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Part 1 Veterinary Technology: An Overview |
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1 Introduction to Veterinary Nursing and Technology: Its Laws and Ethics |
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Veterinary Technician Oath |
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3 | (1) |
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History of Veterinary Technology |
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The Veterinary Nurse and Technician Today |
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Employment Prospects, Salaries, and Attrition |
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4 | (1) |
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5 | (1) |
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Programs of Veterinary Technology |
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5 | (1) |
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Continuing Education (CE) |
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6 | (1) |
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The Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) |
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6 | (1) |
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The Profession of Veterinary Technology and Veterinary Nursing |
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What Defines a Profession? |
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7 | (1) |
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What Structure Is in Place to Define and Guide the Clinical Responsibilities of Veterinary Technicians? |
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7 | (1) |
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8 | (1) |
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Responsibilities of the Veterinary Technician in Practice |
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Terminology and the Veterinary Health Care Team |
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12 | (1) |
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12 | (1) |
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Veterinary Technician Specialist |
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13 | (1) |
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13 | (1) |
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14 | (1) |
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14 | (1) |
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Laboratory Animal Technicians and Technologists |
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15 | (1) |
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15 | (1) |
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16 | (1) |
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17 | (1) |
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Professional Communication |
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18 | (1) |
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Professional Organizations and Acronyms |
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18 | (1) |
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National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America |
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19 | (1) |
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Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada/Technologues et Techniciens Veterinaires en Registres du Canada |
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19 | (1) |
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19 | (3) |
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Profession-Related Laws and Regulations |
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22 | (1) |
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22 | (1) |
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23 | (1) |
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24 | (3) |
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Grounds for Disciplinary Action |
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27 | (2) |
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Process of Disciplinary Action |
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29 | (2) |
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Additional Laws Governing Veterinary Practice |
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31 | (1) |
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31 | (1) |
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Medical Waste Management Laws |
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31 | (1) |
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31 | (1) |
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32 | (1) |
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33 | (1) |
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2 Veterinary Practice Management |
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34 | (37) |
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35 | (1) |
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Types of Veterinary Practices |
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35 | (1) |
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Typical Employee Positions |
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36 | (1) |
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37 | (1) |
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38 | (1) |
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Veterinary Technicians and Technologists |
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38 | (1) |
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39 | (1) |
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39 | (1) |
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Kennel, Ward, and Barn Attendants |
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39 | (1) |
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Practice Facilities and Workflow |
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40 | (1) |
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Small Animal General Practices |
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Small Animal House Call Practices |
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47 | (1) |
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Specialty and Emergency Practices |
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48 | (1) |
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Large Animal Mobile Units |
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48 | (1) |
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Large Animal Haul-in Facilities |
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48 | (1) |
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Clients and Client Services |
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49 | (2) |
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Importance of Client Communication |
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51 | (1) |
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Dealing With Difficult Clients |
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52 | (1) |
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Management of the Veterinary Practice |
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52 | (1) |
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53 | (1) |
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54 | (3) |
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57 | (4) |
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61 | (1) |
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62 | (2) |
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64 | (1) |
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OSHA and Safety Management |
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65 | (2) |
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Computerization of the Veterinary Practice |
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67 | (4) |
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3 Veterinary Medical Records |
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71 | (33) |
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72 | (1) |
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Principles and Functions of the Medical Record |
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72 | (2) |
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74 | (1) |
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74 | (1) |
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Medical and Legal Requirements |
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75 | (1) |
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Veterinarian-Client---Patient Relationship |
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75 | (1) |
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Importance of Informed Consent |
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75 | (1) |
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Documentation: Protection Against Complaints and Litigation |
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76 | (2) |
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Ownership and Release of Medical Information |
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78 | (1) |
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Format of Veterinary Medical Records |
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79 | (1) |
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Source-Oriented Veterinary Medical Record |
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80 | (1) |
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Problem-Oriented Veterinary Medical Record |
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80 | (1) |
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Components of the Problem-Oriented Veterinary Medical Record |
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80 | (1) |
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80 | (5) |
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Master Problem List and Working Problem List |
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85 | (1) |
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Hospitalized Patient Records |
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85 | (7) |
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Management of Electronic Medical Records |
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92 | (1) |
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92 | (1) |
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Advantages of Electronic Medical Records |
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92 | (2) |
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Validating the Electronic Record |
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94 | (1) |
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95 | (1) |
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95 | (1) |
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Management of Paper Medical Records |
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95 | (2) |
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97 | (3) |
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100 | (1) |
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100 | (1) |
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Management of Ambulatory Practice Records |
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101 | (3) |
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4 Occupational Health and Safety in Veterinary Hospitals |
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104 | (18) |
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105 | (1) |
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105 | (1) |
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Objectives of a Safety Program |
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105 | (1) |
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105 | (1) |
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Your Safety Responsibilities |
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106 | (1) |
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106 | (1) |
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The Leadership's Responsibilities |
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107 | (1) |
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General Workplace Hazards |
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107 | (1) |
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Dressing Appropriately for the Job |
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107 | (1) |
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107 | (1) |
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108 | (1) |
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108 | (1) |
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108 | (1) |
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108 | (1) |
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108 | (1) |
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109 | (1) |
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Do Not Become a Victim of Violence |
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109 | (1) |
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Hazardous Chemicals: Right to Know |
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110 | (3) |
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113 | (1) |
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Medical and Animal-Related Hazards |
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113 | (1) |
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114 | (1) |
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Bathing, Dipping, and Spraying Areas |
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114 | (1) |
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115 | (1) |
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116 | (1) |
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A Dirty Mouth? Precautions for Dentistry Operations |
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116 | (1) |
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116 | (1) |
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117 | (1) |
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118 | (1) |
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119 | (1) |
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Hazardous Drugs and Pharmacy Operations |
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120 | (2) |
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Part 2 Patient Management and Nutrition |
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122 | (41) |
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Introduction to Behavior and Motivation |
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123 | (1) |
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The Roles of Professionals in Behavior |
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124 | (1) |
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Veterinarians and Behavior |
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124 | (1) |
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Veterinary Technicians and Behavior |
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125 | (1) |
