Terminology Flashcards
List these following condtions in order of urgency..
A) Otitis Externa
B) Gastric Dilation Volvus
C) Haemorrhagic Diarrhoea
D) Urinary Spincter Mechanisim Incompetence
E) Hyperadrenocorticism
- B) Gastric Dilation Volvus
- C) Haemorrhagic Diarrhoea
- A) Otitis Externa
- E) Hyperadrenocorticism
- D) Urinary Spincter Mechanisim Incompetence
IMPORTANT
What is meant by the terrm AETIOLOGY?
The CAUSE of the disease
i.e. viral, bacterial, neoplastic, degenerative
IMPORTANT
What is meant by the terrm Pathophysiology?
The disordered physiological processes associated with the disease or injury
i.e; the way that the disease impacts the body functions!
What is meant by the term pathology?
The study of the disease
What is meant by Clinical Signs?
Signs the patient may show upon examination, what are abnormal in nature + may indicate disease
What is meant by the term Differential diagnosis?
Distinguishing the disease or condition from others that present with similar clinical signs or symptoms
i.e; short list of potential diagnosis that are made before a definitive diagnosis is reached
What is meant by the term Definitive diagnosis?
The final diagnosis that is made after getting the results from tests (such as blood tests or biopsies) that were performed to find out if a certain disease or condition was present
What are the potential differential diagnosis for an elderly cat who is losing weight?
Not in order..
- Renal failure
- Hypothyroidism
- Tumour/Neoplasia
- Heavy parasite burden
- Gum disease
- Gastrointestinal disease
- Diabetes
How could you reach a definitive diagnosis?
- Biopsies
- Physical examination
- Full clinical history
- Diagnostic imaging
- Blood tests (Glucose, Liver, Kidney, Pancreatic, Thyroid enzymes)
What is meant by the term Prognosis?
The likely outcome of a medical condition
I.e;
1. Excellent
1. Great
1. Fair
1. Poor
1. Fatal
What are the 5 grades of Prognosis?
- Excellent
- Great
- Fair
- Poor
- Fatal
How would you describe the prognosis for a dog with Rabies?
- Excellent
- Great
- Fair
- Poor
- Fatal
Fatal
How would you describe the prognosis for a kitten with an itchy ear?
- Excellent
- Great
- Fair
- Poor
- Fatal
Excellent/Great
What is meant by the term Acute disease?
Rapid + severe onset of disease
What is meant by the term Chronic disease?
Disease that lasts longer than 3 months
What is meant by the term Neoplastic disease?
Uncontrolled + abnormal growth of cells + tissues
What is meant by the term Nutritional/Metabolic disease?
A group of diseases that result from imbalances in the intake + utilisation of nutrients
What is meant by the term Degenerative disease?
The disease progressively deteriorates
What is meant by the term Infectious disease?
A pathogen causing disease that may caused by mulitple pathogens, that infect its host + has the ability to infect others
What is meant by the term Idiopathic disease?
Disease of an unknown cause
What is meant by the term Genetic/Inherited disease?
A disease caused by mutations in DNA
What is meant by the term Congential disease?
A disease that the patient is born with
What is meant by the term Immune-Mediated disease?
A disease where the Immune system attacks itself
