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study questions wk 5 Flashcards

1
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artial

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pertaining to atrium

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bilateral

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pertaining to both left and right sides; two sides

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3
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bradycardia

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a slow heart rate

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cardiac

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pertaining to heart

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5
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crepitations

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crackling sound from an inflamed lung

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6
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cryptorchid

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hidden testicles; absence of testicles

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epiglottis

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door for laryngeal opening; flap of cartilage at root of tongue

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gingival mucosa

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gums; portion of oral mucous membrane that covers necks of teeth and areolar process of jaws

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hard palate

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rostral portion of palate

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larynx

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entryway to trachea and lower airways

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11
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monorchid

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only having one testicle

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12
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neoplasia

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new formation of cancer

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13
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perineal area

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area around anus

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14
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pharyngeal area

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throat

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pharynx

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tube starting behind nose down to the top of trachea and esophagus

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16
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prepuce

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protective skin over non erect penis

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17
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pyometra

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uterine infection; uterus full of puss

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rhonchi

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large airway sounds; gurgling or bubbling sounds during inhalation and exhalation

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sheath

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covering structure; membrane covering

20
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soft palate

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muscular part at the back of the roof of the mouth; behind hard palate

21
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symmetry

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the same size, shape, and position of the parts on opposite sides of dividing line

22
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tachycardia

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fast heart beat

23
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unilateral

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referring to one side

24
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venous

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full or characterized by veins; pertaining to veins

25
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ventricular

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pertaining to ventricle

26
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Describe the postures that dogs and cats commonly assume when they are experiencing respiratory distress

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Dogs may be hunched over, or have their neck extended gasping for air; cats may have open mouth breathing and/or panting

27
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A cat is in the hospital overnight for castration tomorrow. You observe it sneezing repeatedly. Why should you notify the veterinarian immediately?

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Upper respiratory diseases are very contagious!

28
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common reasons for increased and decreased respiratory rates

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Increased: Excitement, fear, pain, stress Decreased: shock

29
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You are auscultating a dog’s respiratory system? To auscultate all areas, how many locations should you listen at?

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Minimum of 5 quadrants (right and left sides) as well as over the trachea

30
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When auscultating the lungs of dogs and cats, what differences should you expect to hear or not hear when listening to each?

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Dogs-respirations can be heard on both inspiration and expiration, cats easier on inspiration

31
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What is cardiac arrhythmia? How would it be detected during the PE?

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An abnormal heart rhythm during auscultation

32
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If a cardiac arrhythmia is detected during a PE, what test is the veterinarian likely to order to confirm the finding?

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ecg electrocardiogram

33
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bounding pulse

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Character of pulse is much harder than a normal pulse against the fingers

34
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You are observing an animal while it is sitting in its cage. You can see its jugular vein pulsating. Is this normal? If not what does this observation. indicate?

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No the jugular pulse should not be visible; possibly right sided heart failure

35
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You are examining a dog. The normal color of its mucous membranes should be? Observing the oral MM color gives what information?

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Pink, normal perfusion status

36
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You observe the MM of several animals. One is of normal color, another is pale, and the 3rd has cyanotic mucous membranes. Describe the color of each and what the
color means physiologically.

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Normal=pink normal perfusion, pale=palor/white decreased perfusion, cyanotic=blueish tint decreased oxygen

37
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How is the CRT determined? What information does this test give?

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Press finger to mucous membrane and release count amount of time the membrane takes to return to normal color. Perfusion status

38
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What is the normal CRT for dogs and cats?

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1-2 seconds

39
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You are assessing a cat that was hit by a car. You determine that its MM color is “pale” and it has a CRT greater than 2 seconds. What do these findings suggest is happening physiologically?

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Possible shock/decreased perfsusion

40
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A complete examination of the GI system also includes an examination of

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a. oral cavity
b. pharynx
c. rectum
d. anus

41
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How would you describe the location of the anal sacs?

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Approximate 5 and 7 o’clock

42
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During normal abdominal palpation of dogs which organ(s) should be palpable? Cats?

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Spleen, bladder, intestines; same as dogs but also may be able to palpate the kidneys

43
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You are examining an intact 6-year old female dog. There is a very foul smelling greenish-black discharge coming from the dog’s vagina. Would this be considered normal? What condition might this discharge indicate?

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No, possible sign of pyometra (uterine infection)

44
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Your friend Mrs. Johannes is bringing her new dog Polly into the clinic for a “new pet” checkup. Polly was adopted from the local animal shelter. Therefore, very little is known about her. Mrs. Johannes does not want Polly to have puppies. She wants to know if her dog has already been spayed. Dr. Paul directs you to obtain the preliminary history and PE. During the PE, you might be able to
determine if an OVH has been performed. What would you look for?

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Look for possible scar, also dogs and cats may be tattooed with a blue mark

45
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How would you determine if Polly had any cystic growths or nodules affecting her mammary gland?

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Palpate each mammary gland for abnormal lumps

46
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What structure are the testicles located in? How does the location of this structure differ in the male dog and male cat?

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testicles are located in the
scrotum; male dog they are located more ventrally; male cat they are just below the perineal area

47
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You are examining a 7-year old male poodle. He has a very small amount of yellowish discharge at the tip of his prepuce. Is this normal?

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Yes especially if he is intact

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