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Behavior Consultants and Trainers and Behavior |
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125 | (1) |
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125 | (1) |
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126 | (1) |
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126 | (1) |
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Desensitization, Classical Conditioning, and Classical Counterconditioning |
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127 | (1) |
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128 | (1) |
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128 | (1) |
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128 | (2) |
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130 | (1) |
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131 | (1) |
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132 | (1) |
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132 | (1) |
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Possible Problems With Punishment |
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133 | (1) |
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133 | (1) |
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133 | (1) |
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133 | (1) |
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134 | (1) |
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Canine and Feline Development |
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134 | (1) |
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135 | (1) |
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Cattle and Small Ruminant Development |
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136 | (1) |
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Communication Body Language |
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136 | (1) |
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137 | (2) |
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139 | (1) |
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Equine Body Language and Communication |
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140 | (1) |
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141 | (1) |
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Small Ruminant Body Language |
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142 | (1) |
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Meeting the Needs of Animals |
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143 | (1) |
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Special Considerations for Horses |
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143 | (1) |
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Meeting the Needs of Gregarious Animals |
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144 | (1) |
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Common Unwanted Behaviors, Active Prevention, and Intervention |
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144 | (1) |
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144 | (1) |
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Common Unwanted Behaviors of Dogs and Cats |
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144 | (1) |
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Unwanted Elimination: Dogs |
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144 | (2) |
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Unwanted Elimination: Cats |
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146 | (1) |
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Destructive Behavior in Dogs |
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147 | (1) |
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Destructive Behavior in Cats |
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147 | (1) |
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Preventable Aggressive Behavior in Dogs and Cats |
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148 | (1) |
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148 | (1) |
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148 | (1) |
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Medical Treatment of Fear and Anxiety in Dogs and Cats |
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149 | (1) |
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Common Equine Behavior Concerns |
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149 | (1) |
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149 | (6) |
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Human-Directed Aggression |
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155 | (1) |
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155 | (1) |
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Common Cattle Behavior Concerns |
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155 | (1) |
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Human-Directed Aggression |
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155 | (1) |
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156 | (1) |
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156 | (1) |
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Small Ruminant Behavior Concern |
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156 | (1) |
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156 | (1) |
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156 | (1) |
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156 | (1) |
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157 | (1) |
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Learning in the Veterinary Setting |
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157 | (1) |
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157 | (1) |
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Reducing Patient Stress and Anxiety in Veterinary Practices |
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157 | (1) |
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158 | (1) |
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158 | (1) |
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158 | (1) |
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158 | (2) |
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Thoughtful Control of the Patient |
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160 | (1) |
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Factors of Gentle Control |
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160 | (1) |
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Happy Visits and Victory Visits |
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160 | (1) |
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Behavior and the Emotional Medical Record |
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160 | (3) |
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6 Restraint and Handling of Animals |
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163 | (49) |
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164 | (1) |
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165 | (1) |
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Animal Stabilization and Restraint |
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165 | (1) |
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166 | (1) |
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Patient Handling Fundamentals |
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167 | (3) |
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Moving and Transferring Cats |
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170 | (1) |
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171 | (1) |
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Stabilization and Restraint for Common Procedures |
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172 | (1) |
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Family Presence During Veterinary Care |
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172 | (2) |
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Relaxed or Mildly Stressed Dogs and Cats (FAS 0--3) |
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174 | (1) |
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Sternal, Lateral, and Dorsal Recumbency |
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174 | (1) |
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Mildly and Moderately Stressed Patients (FAS 2--3) |
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175 | (1) |
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175 | (1) |
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Moving the Patient From the Standing Position to the Dorsal Position |
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176 | (1) |
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Establishing Lateral Recumbency From the Standing Position |
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177 | (1) |
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Establishing Dorsal Recumbency From the Standing Position |
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178 | (1) |
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Severely Stressed Patients (FAS 4--5) |
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178 | (1) |
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Special Equipment for Animal Handling |
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178 | (3) |
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Medical Treatment of Fear, Anxiety, and Stress |
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181 | (1) |
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Talking About Medical Treatment of FAS With Clients |
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181 | (1) |
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An Introduction to Herd Animals |
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182 | (1) |
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182 | (1) |
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Flight Zone and Point of Balance |
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182 | (1) |
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182 | (1) |
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182 | (1) |
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Making a New Experience Positive |
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182 | (1) |
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Introduction to Equine Restraint |
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182 | (1) |
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Safely Working with Horses |
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183 | (1) |
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183 | (2) |
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Restraint Techniques and Devices |
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185 | (1) |
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Foal and Young Horse Handling and Restraint |
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186 | (1) |
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187 | (1) |
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187 | (1) |
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188 | (1) |
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189 | (1) |
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190 | (1) |
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Adult Equine Restraint Techniques and Devices |
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191 | (2) |
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Juvenile Equine and Foal Restraint Techniques |
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193 | (1) |
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Equine Restraint: Special Circumstances for Specific Procedures |
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193 | (1) |
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Capture and Restraint of Cattle |
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194 | (1) |
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194 | (1) |
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194 | (1) |
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195 | (2) |
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Restraint Techniques and Devices |
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197 | (3) |
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Capture and Restraint of Swine |
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200 | (1) |
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200 | (1) |
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200 | (1) |
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Capture and Restraint Techniques |
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200 | (2) |
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Capture and Restraint of Small Ruminants |
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202 | (1) |
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202 | (1) |
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202 | (1) |
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202 | (1) |
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202 | (1) |
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Restraint Techniques for Camelids |
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203 | (1) |
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Capture and Restraint of Avian and Exotic Species |
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203 | (1) |
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Restraint of Avian Species |
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204 | (2) |
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Restraint of Small Mammals |
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206 | (1) |
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206 | (1) |
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Guinea Pigs and Chinchillas |
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207 | (1) |
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207 | (1) |
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Hamsters, Mice, Hedgehogs, Sugar Gliders, and Gerbils |
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208 | (1) |
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208 | (1) |
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208 | (2) |
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210 | (1) |
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210 | (2) |
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7 History and Physical Examination |
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212 | (31) |
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213 | (1) |
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History and Physical Examination of Small Animals |
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213 | (1) |
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213 | (4) |
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217 | (13) |
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History and Physical Examination of Large Animals |
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230 | (1) |
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230 | (2) |
