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Topic 1 - Signs Of Health And Diseases Flashcards

1
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Polydipsia

A

Excess thirst

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Polyuria

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Increased frequency of urination

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Dyspnoea

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Difficult Breathing

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6
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Cyanosis

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Blue discolouration of gums, eyelids, skins caused by imperfect oxygenation of the blood

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7
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Stethoscope

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Instrument for listening to internal body sounds

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What are the 3 steps of the examination routine?

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  1. Collection of adequate history
  2. Distant examination
  3. Detailed examination
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What are important facts that should be collected for an animal’s history?

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Name, animal’s age, breed, colour, sex, previous medical history, eating habits, number of animals at home and if they’ve been desexed or not

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Urinary incontinence

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inability to stop urine leaking from the bladder

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12
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In the vet hospital situation, you often need to contact ______ during the course of treatment

A

The owner

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13
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Apnoea

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Absence of breathing

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14
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Sick and injured animals often are much more responsive when you use __________

A

Their name

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15
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Hyperpnoea

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Increased respiration rate

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16
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Diet consisting of a lot of bones will make the animal more likely to suffer from_______

A

Constipation

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18
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Daschunds suffer from …

A

Back problems

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19
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What diseases do dogs need protecting from?

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Canine distemper
Hepatitis
Parvo
Kennel Cough
Leptospirosis
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20
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Cocker specials suffer from…

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Ear infections

21
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What information should be included about the owner?

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Surname, initials, home address, home and business number, contact number for spouse and number for a friend/relative

22
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Why do you need to know the animals name when working in a boarding kennel?

A

Animals and owners respond better and feel more assured in strange environments

23
Q

What diseases do cats need protecting from?

A

Feline Respiratory (cat flu) and panleucopenia (feline enteritis)

24
Q

Labradors, retrievers and Rottweilers suffer from…

A

HD (Hip dysplasia)

25
Q

What disease is spread by mosquitoes to dogs?

A

Heartworm

26
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Bradycardia

A

Decreased heart rate

27
Q

Why is it important to obtain a detailed history of an animal when it is ill?

A

So the nurse can formulate the most appropriate treatment program

28
Q

What diseases to horses need protecting from?

A

Tetanus

Strangles

29
Q

Queen

A

Female Cat

32
Q

Poodles suffer from ….

A

Eye deterioration

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