Medical Conditions Flashcards
What are the 3 main conditions found in Ophthalmology?
- Corneal Ulcer
- Glaucoma
- Cataract and Lenticular Schelrosis
What is the difference between a Cataract and lenticular sclerosis?
A cataract is formed when there is increase water. content causing increased pressure and little crystals form
Lenticular sclerosis is when new fibres formed, natural aging process
What are 3 examples of common ear conditions?
Foreign bodies
Infections
Aural Hematoma=damaged blood vessels
What are some examples of Skin conditions?
Mange =mites Acute moose dermatitis=hot spots Flea allergy Dermatitis=allergic to flea saliva Abssess Other: anal gland or tooth
What is FLUTD?
Feline lower urinary tract disease
What does UTI mean?
Urinary tract infection
What are Uroliths?
Urinary stones
What are the 2 most common types of Uroliths?
Struvite (smooth) Calcium Oxalate (spiky)
What are some treatment options for Uroliths?
Medications to stop urethral spasms
Increase bladder muscle tone
Diet to change pH of urine
What does Nephrology mean?
Kidney disease or failure
What are IRIS Stages?
Stages of kidney disease, 1-issues, 4-heavy management
What is Gastroenterisits?
Bacterial or viral inflammation of stomach or intestines
What is Pancreatitis?
Inflammation of pancreas
How is liver disease diagnosed?
Blood tests, radiographs, ultrasounds, biopsy
What is Trichobezoar?
Hairballs
What are the 2 types of cardiomyopathy?
Dilated
Hypertrophic
What is hypothyroidism and what are some symptoms?
Not enough thyroid hormone
overweight, lethargic
What is Hyperthyroidism
Too much thyroid hormone
Skinny, cranky, high HR
What is diabetes?
Lack of insulin production
What is Addisons disease?
An adrenal disease that causes electrolyte imbalances
What is cancer defined as?
Unchecked growth of cells
How is cancer described?
by grade and stage
What is Metastasis?
Process of tumour spreading to other cells
What does Benign mean?
Unchecked growth of cells is not infiltrating other tissues