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Physical Examination of Large Animals |
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232 | (11) |
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8 Preventive Health Programs |
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243 | (28) |
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244 | (1) |
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Preventive Health Programs for Dogs and Cats |
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244 | (1) |
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244 | (2) |
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246 | (1) |
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246 | (11) |
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257 | (1) |
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Preventive Health Program for Horses |
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258 | (1) |
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258 | (1) |
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258 | (7) |
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265 | (1) |
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265 | (1) |
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265 | (1) |
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266 | (1) |
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Preventive Health Programs for Livestock Species |
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266 | (1) |
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266 | (1) |
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266 | (2) |
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Small Ruminants: Sheep and Goats |
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268 | (3) |
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271 | (49) |
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272 | (1) |
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272 | (1) |
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273 | (1) |
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273 | (1) |
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274 | (1) |
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274 | (1) |
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274 | (1) |
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275 | (1) |
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275 | (1) |
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275 | (1) |
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275 | (1) |
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276 | (1) |
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Nutritional Evaluation of Small Animals |
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276 | (1) |
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276 | (1) |
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277 | (1) |
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277 | (2) |
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279 | (1) |
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279 | (1) |
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279 | (1) |
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279 | (3) |
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Unique Anatomic and Physiologic Features in the Cat |
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282 | (1) |
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Key Nutritional Factors for Felines |
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282 | (1) |
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283 | (1) |
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283 | (1) |
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284 | (1) |
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284 | (1) |
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Understanding Feeding Costs |
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285 | (1) |
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285 | (1) |
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Interpreting Pet Food Labels |
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285 | (2) |
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287 | (3) |
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Life Stage Nutrition for Cats and Dogs |
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290 | (1) |
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290 | (2) |
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292 | (1) |
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293 | (1) |
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Feeding Adult Cats and Dogs |
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293 | (1) |
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Feeding Mature and Elderly Cats and Dogs |
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294 | (1) |
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Feeding Working and Performance Dogs |
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295 | (1) |
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Feeding Overweight Cats and Dogs |
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295 | (1) |
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Therapeutic Nutrition for Cats and Dogs |
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296 | (1) |
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296 | (1) |
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297 | (1) |
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Feeding Horses and Other Livestock |
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297 | (1) |
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297 | (7) |
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Nutritional Histories of Large Animal Patients |
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304 | (1) |
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Assessment of Nutritional Status |
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305 | (1) |
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305 | (3) |
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308 | (1) |
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309 | (4) |
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Nutrition for Birds and Small Mammals |
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313 | (1) |
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313 | (5) |
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318 | (2) |
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320 | (21) |
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321 | (1) |
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Overview of Female Reproduction |
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321 | (2) |
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Overview of Male Reproduction |
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323 | (3) |
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326 | (1) |
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326 | (1) |
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327 | (1) |
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327 | (1) |
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328 | (1) |
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328 | (2) |
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330 | (1) |
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330 | (1) |
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331 | (1) |
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331 | (1) |
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331 | (1) |
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331 | (2) |
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Examination of the Reproductive Tract |
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333 | (1) |
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333 | (1) |
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333 | (1) |
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333 | (1) |
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334 | (1) |
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334 | (1) |
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334 | (1) |
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334 | (1) |
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334 | (1) |
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335 | (1) |
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336 | (1) |
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336 | (1) |
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336 | (1) |
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336 | (1) |
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336 | (1) |
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337 | (1) |
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337 | (1) |
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337 | (1) |
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338 | (1) |
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339 | (1) |
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Breeding Soundness Examination of the Female |
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339 | (1) |
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Summary of Some Interesting Recent and Emerging Advances in Reproduction Biotechnology |
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340 | (1) |
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341 | (22) |
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342 | (1) |
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342 | (1) |
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342 | (1) |
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Automated Hematology Analyzers |
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343 | (1) |
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Red Blood Cell Mass Evaluation |
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343 | (1) |
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344 | (1) |
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344 | (1) |
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345 | (1) |
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Red Cell Distribution Width |
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345 | (1) |
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Plasma Protein Concentration |
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345 | (1) |
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346 | (1) |
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Preparation of Blood Smears |
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347 | (1) |
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348 | (9) |
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357 | (1) |
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358 | (1) |
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Solid Tissue Masses and Enlarged Organs |
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359 | (4) |
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12 Clinical Chemistry, Serology, and Urinalysis |
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363 | (13) |
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364 | (1) |
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364 | (1) |
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365 | (1) |
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366 | (1) |
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366 | (1) |
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367 | (1) |
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368 | (1) |
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368 | (1) |
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369 | (1) |
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369 | (1) |
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370 | (1) |
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371 | (1) |
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371 | (1) |
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372 | (4) |
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376 | (35) |
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377 | (1) |
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Parasitic Diseases of Large and Small Animal Species |
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378 | (1) |
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Diagnosis of Ectoparasites |
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378 | (1) |
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Collection and Preservation |
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378 | (1) |
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Differentiation of Ectoparasites |
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378 | (1) |
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Diagnosis of Endoparasites |
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378 | (1) |
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Collection of Fecal Samples |
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378 | (1) |
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Small Animal Fecal Samples |
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378 | (2) |
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Examination of Fecal Samples |
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380 | (1) |
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Gross Examination of Feces |
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380 | (1) |
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Calibration of the Microscope |
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381 | (1) |
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Microscopic Examination of Feces |
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381 | (1) |
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Direct Smears Examination |
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381 | (1) |
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Concentrated Methods for Fecal Examination |
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382 | (1) |
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Detection of Protozoans in Feces |
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383 | (1) |
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Special Staining for Coccidian Parasites |
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383 | (1) |
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383 | (1) |
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Sample Collection at Necropsy |
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383 | (1) |
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Miscellaneous Procedures for Detection of Endoparasites |
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384 | (1) |
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Ectoparasites of Veterinary Importance |
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385 | (1) |
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Ascarines (Mites and Ticks) |
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385 | (2) |
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Prevention and Control Techniques |
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387 | (3) |
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390 | (2) |
