Colic

Question 1

What is colic and name some causes of colic?

Answer 1

ABDOMINAL PAIN

Question 2

What are the typical clinical signs of colic?

Answer 2

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Question 3

Distinguish between mild, moderate and severe colic?

Answer 3

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Question 4

What causes distension in the abdomen and name the two ways they can obstruct?

Answer 4

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Question 5

Name the differences between a mechanical obstruction compared to a functional obstruction and name examples:

Answer 5

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Question 6

Name different types of inflammation/infection in the abdomen?

Answer 6

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Question 7

What is the difference between Strangulation vs Non Strangulation in terms of severity?

Answer 7

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Question 8

Either the Small Intestines or the Large Intestines can be strangulated, name the different examples, diagnostic techniques and treatment for each one:

Answer 8

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Question 9

What are the reasons for REFERRAL for Colic?

Answer 9

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Question 10

What is in a ‘Colic Work Up’?

Answer 10

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Question 11

List questions you would ask in the:
History
Physical Exam

Answer 11

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Question 12

Why would you carry out a Nasogastric Tube?

Name the 2 methods and the abnormal result

Answer 12

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Question 13

Determine the difference between medical or surgical lesion in terms of Signalment +History, Cardiovascular status, Gastrointestinal status, Treatment

Answer 13

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Question 14

Name the other diagnostics tests for Colic

Answer 14

Abdominocentesis

Question 15

Name some short or long term problems with the surgery procedure

Answer 15

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