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| An Introduction to the Profession of Veterinary Technology | |
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| History of Veterinary Technology | |
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| The Veterinary Technician Today | |
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| Job Prospects, Salaries, and Attrition | |
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| Education | |
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| Terminology and the Veterinary Health Care Team | |
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| Veterinarian | |
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| Veterinary Technician Specialist | |
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| Veterinary Technologist | |
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| Veterinary Technician | |
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| Veterinary Assistant | |
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| Veterinary Nurse | |
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| Laboratory Animal Technicians | |
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| The Veterinary Technician National Examination | |
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| Laws Governing Veterinary Technology | |
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| Certification, Registration, and Licensure | |
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| Reciprocity | |
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| Scope of Practice | |
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| Practice Acts | |
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| Rules and Regulations | |
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| Malpractice and Common Law | |
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| Ethics | |
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| Societal Ethics | |
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| Personal Ethics | |
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| Professional Ethics | |
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| Professional Ideals | |
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| Professional Organizations | |
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| International Associations | |
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| National Associations | |
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| State, Provincial, and Regional Associations | |
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| Related Organizations | |
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| Clinical Procedures | |
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| Restraint and Handling of Animals | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Indications for Restraint | |
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| Animal Perception and Behavior | |
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| Typical Behavior of Domestic Animals in Aggression and Avoidance | |
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| Capture and Restraint of Horses | |
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| Capture and Restraint of Cattle | |
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| Capture and Restraint of Sheep and Goats | |
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| Capture and Restraint of Swine | |
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| Capture and Restraint of Dogs | |
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| Capture and Restraint of Cats | |
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| Restraint of Exotic Animals | |
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| Transportation and Shipping of Animals | |
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| History and Physical Examination | |
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| Obtaining an Accurate History | |
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| Signalment of the Animal | |
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| Chief Complaint | |
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| History of the Present Illness | |
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| Medical and Surgical History | |
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| Environmental History | |
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| Medication History | |
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| Dietary History | |
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| Systems Review | |
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| Components of a Complete Physical Examination | |
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| Temperature, Pulse, and Respirations | |
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| Systems Assessment | |
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| Diagnostic Sampling and Therapeutic Techniques | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Basic Guidelines | |
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| Small Animal Sampling and Therapeutic Techniques | |
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| Blood Sample Collection | |
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| Urine Sample Collection | |
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| Other Collection Procedures | |
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| Administration of Medication in the Small Animal | |
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| Large Animal Sampling and Therapeutic Techniques | |
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| Venous Blood Sample Collection | |
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| Arterial Blood Sample Collection | |
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| Urine Sample Collection | |
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| Feces Sample Collection | |
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| Rumen Fluid Collection | |
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| Abdominocentesis | |
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| Thoracocentesis | |
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| Transtracheal Wash | |
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| Administration of Medication in Large Animals | |
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| Wound Healing, Wound Management, and Bandaging | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Wound Healing | |
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| Factors Affecting Wound Healing | |
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| Wound Management | |
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| Immediate Wound Care | |
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| Wound Lavage | |
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| Wound Debridement | |
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| Wound Closure | |
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| Wound Bandaging | |
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| Wound Bandaging in Small Animals | |
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| Specific Wound Management | |
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| Abrasions | |
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| Lacerations | |
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| Burns | |
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| Puncture Wounds | |
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| Degloving Injuries | |
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| Decubitus Ulcers | |
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| Large Animal Wound Management | |
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| Wound Care of Horses | |
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| Bandaging and Cast Application Techniques for Horses | |
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| Bandaging and Cast Application Techniques for Cattle | |
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| Basic Necropsy Procedures | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Necropsy Reports | |
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| Fixatives | |
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| Facilities and Instruments | |
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| Ancillary Procedures | |
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| Necropsy Procedure for a Small Mammal | |
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| Necropsy Variants | |
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| Cosmetic Necropsies | |
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| Clinical Sciences | |
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| Clinical Pathology | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Hematology | |
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| Sample Handling | |
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| Determination of Erythrocyte Numbers | |
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| Determination of Leukocyte Counts | |
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| Avian and Reptilian Leukocyte Counts | |
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| Platelet Determination | |
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| Blood Film Evaluation | |
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| Automated Cell Counters | |
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| Plasma Protein Determination | |
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| Coagulation Testing | |
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| Clinical Chemistry | |
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| Equipment | |
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| Clinical Chemistry Instrumentation | |
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| Urinalysis | |
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| Equipment | |
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| Urine Collection | |
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| Evaluation of Physical Properties | |