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392 | (1) |
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Endoparasites of Veterinary Importance |
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393 | (1) |
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Cestodes and Metacestodes of Veterinary Importance |
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393 | (4) |
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Nematodes---Roundworms of Zoonotic Importance |
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397 | (9) |
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Trematodes (Flukes) of Veterinary Importance |
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406 | (1) |
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Pentastomids of Veterinary Importance |
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406 | (1) |
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Protozoans of Zoonotic Importance |
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407 | (1) |
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407 | (1) |
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408 | (1) |
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409 | (2) |
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411 | (31) |
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412 | (1) |
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413 | (1) |
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Sample Collection and Preservation |
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413 | (1) |
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General Culture Collection Information |
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413 | (3) |
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Special Collection and Handling Procedures |
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416 | (4) |
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Direct Examination of Microbial Specimens |
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420 | (1) |
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420 | (1) |
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420 | (1) |
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Direct Microscopic Examination |
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420 | (2) |
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422 | (1) |
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Gram Staining Procedure and Interpretation |
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422 | (1) |
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Acid-Fast Staining Procedures |
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423 | (1) |
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Bacterial Culture and Identification |
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424 | (1) |
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424 | (1) |
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424 | (2) |
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Preliminary Evaluation of Cultures |
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426 | (1) |
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Recording, Interpreting, and Reporting Results |
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427 | (1) |
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Identification Procedures |
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427 | (3) |
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Special Culture Procedures |
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430 | (2) |
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432 | (2) |
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Methods of Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing |
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434 | (1) |
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434 | (1) |
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434 | (1) |
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Fungal Culture (Mycology) |
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435 | (1) |
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435 | (1) |
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Standard Dermatophyte Culture |
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435 | (1) |
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Microscopic Examination of Dermatophyte Cultures |
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435 | (2) |
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Microscopic Appearance of Yeasts |
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437 | (1) |
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437 | (1) |
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437 | (2) |
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Molecular Detection of Pathogens |
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439 | (1) |
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Polymerase Chain Reaction |
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439 | (1) |
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440 | (1) |
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440 | (1) |
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Agents of Nosocomial Infections |
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441 | (1) |
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Recognition and Control of Nosocomial Infections |
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441 | (1) |
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442 | (38) |
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443 | (1) |
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444 | (1) |
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444 | (1) |
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444 | (1) |
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444 | (2) |
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446 | (2) |
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Producing an Image Using Exposure Factors |
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448 | (5) |
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453 | (5) |
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Radiographic Image Quality |
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458 | (2) |
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Legal Records and Film Identification |
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460 | (2) |
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462 | (4) |
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466 | (3) |
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Radiographic Contrast Agents |
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469 | (2) |
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471 | (1) |
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471 | (1) |
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Ultrasound-Tissue Interaction |
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472 | (1) |
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472 | (1) |
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472 | (1) |
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473 | (1) |
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474 | (1) |
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The Ultrasound Examination |
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474 | (1) |
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Alternative Imaging Modalities |
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475 | (1) |
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475 | (1) |
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476 | (1) |
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
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476 | (2) |
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478 | (2) |
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16 Basic Necropsy Procedures |
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480 | (20) |
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481 | (1) |
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481 | (2) |
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483 | (1) |
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Sample Collection for Laboratory Testing |
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483 | (1) |
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483 | (2) |
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485 | (1) |
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486 | (1) |
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Whole Blood, Serum, Fluids, and Feces |
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486 | (1) |
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Shipping Diagnostic Specimens |
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486 | (1) |
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Facilities and Instruments |
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486 | (1) |
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Necropsy Procedure for a Small Mammal |
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487 | (1) |
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487 | (1) |
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487 | (1) |
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Reflections of Skin and Limbs and Examination of Superficial Organs and Body Cavities |
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488 | (2) |
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Dissection (Opening Carcass) |
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490 | (1) |
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Examination of Skull and Brain |
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491 | (1) |
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Dissection and Examination of Neck and Thoracic Viscera |
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492 | (1) |
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Dissection and Examination of Abdominal Cavity |
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493 | (1) |
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Dissection and Examination of Female and Male Urogenital Tracts |
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494 | (1) |
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Dissection and Examination of Abdominal Aorta, Rectum, and Anal Glands |
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495 | (1) |
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Dissection and Examination of Vertebral Column and Spinal Cord |
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495 | (1) |
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495 | (1) |
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495 | (1) |
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496 | (2) |
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498 | (1) |
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498 | (1) |
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498 | (1) |
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499 | (1) |
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499 | (1) |
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17 Diagnostic Sampling and Therapeutic Techniques |
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500 | (80) |
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501 | (1) |
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502 | (1) |
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Sampling Techniques in the Small Animal |
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502 | (1) |
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502 | (1) |
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Various Venipuncture Sites in Small Animals |
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503 | (4) |
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Arterial Blood Collection Sites in Small Animals |
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507 | (3) |
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510 | (1) |
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511 | (4) |
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515 | (1) |
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Administration of Medication in the Small Animal |
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515 | (1) |
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515 | (1) |
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516 | (1) |
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Transdermal Administration |
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516 | (1) |
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Topical Ophthalmic Administration |
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|
517 | (1) |
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517 | (1) |
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Intrarectal Administration |
|
|
518 | (1) |
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Intranasal Administration |
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|
518 | (1) |
|
Intradermal Administration |
|
|
518 | (1) |
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Subcutaneous Administration |
|
|
518 | (1) |
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Intramuscular Administration |
|
|
519 | (1) |
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Intravenous Administration |
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|
519 | (6) |
|
Intratracheal Administration |
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|
525 | (1) |
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Intraosseous Administration |
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|
525 | (1) |
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Intraperitoneal Administration |
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|
526 | (1) |
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526 | (1) |
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527 | (1) |
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Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage |
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527 | (1) |
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527 | (2) |
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529 | (3) |
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532 | (3) |
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Administration of Medication in the Large Animal |
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535 | (1) |
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535 | (1) |
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Nasogastric and Orogastric Intubation |
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536 | (3) |
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Intravenous Administration |
|
|
539 | (4) |
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Intramuscular Administration |
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|
543 | (4) |
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Subcutaneous Administration |
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|
547 | (1) |
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Intradermal Administration |
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548 | (1) |
