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study questions wk 6 Flashcards

1
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What symptoms might be observed with diseases of the oral cavity?

A

Loss of appetite, difficulty chewing, halitosis, salivation, vomiting, stains

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2
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normal occlusion for a dog or cat

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scissor bite

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3
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Which teeth in the dog’s mouth usually have the heaviest deposits of
tartar/calculus

A

Premolars and molars

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4
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mild gingivitis

A

Thin red line

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5
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common foreign object found at the base of a cat’s tongue

A

string

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6
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What should we check the hard palate for in very young (1-3days old) puppies and kittens?

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Cleft palate

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7
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eyelids

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inferior to eyebrow

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8
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conjunctiva

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mucous membrane; lining of eyelids; normal is pink

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9
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sclera

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outermost fibrous coat; white in color and provides a strong protective cover for the internal eye structures

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cornea

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transparent covering of eye

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11
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nictitating membrane

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medial canthus of the eye (3rd eye)

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12
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iris

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contractile membrane between lens and cornea; colored part of eye

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13
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pupil

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opening in the center of eye

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14
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lens

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focuses light onto the retina

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15
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While performing a PE on a 12-week old kitten, you observe that the animal’s 3rd eyelids are elevated. What might be the cause of this irregularity?

A

Fever, not feeling well

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16
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One abnormality of sclera that might be observed is

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inflammation, icterus

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17
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You are reading the doctors notes for hospitalized dog named Zeke. The doctor indicates that Zeke has keratitis involving the right eye. What is wrong with Zeke?

A

Inflammation of the cornea

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18
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several abnormalities that you might encounter when examining the
corneas

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Dull, cloudiness, irritation

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19
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Physiologically, what controls the size of the pupils?

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Constriction or dilation of the iris

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20
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What is the normal shape of the pupils for the cat and dog?

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cat: oval; dog: round

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21
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You shine a small flashlight into the animals’ right eye, how should the pupil react? How should the left pupil react? What is the name of this test?

A

The pupil should constrict; Should also
constrict; pupillary left reflex test (direct and indirect)

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22
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What structure of the eye would be affected if a cataract were detected?

A

lens

23
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lenticular sclerosis

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In older dogs and cats the lens starts to harden causing a silver color to the lens the dogs and cats can still see this does NOT cause blindness; changes in lens due to hardening

24
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ectropian

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effects lower eyelids; outward drooping of eyelids

25
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entropian

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effects both eyelids; rolling inward of eyes

26
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“cherry eye”

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nictitating membrane (third eyelid); prolapsed gland

27
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epiphora

A

tear tracts overflowing; dark brown

28
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serous

A

yellow orange

29
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mucoid

A

thicker, stringy, cloudy

30
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purulent

A

dark yellow puss

31
Q

At what age do puppies and kittens eyes open for the first time?

A

12-14 days

32
Q

What is the color of the iris when the eyes first open?

A

blue

33
Q

The medical term for the earflap is?

A

pinna

34
Q

cerumen

A

normal ear wax

35
Q

Dr. Jim believes that Jasper, a 4 year-old cocker spaniel has otitis externa.
Medically, what is wrong with Jasper?

A

inflammation/infection of the external ear canal

36
Q

What clinical symptoms might be evident in a dog with otitis externa?

A

Inflammation
erythema
warm to the touch
exudate
lesions

37
Q

While examining a cat’s ears you find an exudate present. What have you
observed?

A

abnormal discharge

38
Q

A pet owner had brought a dog in which may have an ear infection. Before performing your physical exam what symptoms might you observe that would indicate that it had otitis externa?

A

Shaking head, scratching at ears, tilting head to one side

39
Q

When examining the integument, you are observing what part(s) of the body?

A

Skin, foot pads, and nails

40
Q

hair coat

A

texture, alopecia, lumps, ectoparasites, flakiness

41
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paws

A

inter-digital spaces, foot pads, nails

42
Q

When examining the paws, you find a brown discoloration between the toes. What might this indicate?

A

pododermatitis

43
Q

Foot pads

A

hyperkeratosis

44
Q

You observe 3 “lumps” on the dog’s skin. How should you describe the lumps in your physical examination findings?

A

size and location

45
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alopecia

A

hair loss

46
Q

The skin in the areas of alopecia is very red and irritated. What is the term for skin that is red and inflamed?

A

erythema

47
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difference between pustules and papules

A

pustule is a raised area containing pus, papule is raised but no pus

48
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pruritis

A

itching

49
Q

common ectoparasites that you might find on a dog

A

fleas

50
Q

how you would check the “skin turgor” on a dog

A

grab skin gently lift and twist

51
Q

What does skin turgor help evaluate?

A

State of hydration

52
Q

Suzie, a 12-year-old poodle is brought into the clinic. She has been vomiting for the last 2 days. Dr. Goodfellow has asked you to obtain a history and perform a complete PE. When performing the PE, what observations should you make to assess Susie for dehydration?

A

-MM-moist or dry/tacky
-CRT
-Skin twist/turgor
-corneas glossy or dull
-eyes normal or sunken in

53
Q

You observe that Susie’s skin turgor is greater than 3 seconds and the “skin
twist” disappears slowly. Her corneas appear dull and eyes sunken. The MM
are dry and tacky, and the CRT is 4 seconds. What % dehydration would these findings indicate?

A

10%

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