Lesson 3 Section 1

Question 1

What is the cornerstone of every diagnosis and treatment?

Answer 1

The Physical Examination

Question 2

What is the first step of every veterinary physical examination?

Answer 2

The medical history

Question 3

What is signalment?

Answer 3

Breed, gender, age, reproductive status

Question 4

What are the key components to taking a good history?

Answer 4

Identifying presenting problem, take a medical history, environmental history, reviewing the body systems

Question 5

What is IVDD or Intervertebral Disk Disease

Answer 5

deteriorated cushions between the vertebrae

Question 6

What are vertebrae

Answer 6

bones of the spine

Question 7

What are the different bodily systems to review in a medical history?

Answer 7

Integumentary, Head/Neck, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Gastrointestinal, Urinary, Reproductive, Musculoskeletal, Central Nervous System or CNS

Question 8

What is a seizure

Answer 8

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