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Intraperitoneal Administration |
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|
549 | (1) |
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Intranasal Administration |
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|
549 | (2) |
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Intramammary Administration |
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551 | (1) |
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Topical Ophthalmic Administration |
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551 | (1) |
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552 | (1) |
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Transdermal (Cutaneous, Topical) Administration |
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553 | (1) |
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Intrasynovial Administration |
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554 | (1) |
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554 | (1) |
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Sampling Techniques in the Large Animal |
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555 | (1) |
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Venous Blood Sample Collection |
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555 | (6) |
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Arterial Blood Sample Collection |
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561 | (3) |
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564 | (3) |
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567 | (1) |
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567 | (1) |
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568 | (2) |
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Thoracocentesis (Thoracentesis, Pleurocentesis, Chest Tap, Pleural Tap) |
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570 | (1) |
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Transtracheal Wash (Tracheal Wash, Trach Wash) |
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571 | (1) |
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572 | (1) |
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573 | (4) |
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Collection (Spinal Tap, CSF Tap) |
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|
577 | (3) |
|
18 Small Animal Medical Nursing |
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580 | (32) |
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581 | (1) |
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A Veterinary Technician Practice Model: The Nursing Process |
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581 | (1) |
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581 | (1) |
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582 | (1) |
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583 | (1) |
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583 | (1) |
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583 | (1) |
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583 | (4) |
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587 | (3) |
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590 | (4) |
|
Digestive and Hepatobiliary Diseases |
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594 | (4) |
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598 | (4) |
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602 | (2) |
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604 | (1) |
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604 | (8) |
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19 Large Animal Medical Nursing |
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612 | (53) |
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613 | (1) |
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613 | (1) |
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613 | (1) |
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Common Diseases and Conditions of Horses |
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614 | (1) |
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614 | (1) |
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Diseases of the Gastrointestinal System |
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|
614 | (3) |
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Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System |
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617 | (1) |
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Diseases of the Respiratory System |
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|
618 | (3) |
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Diseases of the Hemolymphatic System |
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621 | (1) |
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Diseases of the Cardiovascular System |
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|
621 | (1) |
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Diseases of the Neurologic System |
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622 | (2) |
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624 | (1) |
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625 | (1) |
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Diseases of the Endocrine System |
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|
625 | (1) |
|
Diseases of the Urinary System |
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626 | (1) |
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Care of the Hospitalized Equine Patient |
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626 | (1) |
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626 | (1) |
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626 | (1) |
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626 | (6) |
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632 | (2) |
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634 | (1) |
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634 | (1) |
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Common Diseases and Conditions of Ruminants |
|
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635 | (1) |
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Care of the Neonate and Neonatal Diseases |
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|
635 | (3) |
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Diseases of the Digestive System |
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|
638 | (5) |
|
Diseases of the Respiratory System |
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|
643 | (2) |
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Diseases of the Reproductive System/Mammary Gland |
|
|
645 | (1) |
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646 | (1) |
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Diseases of the Hemolymphatic System |
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647 | (1) |
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Diseases of the Cardiovascular System |
|
|
648 | (1) |
|
Diseases of the Nervous System |
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|
649 | (3) |
|
Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System |
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|
652 | (1) |
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653 | (1) |
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Diseases of the Urinary System |
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653 | (1) |
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654 | (1) |
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Common Diseases and Conditions of Swine |
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655 | (1) |
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655 | (1) |
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655 | (1) |
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Diseases of the Gastrointestinal System |
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656 | (1) |
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Diseases of the Respiratory System |
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657 | (1) |
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Diseases of the Reproductive System |
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657 | (2) |
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Diseases of the Nervous System |
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659 | (1) |
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Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System |
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659 | (1) |
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659 | (1) |
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Common Diseases and Conditions of Camelids |
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660 | (1) |
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660 | (1) |
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Care of the Neonate and Neonatal Diseases |
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|
661 | (1) |
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Diseases of the Digestive System |
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|
662 | (1) |
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662 | (1) |
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Diseases of the Nervous System |
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663 | (2) |
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665 | (21) |
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666 | (1) |
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666 | (1) |
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Classification, Staging, and Grading |
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666 | (1) |
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667 | (1) |
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668 | (1) |
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669 | (1) |
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670 | (1) |
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670 | (1) |
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670 | (1) |
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670 | (1) |
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671 | (1) |
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671 | (1) |
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671 | (1) |
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672 | (1) |
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|
672 | (10) |
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|
682 | (1) |
|
Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine |
|
|
682 | (2) |
|
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|
684 | (1) |
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|
684 | (1) |
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684 | (1) |
|
Melanoma and Melanocytoma |
|
|
684 | (1) |
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684 | (1) |
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684 | (1) |
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685 | (1) |
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21 Neonatal Care of Puppies, Kittens, and Foals |
|
|
686 | (17) |
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|
687 | (1) |
|
Neonatology of Puppies and Kittens |
|
|
687 | (1) |
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687 | (1) |
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687 | (1) |
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687 | (1) |
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688 | (1) |
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688 | (1) |
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|
689 | (1) |
|
Common Concerns and Disorders in Puppies and Kittens |
|
|
689 | (4) |
|
|
|
693 | (1) |
|
The Perinatal Period and the High-Risk Mare |
|
|
693 | (2) |
|
The Neonatal Period: The Normal Foal |
|
|
695 | (1) |
|
The Neonatal Period: The Sick Foal |
|
|
696 | (4) |
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|
700 | (3) |
|
22 Care of Birds, Reptiles, and Small Mammals |
|
|
703 | (31) |
|
|
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|
704 | (1) |
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|
704 | (1) |
|
Taking the Clinical History |
|
|
704 | (1) |
|
The Physical Examination Process |
|
|
704 | (1) |
|
Sample Collections and Procedures Commonly Used in Birds |
|
|
705 | (3) |
|
|
|
708 | (1) |
|
Administration of Medication to Birds |
|
|
709 | (1) |
|
|
|
709 | (1) |
|
|
|
710 | (1) |
|
|
|
711 | (1) |
|
Managing the Hospitalized Avian Patient |
|
|
712 | (1) |
|
Chlamydia psittaci Infection |
|
|
713 | (1) |
|
|
|
713 | (1) |
|
Taking the Clinical History |
|
|
713 | (1) |
|
Reptile Nutrition and UVB Radiation |
|
|
714 | (2) |
|
Sample Collection and Diagnostic Procedures |
|
|
716 | (1) |
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|
717 | (2) |
|
Husbandry and Treatments in the Hospital |
|
|
719 | (1) |
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720 | (1) |
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720 | (1) |
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720 | (2) |
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722 | (4) |
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726 | (5) |
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731 | (1) |
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731 | (3) |
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23 Rehabilitation and Alternative Medical Nursing |
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734 | (19) |
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735 | (1) |
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Nutraceuticals and Chondroprotectants |
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735 | (1) |
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Glucosamine and Chondroitin |
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735 | (1) |
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735 | (1) |
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735 | (1) |
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Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycans |
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735 | (1) |
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735 | (1) |
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736 | (1) |
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737 | (1) |
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Definition and Mechanisms of Action |
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737 | (1) |
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737 | (1) |
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737 | (2) |
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739 | (1) |
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Cautions and Contraindications |
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739 | (1) |
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Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy |
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740 | (1) |
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740 | (1) |
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740 | (1) |