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| Chemical Evaluation | |
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| Microscopic Examination | |
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| Cytology | |
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| Equipment | |
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| Sample Preparation | |
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| Joint Fluid | |
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| Parasitology | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Endoparasites | |
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| Parasites of Dogs and Cats | |
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| Parasites of Horses | |
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| Parasites of Ruminants | |
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| Parasites of Swine | |
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| Ectoparasites | |
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| Parasites of Domesticated Animals | |
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| Rabbit Bots and Fox Maggots | |
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| Diagnostic Procedures | |
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| Fecal Flotation | |
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| Direct Fecal Smear | |
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| Qualitative Fecal Examination | |
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| Quantitative Fecal Examination | |
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| Interpretation of Quantitative Fecal Examination | |
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| Specialized Diagnostic Tests | |
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| Lungworm | |
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| Microfilariae | |
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| Pinworms | |
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| Tapeworms | |
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| Trematodes | |
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| Protozoa | |
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| Blood Parasites | |
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| Gastrointestinal Protozoa | |
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| Coccidi | |
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| Arthropods | |
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| Preserving Parasitic Samples | |
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| Parasitology and Public Health | |
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| Appendix | |
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| Clinical Microbiology | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Diagnostic Methods | |
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| Collection of Specimens | |
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| Processing Specimens | |
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| Bacterial Isolation and Identification Procedures | |
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| Common Bacterial Species | |
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| Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing | |
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| Mycology | |
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| Virology | |
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| Serology | |
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| Clinical Immunology | |
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| Nosocomial Infections | |
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| Diagnostic Imaging | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Radiology | |
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| Identification | |
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| Filing of the Radiograph | |
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| Production of X-Rays | |
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| X-Ray Equipment | |
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| Exposure Factors | |
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| Image Formation | |
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| Radiographic Film Quality | |
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| Radiation Safety | |
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| Radiographic Contrast Agents | |
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| Positioning | |
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| Restraint | |
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| Diagnostic Ultrasonography | |
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| Ultrasonography Basics | |
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| Ultrasound-Tissue Interaction | |
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| Ultrasound Display Modes | |
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| The Ultrasound Image | |
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| Ultrasound Artifacts | |
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| The Ultrasound Examination | |
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| Nuclear Medicine | |
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| Computed Tomography | |
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| Magnetic Resonance Imaging | |
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| Teleradiology, Picture Archival System, and Radiology Information System | |
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| Veterinary Oncology | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Tumor Biology | |
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| Diagnostic Approach in the Dog or Cat With Cancer | |
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| Therapeutic Options | |
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| Euthanasia | |
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| Patient Management and Nutrition | |
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| Preventive Health Programs | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Preventive Health Program for Dogs | |
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| Physical Examination | |
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| Vaccinations | |
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| Heartworm Preventive Therapy | |
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| Owner Education | |
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| Preventive Health Program for Cats | |
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| Physical Examination | |
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| Vaccinations | |
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| Vaccine-Associated Sarcomas | |
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| Heartworm Preventive Therapy | |
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| Owner Education | |
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| Early Spay-Neuter Procedures | |
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| Heredity DNA Tests | |
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| Preventive Health Program for Horses | |
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| Physical Examination | |
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| Vaccinations | |
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| Dental and Hoof Care | |
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| Parasites | |
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| Nutrition | |
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| Sanitation | |
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| Preventive Health Program for Cattle | |
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| Vaccinations | |
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| External and Internal Parasites | |
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| Management Recommendations for Dairy Calves | |
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| Preventive Health Program for Swine | |
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| Vaccinations | |
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| External and Internal Parasites | |
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| Preventive Health Program for Pet Pigs | |
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| Vaccinations | |
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| External and Internal Parasites | |
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| Nutrition | |
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| Preventive Health Program for Small Ruminants | |
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| Vaccinations | |
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| Foot Care | |
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| Nutrition | |
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| External and Internal Parasites | |
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| Neonatal Care of Puppy, Kitten, and Foal | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Puppy and Kitten | |
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| Physical and Laboratory Examination | |
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| Newborn Puppies and Kittens | |
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| Principles of Orphan Animal Care | |
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| Reasons for Neonate Care | |
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| Signs of Neonatal Illness | |
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| Management of Neonatal Illness | |
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| Foal | |
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| The High-Risk Mare | |
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| The High-Risk Foal | |
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| Physical Examination | |
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| Laboratory Examination | |
