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History & Physical Terminology Flashcards

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Physical Examination

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the cornerstone of ever diagnosis and treatment

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Presenting Problem

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The reason the animal is at the vet

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Body Systems History

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detailed questions about the body system or systems involved in the presenting problem

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Body Systems Review

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a review of the body systems to note any additional problems the animal may have

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Signalment

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the overall patient description; breed, genes, age, reproductive status

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Environmental History

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the animals most recent lining situation

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Pulmonary Edema

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fluid accumulation in the lungd

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Intervertebral DIsk Disease

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deteriorated cushions between the vertebra

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Vertebrae

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bones of the spine

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Palpation

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examining body parts by touch

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Auscultation

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listening for sounds produced within the body

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Observation

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involved careful visual inspection of each body and evaluation the animal as a hwile

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Systemic Examination

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begins by examine one body system inits entirety before moving on to the next

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Alopecia

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loss of hair on the body

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Erythroderma

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a medical term meaning “reddened skin”

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Papules

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a hard, pimple like bump

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Comedones

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skin lesions that resemble blackheads

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Cranial

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towards the head

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Inguinal region

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between the rear legs

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Medial

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towards the middle

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Nares

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nostrils

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Neuro Hammer

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an examination instrument used by the vet to check on an animals reflexes

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Perfuse

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to pump; in the animal, the body’s ability to pump blood

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Papillae

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a pimple like structure that can be found in the ear canal; choana

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Tympanic Membrane

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membrane that covers the ear drum

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Ventral

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towards the anterior of front

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Turgor Pressure

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normal elasticity of the elasticity of the skin for evidence of dehydration

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Thoracic Area

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the chest cavity of an animal

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Thorax

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chest

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Rales

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abnormal crackling sounds heard in the lungs

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Capillary Refill Time

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the time it takes for the vessels in the muccus membranes to return to normal after being pressed

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Pulse Deficits

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Distinct difference between the point at which the heart beats and the point at which a pulse beats is felt. Pulse should be felt immediately after heart beat

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Cranial third

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Stomach, spleen, 2/3 of the kidneys

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Medial third

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Small intestines, caudal 1/3 of the kidneys

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Caudal third

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Urinary bladder, large intestine

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Palpenral Reflex

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evaluate by touching the medial corner of the eye to elicit a blink

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Menace reflex

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is evaluated by moving an open palm rapidly toward the animals eye

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Proprioception

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the righting reflex (should be present in each of the 4 paws)

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Submandibular Lymph Nodes

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located caudal to the mandible on each side of the jaw

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Dorsal

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towards the bak

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Caudal

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Towards the tail

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Prescapular Lymph Nodes

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located just cranial and dorsal to the shoulder joint

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Axillary Lymph Nodes

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located in the arm pit region of the animal

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Inguinal lymph Nodies

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located in the inguinal region between the rear legs

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Popliteal Lymph Noddes

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located in the inguinal region between the rear legs

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Stifle Joint

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Knee

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Conjunctiva

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membrane that covers the eyeball as well as the inside of the eyelids

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Normal colour of the eyelids

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pink

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Sclera

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white part of eye

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Cornea

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the transparent layer that covers the very front of the eye

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Ophthalmoscope

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an instrument used to visualize the interior chamber of the eye, where signs of disease or trauma can sometimes be seen

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Otoscope

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an instrument used to inspect the ear of an animal; its essential diagnostic took to determine types of infection and discover bodies

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Medical Record Chart

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a legal document belonging to the vet hospital or owner of the practice

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Progress Notes

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portion of a medical chart devoted to ongoing patient evaluation using the SOAP format

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Subjective Data

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includes the reason the animal is being presented to the bet clinic

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Objective Data

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can be measured; quantifiable

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Client Education

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a general term that covers many of the clients interactions at a practice

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Diagnosis

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identifying the cause of the animals symptoms

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Prognosis

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outlook for the patient

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Bilateral

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occurring or having 2 sides

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Cephalic Venipuncture

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taking a blood sample from the foreleg of an animal

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Choana

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a slit like opening on the roof of the mouth in a bird

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Cradle

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a device that consists of wooden stats or round woven together that go around a horses neck to keep the neck straight and prevent the horse from chewing at itself

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Hobble

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rope or chain device that encircles the rear legs restricting the animals ability to kick

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Integumentary System

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skin and attached structures such as hair

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Jugular venipuncture

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taking a blood sample from the front neck

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Keel

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the breast bone of a bird

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Lateral Recumbency

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laying on its side

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Cardiovascular System

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body system that circulates blood

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Cat bag

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a restraining devide consisting of a zipper and several openings for treating different parts of the cats body

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Elizabethan Collar

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circular plastic shield resembling a lampshade, that encircles the neck and extends to end of muzzle

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Head catch

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the part of a stall or chute that traps cattle by the head

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Heart - Girth - Tape

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Flexible tape measuring device that weights a horse by measuring its girth just behind the elbow in its heart area

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Hog Snare

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a pole with a loop of cable at the end that can be tightened over a pigs snout

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Master Problem List

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the first page of a vet medical chart that serves a an index or table of contents for the rest of the record

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Mouth Gag

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wedge shaped structure that prevents a horse from biting down while someone is examining or treating its mouth

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Nose Tongs

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Cattle restraint device that grasps the centre of the nose just inside the nostrils to permit more hand control

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Radiographs

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x-rays

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Respiratory System

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body system that takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide

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Scruff

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Grasping the loose skin behind an animals neck; restraint method for cats

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Peristalsis

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involuntary constriction and relation of the muscles of the intestine or another canal creating wavelike movements that push the contents of the canal forward

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Seizure

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short circuit in the brain that makes the animal lose control over its body

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Twitch

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a horse restraint device usually either a long wooden handle affixed to a shout loop of chain, or two hinged metal handle that pinch and hold

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