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741 | (1) |
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742 | (1) |
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742 | (1) |
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743 | (1) |
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744 | (1) |
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744 | (1) |
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745 | (1) |
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746 | (1) |
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Electrical-Based Therapies |
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746 | (1) |
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Light and Sound-Based Therapies |
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747 | (2) |
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Superficial Thermal Therapy |
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749 | (1) |
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749 | (1) |
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750 | (3) |
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Part 5 Emergency and Critical Care |
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24 Fluid Therapy and Transfusion Medicine |
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753 | (20) |
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754 | (1) |
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754 | (1) |
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Indications for Fluid Therapy |
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754 | (1) |
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754 | (1) |
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Types of Intravenous Fluids |
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755 | (1) |
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Specifics of Fluid Administration |
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756 | (6) |
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762 | (2) |
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764 | (1) |
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Complications of Fluid Therapy |
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764 | (1) |
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765 | (1) |
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Indications for Blood and Plasma Transfusion |
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765 | (1) |
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766 | (1) |
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766 | (2) |
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768 | (1) |
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769 | (1) |
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Blood Product Administration |
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770 | (3) |
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25 Emergency and Critical Care Nursing |
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773 | (51) |
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774 | (1) |
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Emergency and Critical Care Nursing: Small Animal |
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775 | (1) |
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775 | (2) |
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Assessment of Hydration and Hypovolemia |
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777 | (1) |
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778 | (1) |
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779 | (1) |
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The Emergency Care Station and Resuscitation Area |
|
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779 | (1) |
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Shock and Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome |
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779 | (2) |
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Advanced Emergency Techniques |
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781 | (1) |
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Respiratory System Support and Oxygen Therapy |
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782 | (2) |
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784 | (1) |
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
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784 | (4) |
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788 | (1) |
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Care of the Recumbent Patient |
|
|
789 | (1) |
|
Standards of Care and Emergency Protocols |
|
|
790 | (1) |
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Canine and Feline Electrocardiography |
|
|
790 | (1) |
|
Principles of Electrocardiography |
|
|
791 | (1) |
|
Acquisition of the Electrocardiogram |
|
|
791 | (1) |
|
Basic Cardiac Conduction and Electrocardiography Waveforms |
|
|
792 | (1) |
|
Indications for Electrocardiography |
|
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793 | (1) |
|
Electrocardiographic Analysis |
|
|
794 | (2) |
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796 | (6) |
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Emergency and Critical Care Nursing: Equine |
|
|
802 | (1) |
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803 | (3) |
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806 | (4) |
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|
810 | (2) |
|
Emergency and Critical Care Nursing: Food Animal |
|
|
812 | (1) |
|
Patient Restraint and Safety |
|
|
813 | (1) |
|
Considerations for Drug Use in Food-Producing Animals |
|
|
813 | (1) |
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|
813 | (3) |
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816 | (1) |
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|
817 | (1) |
|
Dystocia and Obstetric Emergencies |
|
|
818 | (3) |
|
Toxic Metritis and Toxic Mastitis |
|
|
821 | (1) |
|
Urolithiasis in Small Ruminants |
|
|
821 | (3) |
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|
824 | (17) |
|
|
|
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|
|
825 | (1) |
|
Managing Poison Emergencies |
|
|
825 | (1) |
|
Assessment of the Patient's Condition |
|
|
826 | (1) |
|
Stabilization of Vital Functions |
|
|
826 | (1) |
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|
826 | (1) |
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826 | (1) |
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826 | (2) |
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828 | (1) |
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|
828 | (1) |
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|
828 | (2) |
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Household Cleaning Agents |
|
|
830 | (1) |
|
Miscellaneous Household Items |
|
|
831 | (1) |
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|
832 | (1) |
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|
832 | (1) |
|
Cardiac Glycoside--Containing Plants |
|
|
832 | (1) |
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|
833 | (1) |
|
Insoluble Calcium Oxalate--Containing Plants |
|
|
834 | (1) |
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835 | (1) |
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835 | (1) |
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836 | (1) |
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836 | (1) |
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837 | (1) |
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837 | (1) |
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837 | (1) |
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837 | (1) |
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838 | (1) |
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838 | (1) |
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838 | (1) |
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838 | (1) |
|
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs |
|
|
838 | (1) |
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838 | (1) |
|
Pseudoephedrine and Amphetamines |
|
|
838 | (1) |
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838 | (1) |
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839 | (1) |
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839 | (1) |
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839 | (1) |
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839 | (1) |
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839 | (1) |
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839 | (1) |
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839 | (2) |
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27 Wound Management and Bandaging |
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841 | (35) |
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842 | (1) |
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|
842 | (2) |
|
Factors Influencing Wound Healing |
|
|
844 | (1) |
|
Small Animal Wound Management |
|
|
844 | (1) |
|
|
|
844 | (4) |
|
|
|
848 | (2) |
|
Bandage, Cast, Splint, and Sling Application in Small Animals |
|
|
850 | (12) |
|
Large Animal Wound Management |
|
|
862 | (1) |
|
|
|
862 | (1) |
|
Bandage, Splint, and Cast Application Techniques for Horses |
|
|
863 | (6) |
|
Bandage, Splint, and Cast Application Techniques for Cattle |
|
|
869 | (7) |
|
Part 6 Anesthesia, Analgesia and Pharmacology |
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|
|
28 Pharmacology and Pharmacy |
|
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876 | (25) |
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877 | (1) |
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878 | (1) |
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879 | (1) |
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879 | (1) |
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879 | (1) |
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880 | (1) |
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880 | (1) |
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880 | (1) |
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880 | (1) |
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|
881 | (1) |
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|
881 | (1) |
|
Side Effects and Adverse Drug Reactions |
|
|
881 | (1) |
|
Impact of Disease on Drug Pharmacokinetics |
|
|
881 | (1) |
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|
881 | (1) |
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|
882 | (1) |
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882 | (1) |
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Aging and Drug Pharmacokinetics |
|
|
882 | (1) |
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|
882 | (1) |
|
Systemic Approach to Drug Classification |
|
|
882 | (1) |
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882 | (3) |
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885 | (1) |
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886 | (3) |
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889 | (1) |
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889 | (2) |
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891 | (1) |
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|
891 | (2) |
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893 | (1) |
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|
894 | (1) |
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Dietary Supplements/Nutraceuticals |
|
|
894 | (1) |
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|
|
894 | (1) |
|
Drug Laws and Regulations |
|
|
894 | (1) |
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|
|
895 | (1) |
|
Drug Residues and Withdrawal Times in Food-Producing Animals |
|
|
895 | (1) |
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896 | (1) |
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|
897 | (1) |
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|
897 | (1) |
|
Drug Storage and Disposal |
|
|
897 | (1) |
|
Prescribing and Dispensing Drugs |
|
|
897 | (1) |
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|
897 | (1) |
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|
898 | (3) |
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|
901 | (24) |
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|
902 | (1) |
|
The Role of the Veterinary Technician as a Patient Advocate |
|
|
902 | (1) |
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|
902 | (1) |
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|
902 | (1) |
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|
|
903 | (1) |
|
The Science of Pain Management |
|
|
904 | (1) |
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|
|
904 | (2) |
|
|
|
906 | (1) |
|
Treatment of Pain in Small Animals |
|
|
907 | (1) |
|
Environmental and Emotional Care |
|
|
907 | (1) |
|
Principles of Administering Analgesia |
|
|
908 | (1) |
|
Administration of Analgesics and Analgesic Techniques |
|
|
908 | (7) |
|
Treatment of Pain in Large Animals |
|
|
915 | (1) |
|
Identifying and Anticipating Pain |
|
|
915 | (1) |
|
Treating Pain in Large Animals |
|
|
916 | (5) |
|
Species-Specific Information |
|
|
921 | (1) |
|
|
|
921 | (1) |
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|
|
922 | (1) |
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|
|
923 | (1) |
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|
923 | (2) |
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|
925 | (48) |
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|
927 | (1) |
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|
927 | (1) |
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|
928 | (1) |
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|
928 | (1) |
|
|
|
928 | (1) |
|
Physical Status Classification |
|
|
928 | (1) |
|
|
|
929 | (1) |
|
Agonists, Partial Agonists, Mixed Agonist-Antagonists, and Antagonists |
|
|
929 | (1) |
|
|
|
929 | (1) |
|
Tranquilizers and Sedatives |
|
|
930 | (1) |
|
Phenothiazine Tranquilizers |
|
|
930 | (1) |
|
Benzodiazepine Tranquilizers |
|
|
930 | (1) |
|
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|
930 | (1) |
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931 | (1) |
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932 | (1) |
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933 | (1) |
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933 | (1) |
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934 | (1) |
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934 | (1) |
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934 | (1) |
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934 | (1) |
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|
934 | (1) |
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|
935 | (1) |
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|
935 | (1) |
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|
935 | (1) |
|
Supraglottic Airway Devices |
|
|
935 | (1) |
|
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|
936 | (1) |
|
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|
936 | (1) |
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937 | (1) |
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|
937 | (1) |
