GI diseases

Question 1

bacterial diseases of the small intestine are rarely caused by feeding a raw diet (t/f)

Answer 1

false

Question 2

the presence of melena is associated with diseases of the large bowel

Answer 2

false

Question 3

name of the bacteria we discussed in class that can cause bacterial diarrhea

Answer 3

salmonella

Question 4

____ is an example of a GI viral infection that can be seen in the dog

Answer 4

parvovirus

Question 5

parasites are considered to be the number one cause of diarrhea in vet patients

Answer 5

true

Question 6

why type of diarrhea occurs when water gets pulled into the digestive tract

Answer 6

osmotic

Question 7

enteral nutrition is the best way to help heal the GI tract

Answer 7

true

Question 8

___ is an example of a GI viral infection that can be seen in the cat

Answer 8

feline panleukopenia

Question 9

halitosis

Answer 9

bad breath

Question 10

ptyalism

Answer 10

excessive salivation

Question 11

gastritis

Answer 11

inflammation of gastric lining

Question 12

constipation

Answer 12

difficulty emptying bowels

Question 13

obstipation

Answer 13

severe or complete constipation leading to large intestinal blockage

Question 14

deobstipation

Answer 14

relieving a blockage

Question 15

cholecystectomy

Answer 15

removal of the gall bladder

Question 16

cholecystitis

Answer 16

inflammation of the gall bladder

Question 17

cholestasis

Answer 17

flow of bile stops

Question 18

what is the earliest sign on periodontal disease

Answer 18

gingivitis

Question 19

how many stages are there to classify periodontal disease

Answer 19

4

Question 20

what are treatment options for periodontal disease

Answer 20

prevention, dental scaling, extract loose teeth

Question 21

what disease involves keeping the lip folds clean and dry on a daily basis

Answer 21

lip fold dermatitis

Question 22

what could any animal with oral trauma also be at risk for

Answer 22

head trauma

Question 23

what is the most common disease of salivary glands in the canine

Answer 23

salivary mucocele

Question 24

what is a ranula

Answer 24

fluid filled sac under the tongue

Question 25

what is the most common oral neoplasm of the dog

Answer 25

malignant melanomas

Question 26

what is the most common oral neoplasm of cats

Answer 26

squamous cell carcinomas

Question 27

_____ is a neurological disease that involves a lack of effective esophageal peristalsis

Answer 27

megaesophagus

Question 28

what GI symptom is associated with the megaesophagus

Answer 28

regurgitation

Question 29

what is a common complication with megaesophagus

Answer 29

aspiration pneumonia

Question 30

what is the most common cause of esophagitis

Answer 30

gastroesophageal reflux

Question 31

does the esophagus heal quickly or slowly

Answer 31

slowly

Question 32

what is the most common cause of esophageal obstruction

Answer 32

foreign object

Question 33

gastritis is a common cause of ___ in dogs and cats

Answer 33

vomiting

Question 34

what species cannot vomit

Answer 34

rabbit / horse

Question 35

what species is most commonly affected by IBD

Answer 35

cats

Question 36

what serum chemistry values tend to be increased during IBD

Answer 36

cobalamine and folate

Question 37

what will biopsies of the small intestine most likely reveal in a pt with IBD

Answer 37

lymphocytic plasmocytic enteritis

Question 38

____ are the most common cause of gastric ulceration. other causes include _____

Answer 38

nsaids ; stress / surgery

Question 39

what animals are most susceptible to GDV

Answer 39

deep chested dogs, middle - older age, giant breeds

Question 40

is bloat the same as GDV

Answer 40

no

Question 41

what are clinicals signs associated with GDV

Answer 41

nonproductive retching, distended abdomen, abdominal pain, signs of shock, vomiting foam

Question 42

what arrhythmia is commonly associated with GDV

Answer 42

VPC and V-tach

Question 43

what 2 ways can be used to decompress the stomach with GDV

Answer 43

trocharization or orogastric tube

Question 44

what is the treatment of choice for GDV

Answer 44

surgery and gastropexy

Question 45

what is the most common GI neoplasm of cats

Answer 45

lymphosarcoma

Question 46

what are some ways diarrhea can be classified

Answer 46

acute, chronic, parasitic, osmotic, secretory, exudative

Question 47

what are some causes of acute diarrhea

Answer 47

diet change, drug therapy, stress

Question 48

what is the number one cause of diarrhea

Answer 48

parasites

Question 49

what are common causes of viral diarrhea

Answer 49

parvo, distemper, coronavirus, feline panleuk

Question 50

what is a common way to diagnose parvo

Answer 50

idexx snap test

Question 51

what are common causes of bacterial diarrhea

Answer 51

salmonella, campylobacter, e.coli, clostridium, staphylococcus

Question 52

what usually causes intussusception

Answer 52

parasitic infection, FB, infections, neoplasia

Question 53

megacolon commonly affects middle to old aged overweight _____

Answer 53

cats

Question 54

what are different types of feeding tubes that can be placed in an animal

Answer 54

nasogastric, esophagostomy tube, gastric tube

Question 55

what does RER mean and how does disease affect RER

Answer 55

resting energy requirement ; increases with disease

Question 56

what causes infectious canine hepatitis

Answer 56

canine adenovirus 1

Question 57

leptospirosis is a ___ infections animals can get from contaminated drinking water or coming into contact with contaminated ____. it is __ and can cause ____ and _____ failure

Answer 57

bacterial ; urine ; zoonotic ; acute renal failure ; liver failure

Question 58

cholangiohepatitis commonly occurs in this breed of cat

Answer 58

persian

Question 59

what does PSS stand for

Answer 59

portosystemic shunt

Question 60

what is the most common hepatopathy in cats

Answer 60

hepatic lipidosis

Question 61

what is happening with PSS

Answer 61

blood flow bypassing the liver / / or shunt allows portal and systemic blood to bypass the liver

Question 62

when do clinical signs of congenital PSS usually develop

Answer 62

6 months

Question 63

what is the best treatment for PSS

Answer 63

surgical ligation

Question 64

what are some causes of pancreatitis

Answer 64

dietary indiscretion, parasites, tumor, trauma

Question 65

what are common treatment options for an animal with pancreatitis

Answer 65

nutrition, analgesia, fluids

Question 66

what does EPI stand for

Answer 66

exocrine pancreatic insuffuciency

Question 67

how is EPI treated

Answer 67

pancreatic enzyme supplement

Question 68

what are the 3 most common rectoanal diseases seen in vet med

Answer 68

perineal hernia, perianal fistula, perianal gland adenoma