Iowa Vet Tech case studies
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The Iowa Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) credential is a state-level designation for veterinary nurses who meet Iowa's education, examination, and application requirements. Professional licensure in Iowa, including the veterinary technician credential, is administered by the Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing (DIAL), which houses the Board of Veterinary Medicine under its Health Professions division. The Iowa Vet Tech case studies are 5 cases and about 2,642 words.
1Seizure Drug Interaction After Adding Ketoconazole
A 6-year-old castrated male Labrador Retriever weighing 32 kg has been seizure-free for 14 months on phenobarbital 2.5 mg/kg PO every 12 hours and potassium bromide 20 mg/kg PO every 24 hours. He develops a greasy, pruritic dermatitis; skin cytology shows Malassezia yeast.
633 words, about 3 min2Hypotension and VPCs During Splenectomy
A 10-year-old castrated male Rottweiler weighing 45 kg is scheduled for splenectomy after a 2-week history of lethargy and a splenic mass. Preoperative PCV is 32%, total protein 5.8 g/dL, BUN 28 mg/dL, and creatinine 1.4 mg/dL.
514 words, about 3 min3Grade 4 Dental Disease in a CKD Dog
An 11-year-old spayed female Yorkshire Terrier weighing 4.2 kg is presented for halitosis, reduced appetite, and occasional dropping of food. Examination shows grade 4 periodontal disease, mobile mandibular incisors, and a fractured right maxillary fourth premolar with a discolored crown.
531 words, about 3 min4Discordant Potassium in a Healthy Cat
A 9-year-old spayed female domestic shorthair cat weighing 5.1 kg is presented for a routine wellness examination. The cat is bright and has no arrhythmia on auscultation.
525 words, about 3 min5Suspected GDV in a Boxer
A 3-year-old castrated male Boxer weighing 28 kg is brought in at 9 pm with a 2-hour history of retching and a distended abdomen. The owner says the dog ate a large meal and then ran in the yard.
439 words, about 2 min