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|
938 | (2) |
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940 | (1) |
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|
941 | (2) |
|
Rebreathing Circuit Parts |
|
|
943 | (1) |
|
|
|
944 | (1) |
|
Maintenance of the Anesthesia Machine |
|
|
944 | (1) |
|
Principles of Endotracheal Intubation |
|
|
945 | (1) |
|
|
|
945 | (1) |
|
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|
945 | (1) |
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|
945 | (2) |
|
Checking for Proper Placement |
|
|
947 | (1) |
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|
|
947 | (1) |
|
|
|
947 | (1) |
|
Complications of Intubation |
|
|
948 | (1) |
|
Monitoring the Anesthetized Patient |
|
|
948 | (1) |
|
Stages and Planes of Anesthesia |
|
|
948 | (1) |
|
|
|
949 | (1) |
|
|
|
949 | (2) |
|
Indicators of Circulation |
|
|
951 | (1) |
|
Indicators of Oxygenation |
|
|
951 | (1) |
|
Indicators of Ventilation |
|
|
951 | (1) |
|
Reflexes and Other Indicators of Depth of Anesthesia |
|
|
952 | (1) |
|
|
|
953 | (1) |
|
Mechanical Indicators of Circulation |
|
|
953 | (2) |
|
Mechanical Indicators of Oxygenation |
|
|
955 | (1) |
|
Mechanical Indicators of Ventilation |
|
|
955 | (1) |
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|
956 | (1) |
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|
956 | (1) |
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|
957 | (1) |
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|
957 | (1) |
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|
957 | (2) |
|
Maintenance of Anesthesia |
|
|
959 | (1) |
|
Patient Positioning, Comfort, and Safety |
|
|
960 | (1) |
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|
960 | (2) |
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|
962 | (1) |
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|
962 | (1) |
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|
962 | (1) |
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|
962 | (1) |
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|
963 | (2) |
|
Maintenance of Anesthesia |
|
|
965 | (1) |
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|
965 | (1) |
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|
966 | (1) |
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|
966 | (1) |
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|
966 | (1) |
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|
966 | (1) |
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967 | (1) |
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|
967 | (1) |
|
Maintenance of Anesthesia |
|
|
968 | (1) |
|
|
|
968 | (1) |
|
Manual and Mechanical Ventilation |
|
|
969 | (1) |
|
Anesthetic Problems and Emergencies |
|
|
969 | (1) |
|
Inadequate or Excessive Oxygen Flow |
|
|
970 | (1) |
|
Saturation of Carbon Dioxide Absorbent Granules |
|
|
970 | (1) |
|
A Patient That Will Not Stay Asleep |
|
|
970 | (1) |
|
Excessive Depth of Anesthesia |
|
|
970 | (1) |
|
Apnea and Hypoventilation |
|
|
971 | (1) |
|
|
|
971 | (1) |
|
Cyanosis or Low Oxygen Saturation |
|
|
971 | (1) |
|
Vomiting or Regurgitation |
|
|
971 | (1) |
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|
971 | (1) |
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|
971 | (2) |
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|
31 Surgical Instruments and Aseptic Technique |
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|
973 | (52) |
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|
974 | (1) |
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|
975 | (1) |
|
General Surgery Instruments |
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|
975 | (9) |
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|
984 | (1) |
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|
985 | (1) |
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|
985 | (1) |
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|
985 | (2) |
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|
|
987 | (5) |
|
Arthroscopic Instruments and Equipment |
|
|
992 | (5) |
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|
997 | (1) |
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|
998 | (1) |
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|
999 | (1) |
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|
1000 | (2) |
|
Physical Methods of Sterilization |
|
|
1002 | (4) |
|
Chemical Methods of Sterilization |
|
|
1006 | (2) |
|
Sterilization of Arthroscopic/Laparoscopic Equipment |
|
|
1008 | (2) |
|
Operating Room Preparation |
|
|
1010 | (1) |
|
Small Animal Patient Preparation |
|
|
1010 | (3) |
|
Equine Patient Preparation |
|
|
1013 | (1) |
|
Surgical Team Preparation |
|
|
1014 | (11) |
|
32 Surgical Assistance and Suture Material |
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|
1025 | (22) |
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|
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|
|
1026 | (1) |
|
General Concepts in Veterinary Surgical Assisting |
|
|
1026 | (1) |
|
Role of the Surgical Assistant |
|
|
1026 | (1) |
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|
1026 | (1) |
|
Preparation of the Surgical Patient |
|
|
1026 | (4) |
|
|
|
1030 | (1) |
|
Surgical Instruments and Instrument Table Organization |
|
|
1031 | (1) |
|
Intraoperative Techniques and Duties |
|
|
1031 | (1) |
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|
1031 | (1) |
|
Instrumentation Cords and Tubing |
|
|
1032 | (1) |
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1032 | (1) |
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1033 | (1) |
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1033 | (1) |
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1033 | (1) |
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1034 | (1) |
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|
1034 | (1) |
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|
1034 | (1) |
|
Tissue Manipulation, Retraction, and Organ Positioning |
|
|
1034 | (1) |
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|
1035 | (1) |
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|
1036 | (1) |
|
Considerations When Choosing Suture |
|
|
1036 | (2) |
|
Suture Classification and Examples |
|
|
1038 | (1) |
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|
1038 | (1) |
|
Suture Placement and Removal |
|
|
1039 | (1) |
|
|
|
1040 | (1) |
|
Surgical Assisting for Equine Patients |
|
|
1040 | (1) |
|
Draping for Abdominal Surgery |
|
|
1040 | (1) |
|
Draping for Orthopedic Surgery |
|
|
1040 | (1) |
|
Instrument Setup and Handling |
|
|
1041 | (1) |
|
Tissue Handling Techniques |
|
|
1041 | (4) |
|
Suture Materials Used in Horses |
|
|
1045 | (2) |
|
33 Small Animal Surgical Nursing |
|
|
1047 | (40) |
|
|
|
|
|
1049 | (1) |
|
Preoperative Patient Assessment |
|
|
1049 | (1) |
|
Surgical Preparation and Animal Positioning |
|
|
1049 | (1) |
|
Perioperative Antibiotics |
|
|
1050 | (1) |
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|
1050 | (1) |
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|
1051 | (1) |
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|
1051 | (1) |
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1051 | (1) |
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1052 | (1) |
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1053 | (1) |
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1054 | (1) |
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|
1054 | (1) |
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|
1055 | (1) |
|
Common Surgical Procedure |
|
|
1055 | (1) |
|
Elective Versus Nonelective Surgery |
|
|
1055 | (1) |
|
Tail Docking and Dewclaw Removal in Puppies |
|
|
1056 | (1) |
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|
1056 | (1) |
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|
1056 | (1) |
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Preoperative Considerations |
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1056 | (1) |
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Technique and Intraoperative Considerations |
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1056 | (1) |
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Postoperative Considerations |
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1056 | (1) |
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Tail Docking and Dewclaw Removal in the Adult Dog |
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1057 | (1) |
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1057 | (1) |
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Preoperative Considerations |
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1057 | (1) |
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Technique and Intraoperative Considerations for Dewclaw Removal in the Adult Dog |
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1057 | (1) |
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Technique and Intraoperative Considerations for Tail Amputation in the Adult Dog |
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1057 | (1) |
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Postoperative Considerations |
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1057 | (1) |
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1057 | (1) |
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1057 | (1) |
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1057 | (1) |
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Preoperative Considerations |
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1057 | (1) |
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Technique and Intraoperative Considerations |
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1057 | (2) |
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Postoperative Considerations |
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1059 | (1) |
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1059 | (1) |
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1059 | (1) |
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1059 | (1) |
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Preoperative Considerations |
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1059 | (1) |
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Technique and Intraoperative Considerations |
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1059 | (1) |
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Postoperative Considerations |
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1060 | (1) |
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1061 | (1) |
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1061 | (1) |
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1061 | (1) |
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Preoperative Considerations |
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1061 | (1) |
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Technique and Intraoperative Considerations |
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1061 | (1) |
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Postoperative Considerations |
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1062 | (1) |
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Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus |
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1063 | (1) |
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1063 | (1) |
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Preoperative Considerations |
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1063 | (1) |
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Technique and Intraoperative Considerations |
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|
1063 | (1) |
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Postoperative Considerations |
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1064 | (1) |
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Ovariohysterectomy in Dogs and Cats |
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1065 | (1) |
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1065 | (1) |
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1065 | (1) |
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Preoperative Considerations |
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|
1065 | (2) |
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Technique and Intraoperative Considerations |
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1067 | (1) |
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Postoperative Considerations |
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1067 | (2) |
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1069 | (1) |
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1069 | (1) |
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1069 | (1) |
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Preoperative Considerations |
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1069 | (1) |
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Technique and Intraoperative Considerations |
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1069 | (1) |
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Postoperative Considerations |
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1069 | (1) |
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1070 | (1) |
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1070 | (1) |
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1070 | (1) |
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Preoperative Considerations |
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|
1070 | (1) |
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Technique and Intraoperative Considerations |
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|
1070 | (1) |
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Postoperative Considerations |
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1070 | (1) |
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1071 | (1) |
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1071 | (1) |
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|
1071 | (1) |
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Preoperative Considerations |
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|
1071 | (1) |
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Technique and Intraoperative Considerations |
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|
1071 | (1) |
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Postoperative Considerations |
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|
1071 | (1) |
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1071 | (1) |
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|
1071 | (1) |
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|
1072 | (1) |
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Preoperative Considerations |
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|
1072 | (1) |
|
Technique and Intraoperative Considerations |
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|
1073 | (1) |
|
Postoperative Considerations for the Neonate |
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|
1073 | (1) |
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Postoperative Considerations for the Dam |
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1073 | (1) |
