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Referral to an orthopaedic physician is made and radiographs obtained.  What series of radiographs should be ordered for this patient?

The patient returns from radiology. What findings do you see on these images?      

High doses of which of the following can cause damage to the retina of cats leading to blindness?

Scooter, a 5 yr-old neutered male cocker spaniel, has been diagnosed with immune-mediated thrombocytopenia and has been prescribed prednisone for this condition.  You are giving the discharge instructions to the client.  What side effects should you educate the client regarding the use of prednisone?  

This benzimidazole dewormer is a known teratogenic so it should not be used in pregnant animals. 

Rex, a 65-lb. lab, is limping on his right forelimb after playing in the backyard today.  His owner has called your veterinary hospital to ask what dose of ibuprofen she should give Rex.  What is your recommendation?

What clinical signs are indicative of an animal with organophosphate toxicity? (Choose all the apply) 

A nurse is caring for client who has sepsis and an order for vancomycin hydrochloride 1 g in 300 mL dextrose 5% (D5W) over 2 hr by IV intermittent bolus. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.)

 Acetaminophen is toxic to cats.  What clinical sign is unique and indicative of this toxin in cats? 

Which of the following drugs are considered Cox-2 inhibitors?  (Choose all that apply)