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| Admitting the Critically III Foal | |
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| Routine Perinatal Therapy | |
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| Failure of Passive Transfer | |
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| Monitoring and Nursing Care | |
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| Summary | |
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| Geriatric Care of Companion Animals | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Life Stages | |
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| Integrating Geriatric Care | |
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| Geriatric Health Care Program | |
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| Health Care Programs | |
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| Relief of Suffering | |
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| Home Care | |
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| Animal Behavior | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Why Behavior Wellness? | |
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| What Is Behavior Wellness? | |
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| A Change in Perspective | |
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| Components of a Behavior Wellness Program | |
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| Summary | |
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| Companion Animal Clinical Nutrition | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Overview of Nutritional Objectives and Principles | |
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| Energy-Producing Nutrients | |
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| Non-Energy-Producing Nutrients | |
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| Pet Food Evaluation | |
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| Market Categories | |
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| Companion Animal Nutrition | |
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| Nutritional Assessment | |
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| Feeding Normal Dogs | |
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| Obesity-Prone Animals | |
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| Feeding the Geriatric Animal | |
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| Renal Disease | |
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| Feeding Cats | |
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| Clinical Nutrition | |
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| Nutrition of Small and Exotic Pets | |
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| Feeding Captive Reptiles | |
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| Equine Nutrition | |
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| Large Animal Clinical Nutrition | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Nutrients | |
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| Dairy Cattle | |
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| Beef Cattle | |
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| Sheep | |
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| Swine | |
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| Animal Reproduction | |
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| Introduction | |
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| General Female Reproduction | |
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| The Estrous Cycle | |
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| Canine Reproduction | |
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| Feline Reproduction | |
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| Equine Reproduction | |
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| Bovine Reproduction | |
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| Swine Reproduction | |
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| Ovine and Caprine Reproduction | |
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| Camelid Reproduction | |
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| General Male Reproduction | |
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| Clinical Examination of the Male | |
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| Semen Analysis | |
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| Care of Birds, Reptiles, and Small Mammals | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Birds | |
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| Reptiles | |
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| Small Mammals | |
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| Ferrets | |
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| Rabbits | |
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| Rodents | |
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| Guinea Pig | |
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| Hamster | |
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| Gerbil | |
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| Mouse | |
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| Rat | |
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| Prairie Dogs | |
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| Hedgehogs | |
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| Sugar Gliders | |
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| Anesthesia and Pharmacology | |
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| Veterinary Anesthesia | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Definitions | |
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| Concept of Balanced Anesthesia | |
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| Process of General Anesthesia | |
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| Anesthetic Equipment | |
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| Preanesthetic Assessment, Stabilization, Protocol Selection | |
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| Anesthetic Maintenance | |
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| Monitoring During Anesthesia | |
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| Ventilatory Support | |
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| Special Anesthetic Techniques | |
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| Protocol Selection and Preparation of Equipment | |
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| Endotracheal Intubation | |
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| Fluid Administration During Anesthesia | |
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| Induction and Maintenance | |
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| Padding and Positioning of the Animal | |
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| Recovery | |
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| Postoperative Analgesia | |
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| Anesthetic Emergencies | |
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| Pain Management | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Definitions | |
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| Organizations of Nociceptive Pathways | |
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| Recognizing Pain in Animals | |
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| Control of Pain in Animals | |
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| Analgesic Drugs | |
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| Treatment of Pain in Dogs and Cats | |
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| Treatment of Pain in Horses | |
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| Pharmacology and Pharmacy | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Pharmacology | |
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| General Principles | |
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| Drug Metabolism | |
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| Excretion | |
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| Dosage Forms | |
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| Routes of Administration | |
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| Neuropharmacology | |
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| Barbiturates | |
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| Diuretic and Cardiovascular Drugs | |
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| Agents Used to Treat Parasitism | |
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| Antimicrobial Agents | |
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| Antifungal Agents | |
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| Hormones and Synthetic Substitutes | |
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| Gastrointestinal Drugs | |
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| Pharmacy | |
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| Drug Laws | |
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| Expiration Date and Disposal of Drugs | |
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| Material Safety Data Sheets | |
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| Calculations | |
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| Inventory Control | |
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| Organizing the Pharmacy | |
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| Compounding | |
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| Nutraceuticals | |
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| Internet Pharmacy | |
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| Regulations | |
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| Surgical and Medical Nursing | |
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| Surgical Instruments and Aseptic Technique | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Instrumentation | |
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| General Surgery Instruments | |
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| Stapling Equipment | |
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| Ophthalmic Instruments | |
