Mosby's Veterinary PDQ (Spiral, 4)

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION Anatomical Planes of Reference ? Normal Physiological Data in Adult Dogs & Cats Body Condition Scoring System ? Nutritional Calculations Nutrient Guidelines for Wellness ? Mucous Membrane Color & CRT? Assessment of Level of Consciousness ? Pain Scores Estimating Degree of Dehydration ? Physical Exam Findings by Body System Integument Respiratory Cardiovascular Gastrointestinal Genitourinary Musculoskeletal Nervous Ocular Otic Dental Lymphatics Rectal Exam HEMATOLOGY, SEROLOGY & URINALYSIS Anticoagulants ? Hematology Reference Range Values? Hemostasis Reference Range Values Hematology Morphology Blood Chemistry ? Difference Between Plasma & Serum Urinalysis Gross Exam, Specific Gravity & Stick Evaluation Urinary Cellular Sediment Examination Urinary Cast Sediment Examination Urinary Crystal Sediment Examination PARASITOLOGY Common Parasite Prevention Recommendations Parasite Identification & Treatment Flea/Tick and Heartworm Preventatives Heartworm Treatment Protocol? CYTOLOGY DTM Fungal Culture Identification? Nuclear Criteria of Malignancy ? Characteristics of Tumor Types Common Cell Types in Cytology Samples ? Characteristics of Fluid Samples ? Vaginal Cytology ? Vaginal Cytology Interpretation EMERGENCY & PROCEDURES Emergencies Emergency Medications ? Emergency Evaluation ? Fluid Therapy? Blood Transfusions Diagnostic Imaging COMMON DISEASES OF DOGS AND CATS Ophthalmology Dermatology Otic Dental Pulmonary Cardiology Gastrointestinal Anal Glands Urinary Tract Orthopedics Hematology Endocrinology Tick Borne Neurology Oncology Reproduction PHARMACOLOGY Commonly Used Medical Prescription Abbreviations ? Conversion Factors Common Medications ? Empirical Therapy by Location Pending Culture Antibiotics? Antivirals Antifungal Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory Agents ? NSAIDS Other Analgesics Corticosteroids Glycoaminoglycans Opioid (Narcotic) Analgesics Dermatology Ear Medications Eye Medications Anticonvulsants Cardiovascular Drugs ? Respiratory Drugs ? Gastrointestinal Drugs ? Endocrine Drugs Antidotes ? Euthanasia Drugs SURGERY & ANESTHESIA Normal Heart Rate & Blood Pressure in Dogs & Cats Normal Blood Gas Values Anesthesia Machines Breathing Circuits ? Non-Rebreathing Circuits Rebreathing Circuits Rebreathing Bag Sizes Oxygen Flow Rate Values ? Preanesthetics, Sedatives, Anesthetics ? Assessing Anesthetic Depth ? Capnography ? Pulse Oximetry ? Blood Pressure Monitoring ? Electrocardiography Surgical Instruments ? Surgical Pack Storage Postoperative Pain Evaluation DENTISTRY Common Dental Abbreviations and Symbols for Charting the Mouth Dental Directional Terms Dental Formulas & Charting Cats?? Dogs ? Normal Root Numbers ? Dental Imaging ? Dental Instruments ? Abnormalities?? Classes of Resorptive Lesions ?? Reasons to Extract Teeth? RECOMMENDATIONS & PROTOCOL Common Vaccinations for Dogs Common Vaccinations for Cats Retroviral Testing in Cats Vetoryl Treatment & Flow Chart Vertebral Heart Score Diabetes Mellitus Treatment Flow Chart

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