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Intro to Physical Diagnostics Flashcards

1
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What does physical diagnosis start with?

A

signalment, history, physical exam

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Signalment

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age, sex, breed

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3
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Anamnesis

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History

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4
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Most important diagnostic test

A

physical exam

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5
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Teeth Aging

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No teeth = <3 weeks
All deciduous teeth = <3 months
Mixed dentition= 3-6 months
All adult teeth= > 6months

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6
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Kitten Weight

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1 lb per month

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7
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Dog Weight Estimate

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weight at 4 months x 2

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Eyes Aging

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lenticular sclerosis starting at 6-8 years

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Coat Aging

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greying starting at 6-8 years

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Cat Sexing

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distance between anus and genitals. Females are much closer

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11
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How to tell if animal is neutered

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  1. tatto
  2. spay scar
  3. reproductive development
  4. weight (intact unlikely to be obese)
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12
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Dog Restraint

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calm environment, pheromones, towels/blankets, food/treats, toys

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Cat Restraint

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calm quiet environment, separate from dogs, minimal restraint, pheromones, treats/food/catnip, low-stress restrainst tools (towel wraps, muzzles, cat bags)

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14
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Lbs to kgs

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lbs/2.2 = kgs

kgs x 2.2 = lbs

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15
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Ways to obtain pulse

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stethoscope bell over heart, fingers over heart, fingers on femoral pulse

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16
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No hands physical Exam

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attitude, behavior, respiration, musculoskeletal, neurologic, head, skin

17
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Attitude

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BAR, QAR, dull/depressed

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Behavior

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active/passive, friendly/cautious, anxious/fearful/aggressive

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Respiration

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labored, count RR, pant

20
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Musculoskeletal

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posture, gait

21
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Neurologic

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stumbling, head tilt, circling

22
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Head

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eyes: discharge, decreased vision, cloudy eyes
Nose: sneezing, discharge
Ears: smells, head shaking

23
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Skin

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hair loss, scratching, masses

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