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GI diseases Flashcards

1
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bacterial diseases of the small intestine are rarely caused by feeding a raw diet (t/f)

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false

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2
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the presence of melena is associated with diseases of the large bowel

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false

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3
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name of the bacteria we discussed in class that can cause bacterial diarrhea

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salmonella

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4
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____ is an example of a GI viral infection that can be seen in the dog

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parvovirus

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5
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parasites are considered to be the number one cause of diarrhea in vet patients

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true

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6
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why type of diarrhea occurs when water gets pulled into the digestive tract

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osmotic

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7
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enteral nutrition is the best way to help heal the GI tract

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true

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8
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___ is an example of a GI viral infection that can be seen in the cat

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feline panleukopenia

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9
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halitosis

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bad breath

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10
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ptyalism

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excessive salivation

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11
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gastritis

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inflammation of gastric lining

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12
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constipation

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difficulty emptying bowels

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13
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obstipation

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severe or complete constipation leading to large intestinal blockage

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14
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deobstipation

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relieving a blockage

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15
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cholecystectomy

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removal of the gall bladder

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16
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cholecystitis

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inflammation of the gall bladder

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17
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cholestasis

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flow of bile stops

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18
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what is the earliest sign on periodontal disease

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gingivitis

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19
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how many stages are there to classify periodontal disease

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4

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20
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what are treatment options for periodontal disease

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prevention, dental scaling, extract loose teeth

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21
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what disease involves keeping the lip folds clean and dry on a daily basis

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lip fold dermatitis

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22
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what could any animal with oral trauma also be at risk for

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head trauma

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23
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what is the most common disease of salivary glands in the canine

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salivary mucocele

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24
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what is a ranula

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fluid filled sac under the tongue

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25
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what is the most common oral neoplasm of the dog

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malignant melanomas

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26
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what is the most common oral neoplasm of cats

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squamous cell carcinomas

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27
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_____ is a neurological disease that involves a lack of effective esophageal peristalsis

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megaesophagus

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28
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what GI symptom is associated with the megaesophagus

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regurgitation

29
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what is a common complication with megaesophagus

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aspiration pneumonia

30
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what is the most common cause of esophagitis

A

gastroesophageal reflux

31
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does the esophagus heal quickly or slowly

32
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what is the most common cause of esophageal obstruction

A

foreign object

33
Q

gastritis is a common cause of ___ in dogs and cats

34
Q

what species cannot vomit

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rabbit / horse

35
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what species is most commonly affected by IBD

36
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what serum chemistry values tend to be increased during IBD

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cobalamine and folate

37
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what will biopsies of the small intestine most likely reveal in a pt with IBD

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lymphocytic plasmocytic enteritis

38
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____ are the most common cause of gastric ulceration. other causes include _____

A

nsaids ; stress / surgery

39
Q

what animals are most susceptible to GDV

A

deep chested dogs, middle - older age, giant breeds

40
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is bloat the same as GDV

41
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what are clinicals signs associated with GDV

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

42
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what arrhythmia is commonly associated with GDV

A

VPC and V-tach

43
Q

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

A

trocharization or orogastric tube

44
Q

what is the treatment of choice for GDV

A

surgery and gastropexy

45
Q

what is the most common GI neoplasm of cats

A

lymphosarcoma

46
Q

what are some ways diarrhea can be classified

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acute, chronic, parasitic, osmotic, secretory, exudative

47
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what are some causes of acute diarrhea

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diet change, drug therapy, stress

48
Q

what is the number one cause of diarrhea

49
Q

what are common causes of viral diarrhea

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parvo, distemper, coronavirus, feline panleuk

50
Q

what is a common way to diagnose parvo

A

idexx snap test

51
Q

what are common causes of bacterial diarrhea

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salmonella, campylobacter, e.coli, clostridium, staphylococcus

52
Q

what usually causes intussusception

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parasitic infection, FB, infections, neoplasia

53
Q

megacolon commonly affects middle to old aged overweight _____

54
Q

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

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nasogastric, esophagostomy tube, gastric tube

55
Q

what does RER mean and how does disease affect RER

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resting energy requirement ; increases with disease

56
Q

what causes infectious canine hepatitis

A

canine adenovirus 1

57
Q

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

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

58
Q

cholangiohepatitis commonly occurs in this breed of cat

59
Q

what does PSS stand for

A

portosystemic shunt

60
Q

what is the most common hepatopathy in cats

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hepatic lipidosis

61
Q

what is happening with PSS

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

62
Q

when do clinical signs of congenital PSS usually develop

63
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what is the best treatment for PSS

A

surgical ligation

64
Q

what are some causes of pancreatitis

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dietary indiscretion, parasites, tumor, trauma

65
Q

what are common treatment options for an animal with pancreatitis

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nutrition, analgesia, fluids

66
Q

what does EPI stand for

A

exocrine pancreatic insuffuciency

67
Q

how is EPI treated

A

pancreatic enzyme supplement

68
Q

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

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perineal hernia, perianal fistula, perianal gland adenoma

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