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1074 | (1) |
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|
1074 | (1) |
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|
1074 | (1) |
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Preoperative Considerations |
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|
1074 | (1) |
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Technique and Intraoperative Considerations |
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|
1074 | (1) |
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Postoperative Considerations |
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|
1074 | (1) |
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|
1075 | (1) |
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|
1075 | (1) |
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|
1075 | (1) |
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Preoperative Considerations |
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|
1075 | (1) |
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Technique and Intraoperative Considerations |
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|
1075 | (1) |
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Postoperative Considerations |
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|
1076 | (1) |
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1077 | (1) |
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|
1077 | (1) |
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Postoperative Considerations |
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|
1077 | (1) |
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|
1077 | (1) |
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Postoperative Considerations |
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|
1077 | (1) |
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|
1077 | (2) |
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|
1079 | (1) |
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|
1079 | (1) |
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|
1079 | (1) |
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Preoperative Considerations |
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|
1079 | (1) |
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Technique and Intraoperative Considerations |
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|
1079 | (1) |
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Postoperative Considerations |
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|
1080 | (1) |
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Removal of Mammary Neoplasia |
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|
1080 | (1) |
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|
1080 | (1) |
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General Information and Indications |
|
|
1080 | (1) |
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Technique and Intraoperative Considerations |
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|
1080 | (1) |
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Postoperative Considerations |
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|
1080 | (1) |
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|
1080 | (1) |
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|
1080 | (1) |
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|
1080 | (1) |
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Preoperative Considerations |
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|
1081 | (1) |
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Technique and Perioperative Considerations |
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|
1081 | (1) |
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Postoperative Considerations |
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|
1081 | (1) |
|
Care of the Neurologic Patient |
|
|
1081 | (1) |
|
Surgical Technique and Perioperative Considerations |
|
|
1082 | (1) |
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Postoperative Considerations |
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|
1083 | (1) |
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1084 | (1) |
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|
1084 | (1) |
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|
1085 | (1) |
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|
1086 | (1) |
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Guidelines for Discharge Instructions |
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|
1086 | (1) |
|
34 Large Animal Surgical Nursing |
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|
1087 | (27) |
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|
1087 | (1) |
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Surgical Nursing of Horses |
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1088 | (1) |
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1088 | (1) |
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1089 | (1) |
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1090 | (1) |
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1090 | (1) |
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|
1090 | (4) |
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|
1094 | (2) |
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1096 | (1) |
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|
1096 | (6) |
|
Upper Respiratory Tract Surgery |
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|
1102 | (7) |
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|
1109 | (1) |
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|
1110 | (2) |
|
Surgical Considerations for Small Ruminants |
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|
1112 | (2) |
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|
1114 | (46) |
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|
1115 | (1) |
|
Ethical and Legal Aspects |
|
|
1116 | (1) |
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|
1116 | (2) |
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|
1118 | (2) |
|
Oral Examination and History |
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|
1120 | (5) |
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1125 | (1) |
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|
1125 | (6) |
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1131 | (1) |
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1131 | (1) |
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|
1131 | (1) |
|
Exposure and Positioning Errors |
|
|
1132 | (1) |
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|
1132 | (1) |
|
Radiographic Interpretation |
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|
1133 | (1) |
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1133 | (2) |
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1135 | (1) |
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1136 | (1) |
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1136 | (1) |
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1136 | (1) |
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1136 | (1) |
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1137 | (1) |
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|
1137 | (1) |
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Types of Ultrasonic Scalers |
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|
1137 | (1) |
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1138 | (2) |
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1140 | (1) |
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Supragingival Instruments |
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1141 | (1) |
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1141 | (1) |
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1141 | (1) |
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1142 | (1) |
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|
1143 | (1) |
|
Regional Nerve Blocks for Oral Surgery in Dogs and Cats |
|
|
1143 | (1) |
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|
1144 | (1) |
|
Middle Mental Nerve Block |
|
|
1144 | (1) |
|
Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block |
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|
1144 | (1) |
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|
1144 | (1) |
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1145 | (1) |
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1146 | (2) |
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1148 | (1) |
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1148 | (1) |
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1148 | (1) |
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Advanced Dental Procedures |
|
|
1149 | (1) |
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|
1149 | (1) |
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|
1150 | (1) |
|
Specific Conditions in Dogs and Cats |
|
|
1150 | (1) |
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1150 | (1) |
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1151 | (2) |
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1153 | (1) |
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1154 | (1) |
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1155 | (1) |
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|
1155 | (1) |
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|
1156 | (1) |
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|
|
1156 | (1) |
|
Dental Anatomy and Physiology |
|
|
1156 | (1) |
|
Common Dental Problems of Horses |
|
|
1157 | (3) |
|
|
|
|
36 Geriatric and Hospice Care: Supporting the Aged and Dying Patient |
|
|
1160 | (21) |
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|
1161 | (1) |
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|
1161 | (1) |
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|
1162 | (1) |
|
When Are Dogs and Cats Considered to Be Senior or Geriatric? |
|
|
1162 | (1) |
|
Physiologic Changes Associated with Aging |
|
|
1162 | (1) |
|
Effects of Aging on Organ Systems |
|
|
1162 | (1) |
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|
1162 | (1) |
|
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|
1162 | (1) |
|
Immune and Endocrine System |
|
|
1163 | (1) |
|
|
|
1163 | (1) |
|
Hepatobiliary Changes With Age |
|
|
1163 | (1) |
|
|
|
1163 | (1) |
|
Renal and Urinary Systems |
|
|
1164 | (1) |
|
|
|
1164 | (1) |
|
|
|
1164 | (1) |
|
Cognitive Impairment and Other Behavioral Issues |
|
|
1165 | (1) |
|
Signs of Cognitive Impairment |
|
|
1165 | (1) |
|
Management Strategies to Improve Quality of Life |
|
|
1166 | (1) |
|
Other Considerations for Geriatric Pets |
|
|
1166 | (1) |
|
Geriatric Wellness Programs |
|
|
1167 | (1) |
|
|
|
1167 | (1) |
|
|
|
1168 | (1) |
|
Hospice and Palliative Care |
|
|
1169 | (1) |
|
Special Nursing Considerations |
|
|
1169 | (2) |
|
|
|
1171 | (2) |
|
Companion Animal Death and Dying |
|
|
1173 | (1) |
|
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|
1173 | (1) |
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|
1173 | (1) |
|
Common Problems in Aging Horses |
|
|
1174 | (1) |
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|
1174 | (1) |
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|
1174 | (1) |
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|
1174 | (1) |
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|
1174 | (1) |
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1174 | (1) |
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1174 | (1) |
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|
1174 | (1) |
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|
1174 | (1) |
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|
1175 | (1) |
|
Chronic Diseases of the Geriatric Horse |
|
|
1175 | (1) |
|
Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction |
|
|
1175 | (1) |
|
Heaves (Recurrent Airway Obstruction or Equine Asthma) |
|
|
1175 | (1) |
|
|
|
1176 | (1) |
|
Dental Problems and Sinusitis |
|
|
1176 | (1) |
|
Equine Recurrent Uveitis (Moon Blindness) |
|
|
1177 | (2) |
|
|
|
1179 | (1) |
|
Musculoskeletal Conditions |
|
|
1179 | (1) |
|
Management, Nutrition, and Nursing Care of the Geriatric Horse |
|
|
1179 | (1) |
|
|
|
1180 | (1) |
|
37 The Human--Animal Bond and Euthanasia |
|
|
1181 | (22) |
|
|
|
Introduction: The Human--Animal Bond |
|
|
1182 | (1) |
|
Pet Loss and Grief: When the Bond Changes |
|
|
1182 | (1) |
|
The Changing Unit of Care |
|
|
1182 | (1) |
|
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|
1182 | (1) |
|
The Interdisciplinary Team |
|
|
1183 | (1) |
|
Bond-Centered Care in Practice |
|
|
1183 | (1) |
|
The Veterinary Technician's Roles in End-of-Life Cases |
|
|
1183 | (1) |
|
Education and End-of-Life Conversations |
|
|
1184 | (1) |
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|
1184 | (1) |
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1185 | (1) |
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|
1185 | (1) |
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|
1185 | (1) |
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|
1185 | (1) |
|
Assisting With and Performing Euthanasia |
|
|
1185 | (1) |
|
Preparing the Pet's Body for Aftercare |
|
|
1186 | (1) |
|
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|
1186 | (1) |
|
Decisions: Goals of Care, Euthanasia, and Natural Death |
|
|
1186 | (1) |
|
Quality of Life and the Will to Live |
|
|
1187 | (1) |
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|
1188 | (1) |
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|
1188 | (1) |
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|
1188 | (1) |
|
Shelter and Research Situations |
|
|
1189 | (1) |
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|
1189 | (1) |
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|
1189 | (1) |
|
Euthanasia: A "Leap of Faith" |
|
|
1189 | (1) |
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|
1189 | (1) |
|
Euthanasia: The Art of Providing a Good Death |
|
|
1190 | (1) |
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|
1190 | (1) |
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|
1190 | (1) |
|
Large Animal Considerations and Protocols |
|
|
1191 | (1) |
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|
1192 | (3) |
|
|
|
1195 | (1) |
|
Establishing Protocols and Training Staff |
|
|
1196 | (1) |
|
Euthanasia in Shelter and Research Situations Revisited: The Bond Remains the Same |
|
|
1196 | (1) |
|
Hospice-Supported Natural Death |
|
|
1196 | (1) |
|
|
|
1196 | (1) |
|
Signs of Active Dying, Caring for the Dying Patient |
|
|
1196 | (1) |
|
Aftercare and Memorialization |
|
|
1197 | (1) |
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|
1197 | (1) |
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|
1197 | (1) |
|
|
|
1197 | (1) |
|
Honoring the Death, Nurturing the Memory |
|
|
1197 | (1) |
|
The Grieving Human and the Grieving Animal: When the Bond Changes |
|
|
1197 | (1) |
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|
1198 | (1) |
|
|
|
1198 | (1) |
|
|
|
1199 | (1) |
|
|
|
1199 | (1) |
|
Partnering With the Grieving Client |
|
|
1199 | (1) |
|
Animals' Understanding of and Responses to Death |
|
|
1200 | (1) |
|
The Critical Need for Self-Care |
|
|
1200 | (1) |
|
Summary: Key Points for This
Chapter |
|
|
1201 | (2) |
| Index |
|
1203 | |
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