Systemic Hypertension + GI

Question 1

Other than checking blood pressure for animals at risk for systemic hypertension, what other examination should be performed to assess for a common complication of high blood pressure

Answer 1

Fundic examination for enlarged retinal vessels

Question 2

Why is it important to do a fundic examination for systemic hypertension cases to check for enlarged retinal vessels in patients with high blood pressure

Answer 2

High blood pressure can cause detatched retina and acute blindness

Question 3

What is the clinical sign common for many GI diseases

Answer 3

Regurgitation with associated
1. Dysphagia
2. Hypersalivation
3. Gagging

Question 4

What are three results of GI disease

Answer 4

1. Inflammation
2. Irritation
3. Obstruction

Question 5

What are the clinical signs of GI disease

Answer 5

They are not specific since they are common for many other diseases as well

Question 6

Vomiting

Answer 6

Forceful expulsion from the stomach

Question 7

Vomiting can happen with or without nausea. What are three signs of nausea that likley indicate they’re going to vomit

Answer 7

1. Anxious
2. Hypersalivation
3. Lip smacking

Question 8

Term for vomiting blood

Answer 8

Hematemesis

Question 9

The contents of an animals vomit may give you clues of a diagnosis. Frank blood (red) could indicate a problem in what area

Answer 9

High in upper GI tract

Question 10

If vomit contains blood that is brown or coffee grounds, it indicates the problem is located where

Answer 10

Lower GI tract