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What is immune mediated hemolytic anemia
IMHA
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What is polychromasia
This is when the RBCs seen on a slide have a variation in color
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What is toxoplasmosis
This zoonotic disease is of particular concern for pregnant women, leading doctors to recommend that pregnant women do not clean litter boxes
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What is petechia
Seeing this on gums can be a sign of a clotting disorder
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What is a dewclaw
This is the first digit on a dog's foot
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What is blood urea nitrogen
BUN
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What is Rouleaux
This condition, which is normal in horses, makes the RBCs look like a stack of coins
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What is leptospirosis
This zoonotic disease can be transferred to humans through urine. The patient sometimes presents with hepatitis or nephritis
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What is the popliteal
You would palate this lymph node, located behind the knee, during your physical exam
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What is the lower respiratory tract
A transtracheal wash obtains fluid samples from this area
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What is gastric dilatation and volvulus
GDV
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What are Heinz Bodies
These structures can be seen on RBCs if a cat ingested Tylenol
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What is Feline Infectious Peritonitis
This disease is seen in cats and comes in a "wet" form and a "dry" form. Frequently seen in stray cats/shelter cats
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What is intraperitoneal (IP)
This less commonly used injection route may be used by a doctor to euthanize a small exotic mammal
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What are mammary glands
Mastitis is the inflammation of this body part
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What is disseminated intravascular coagulation
DIC
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What is a Band cell
This WBC has a dark purple bean-shaped nucleus and can be seen on a slide that shows a left shift
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What is Cushing's Disease
This disease results in increased cortisol levels in dogs with presenting complaints of PU/PD, and polyphagia
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What is phlebitis
We monitor for this condition every time we flush an IVC. It can present as swelling, redness, heat, or painful to the touch
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What is the upper gastrointestinal tract
Melena indicates bleeding in this area of the body
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What is systemic inflammatory response syndrome
SIRS
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What are microfilaria
This can be seen on a slide using a difil test
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What is tetanus
This disease can be caused by bacteria that contaminates a wound leading to tightening of the muscles, usually starting in the jaw, neck, and back
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What is an Ehmer sling
This bandage is placed on a patient that has a luxated hip
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What is uropygial gland
In birds, this secretes oils to help waterproof their feathers
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