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| Orthopedic Implants | |
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| Arthroscopic Instruments and Equipment | |
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| Instrument Packs | |
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| Instrument Care | |
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| Drapes and Gowns | |
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| Aseptic Technique | |
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| Physical Methods of Sterilization | |
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| Chemical Methods of Sterilization | |
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| Operating Room Preparation | |
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| Patient Preparation | |
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| Surgical Team Preparation | |
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| Surgical Assistance and Suture Material | |
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| Role of the Veterinary Technician in Surgical Assistance | |
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| Patient and Instrument Tables Setup | |
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| Proper Tissue-Handling Techniques | |
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| Hemostasis | |
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| Incision Irrigation and Suction | |
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| Surgical Drains | |
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| Suture Material | |
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| Qualities of the Ideal Suture Material | |
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| Suture Nomenclature | |
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| Absorbable Suture Material | |
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| Nonabsorbable Suture Material | |
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| Suture Size and Strength | |
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| Suture Reaction | |
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| Preparation of Suture Material | |
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| Suture Needles | |
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| Small Animal Surgical Nursing | |
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| Introduction and General Principles | |
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| Preoperative Patient Assessment | |
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| Surgical Preparation and Animal Positioning | |
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| Perioperative Antibiotics | |
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| Monitoring | |
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| Restraint | |
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| Common Surgical Procedures | |
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| Elective Versus Nonelective Surgery | |
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| Tail Docking on Puppies | |
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| Dewclaw Removal on Puppies | |
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| Tail Docking and Dewclaw Removal in the Adult | |
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| Feline Onychectomy | |
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| Celiotomy | |
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| Gastrointestinal Surgery | |
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| Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus | |
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| Ovariohysterectomy in the Dog and Cat | |
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| Pyometra | |
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| Canine Castration | |
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| Feline Castration | |
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| Cesarean Delivery | |
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| Cystotomy | |
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| Urethrostomy | |
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| Hernias | |
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| Umbilical Hernia | |
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| Inguinal Hernia | |
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| Diaphragmatic Hernia | |
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| Lumpectomy | |
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| Removal of Mammary Neoplasia | |
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| Amputation | |
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| Neurologic Patient Care | |
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| Orthopedic Surgery | |
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| Client Education | |
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| Small Animal Medical Nursing | |
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| Introduction | |
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| General Care | |
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| Practical Nursing Procedures | |
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| Infectious Diseases | |
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| Ophthalmology | |
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| Dermatology | |
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| Cardiology | |
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| Endocrinology | |
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| Theriogenolgy | |
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| Gastroenterology | |
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| Nephrology and Urology | |
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| Orthopedics | |
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| Emergency Nursing | |
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| Introduction | |
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| The Emergency Care Station and Resuscitation Area | |
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| Crash Cart | |
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| Laboratory | |
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| Fluid Therapy | |
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| Standards of Care and Emergency Protocol | |
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| Triage of the Trauma Patient | |
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| Triage of the Critical Care Patient | |
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| Secondary Complications | |
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| Pain | |
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| Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation | |
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| Shock and the Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome | |
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| Treatment of Shock | |
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| Perfusion Failure and Reperfusion Injury | |
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| Cardiopulmonary Arrest | |
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| Cardiopulmonary Cerebrovascular Resuscitation | |
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| Medical Treatments in the Postarrest Period | |
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| Patient Monitoring | |
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| Respiratory System | |
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| Cardiovascular System and Perfusion/Hydration | |
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| Blood Pressure | |
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| Central Venous Pressure | |
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| Coagulation Status | |
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| Renal/Urinary System | |
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| Central Nervous System | |
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| Abdominal Cavity | |
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| Thoracic Cavity | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Toxicology | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Managing Posion Emergencies | |
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| Assessment of the Animal's Condition | |
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| Stabilization of Vital Functions | |
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| Decontamination | |
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| External Exposures | |
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| Oral Ingestion | |
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| Household Hazards | |
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| First Aid Treatment of Exposures to Corrosive Agents | |
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| Miscellaneous Household Items | |
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| Dangerous Plants | |
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| Pesticides | |
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| Antifreeze Products | |
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| Dangerous Human Medications | |
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| Veterinary Dentistry | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Ethical and Legal Aspects | |
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| Veterinary Dental Organizations | |
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| Dental Morphology and Occlusion | |
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| Periodontics and Periodontal Disease | |
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| Dental Radiography | |
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| Endodontics | |
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| Orthodontics | |
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| Restorative Dentistry | |
