osces

Re: osces

Rachael_24 — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:39:17 GMT

The calculation depends on what the question asks you!

E.g If it says to administer 6 mg/kg:

(6 x kg) divided by mg/ml = volume to administer in ml

Whereas if it says to administer 6 ml/kg:

6 x kg = volume to administer in ml

The key is to read the question!

Re: osces

rosie111 — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:16:09 GMT

Thanks!

One other question for pharmacology, I know the calculation is weight x dose / strength = amount to administer in mls. Do u use this in the Vetergesic/clamoyl task or is it shortened?

Re: osces

Gemma Burden RVN — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 13:57:16 GMT

Its years since I took my practicals so I know things will have changed, but I remember being told by my college tutor to remember that whilst we could get anything for any of the microscope tasks, the chances are that it will be something that is relatively common as they are going to have to find one to use for the task. Therefore the chances of getting a Notedres are incredibly slim, but you still need to be able to identify them. That said, I had to identifiy a Linognathus on a slide in my exam, then I was given picture of other mites to answer questions about, and I have never seen a Linognathus in the 9 years I have been in practice. My guess would be that you would get Tricodectes, Felicola, Linognathus, Trombicula, Sarcoptes, Otodectes, Demodex, Cheyletiella or fleas, but you should have been taught about all of the ectoparasites that you might be asked about.

Re: osces

chloehaddow — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 11:04:50 GMT

I learnt the following but please don't think it's an exhaustive list:

biting lice

sucking lice

Harvest mite

demodex

Sarcoptes

Notedres

Flea

The Lane and cooper book has good pictures in and will defo help x

Re: osces

Rachael_24 — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 09:31:37 GMT

I doubt that anyone (other than an RCVS examiner) will have this information. You should be able to recognise any parastite that they give you. Revise, revise, revise!