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| Equine Medical and Surgical Nursing | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Physical Examination of the Equine Patient | |
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| Restraint of the Equine Patient | |
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| Care of Hospitalized Patients | |
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| Endoscopy | |
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| Imaging Techniques | |
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| Clinical Pathology | |
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| Preventive Health Care | |
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| Selected Medical Diseases | |
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| Surgery of the Equine Patient | |
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| Emergency Situations and Procedures | |
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| Anesthesia for the Equine Patient | |
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| Food Animal Medical and Surgical Nursing | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Common Diseases and Conditions of Cattle | |
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| Care of the Neonate and Neonatal Diseases | |
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| Conditions of the Digestive System | |
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| Diseases of the Respiratory System | |
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| Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System | |
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| Hemolytic System | |
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| Reproductive System/Mammary Gland | |
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| Metabolic Disorders | |
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| Cardiovascular System | |
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| Urinary System | |
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| Nervous System | |
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| Diseases of the Eye | |
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| Diseases of the Skin | |
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| Behavior | |
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| Common Surgical Procedures Performed on Cattle | |
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| Common Diseases and Conditions of Small Ruminants | |
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| Care of Neonate | |
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| Gastrointestinal System | |
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| Johne's Disease | |
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| Enterotoxemia | |
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| Respiratory System | |
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| Musculoskeletal System | |
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| Hemolytic System | |
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| Reproductive System/Mammary Gland | |
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| Urinary System | |
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| Nervous System | |
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| Ophthalmic System | |
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| Integumentary System | |
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| Behavior | |
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| Common Surgical Procedures Performed on Small Ruminants | |
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| Common Diseases and Conditions of Swine | |
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| Care of the Neonate | |
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| Multisystemic Diseases | |
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| Gastrointestinal System | |
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| Respiratory System | |
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| Musculoskeletal System | |
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| Reproductive System | |
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| Nervous System | |
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| Behavior | |
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| Potbellied Pigs Nutrition and Husbandry | |
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| Nursing Concepts in Alternative Medicine | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Massage | |
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| Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation | |
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| Acupuncture | |
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| Alternative Concepts in Nutrition | |
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| Herbal Medicine | |
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| Miscellaneous Therapies | |
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| Summary | |
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| Topics in Practice Management | |
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| Veterinary Practice Management | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Veterinary Practice Management Areas | |
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| Large Animal Facilities | |
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| Building Maintenance | |
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| Inventory Management | |
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| Client Management | |
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| Business Management | |
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| Summary | |
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| Medical Records | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Functions of the Medical Record | |
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| Types of Patient Records | |
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| Format of the Patient Record | |
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| Components of the POVMR | |
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| Organization and Filing | |
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| Ethical and Legal Issues | |
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| Computers | |
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| Computer Applications in Veterinary Practice | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Computer Hardware and Software | |
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| Computer Configurations | |
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| Maintenance Tips | |
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| How to Research, Select, and Purchase Hardware and Software | |
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| Typical Uses of Computers in Veterinary Practice | |
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| Implications for the Future | |
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| Zoonoses and Public Health | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Animal-Associated Injuries: Bite Wounds | |
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| Bacterial Zoonoses | |
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| Mycotic Zoonoses | |
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| Parasitic Diseases | |
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| Viral Diseases | |
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| Occupational Health and Safety in Veterinary Hospitals | |
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| Overview | |
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| General Workplace Hazards | |
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| Medical and Animal-Related Hazards | |
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| Euthanasia | |
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| Introduction | |
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| The Decision | |
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| As the End Draws Near: The Beginning of the End | |
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| At the End | |
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| The End as a Beginning...After the End | |
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| The Stress of Euthanasia | |
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| Euthanasia in the Shelter and Research Facility | |
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| Euthanasia of Large Animals | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Client Bereavement and the Human-Animal Bond | |
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| Introduction | |
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| The Human-Animal Bond | |
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| Pet Loss and Veterinary Medicine | |
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| When the Bond is Broken | |
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| Grief and the Veterinary Professional | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Stress and Substance Abuse in Practice | |
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| Introduction | |
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| A Definition of Stress | |
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| Good Stress and Bad Stress | |
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| Mental and Physical Effects of Stress | |
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| Substance Abuse and Stress | |
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| Stress and Personality | |
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| Identifying Stressors | |
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| Coping With Stress | |
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| Burnout, Impairment, and Treatment | |
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| Summary | |
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| Glossary | |
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| Index | |