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1
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List three situations in which a human-animal relationship may be perceived as stronger or more important than usual

A

Owners believe they rescued companion from death/near death
Owners believe their companion animal got them through a difficult period in life
Owners spent their childhood with companion animal

2
Q

What is grief?

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• Mental anguish after loss of an object of attachment

3
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What are the 5 stages of grief?

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Denial, bargaining, anger, depression, resolution

4
Q

What does euthanasia mean (literally)?

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the act of inducing painless death

5
Q

What is a barbiturate?

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ultra-short-acting anesthesia

6
Q

When it comes to questioning clients, what kind of questions should we ask? What kinds of things should we avoid?

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Ask open-ended questions (don’t show biases or beliefs)

Avoid being judgmental or the care & management of pet and avoid complex medical terminology

7
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What is included in the signalment?

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Age, breed, sex & reproductive status

8
Q

What is the presenting complaint?

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The most important information addressed in the medical history (discuss each complaint separately)

9
Q

How do we prevent overlooking an important physical exam finding?

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Following a consistent routine, perform an evaluation of every system

10
Q

What is mentation?

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Assessed subjectively during visual observation of the patient and may be described as bright and alert, quiet, dull or obtunded (not interested in surroundings)

11
Q

What is ataxia?

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a term used to describe uncoordinated muscle movements when walking

12
Q

What is included in TPR?

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Temperature, pulse, respiration

13
Q

What is the normal temperature range for dogs and cats?

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100-102.5

14
Q

How do we calculate a resting respiratory rate?

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Number of breaths per 15 seconds x 4= RR OR breaths per 10 seconds x6

15
Q

Which vessel is usually used to palpate pulses?

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femoral artery

16
Q

What is a pulse deficit?

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Absence of a palpable pulse (or a significant change in pulse quality) with an audible heartbeat

17
Q

What is pulse pressure?

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The pressure you feel when palpating a pulse

18
Q

What is halitosis?

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Foul breath odor

19
Q

What is the nictitating membrane?

A

Third eyelid

20
Q

What is anisocoria?

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Pupils are different sizes

21
Q

What is petechiation?

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Small, visible, pinpoint hemorrhage lesions in the ear

22
Q

What is the instrument called that we use to examine deeper structures within the ear canal?

A

otoscope

23
Q

What is stertor?

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a loud snoring or snorting sound

24
Q

What is stridor?

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a high pitched inspiratory wheeze

25
Q

What is a capillary refill time? What should it be in a normally hydrated animal?

A

A reflection of cardiac output, which is affected by hydration status. Normal time is less than 2.5 seconds

26
Q

What is a sinus arrhythmia?

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heart rate increases slightly during inspiration and decreases slightly during expiration

27
Q

What is cystocentesis?

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aspiration of urine from the bladder by using a syringe attached to a needle

28
Q

How can we tell if an animal has “flea dirt” or is just dirty?

A

putting a drop of water on it

29
Q

What is etiology?

A

The cause of disease

30
Q

What is meant by anomalous?

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Due to congenital or hereditary defects, usually in young animals

31
Q

What does ischemic mean or imply?

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Inadequate supply of blood to a part of the body

32
Q

What is iatrogenic?

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Caused by medical professional/treatment

33
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What is idiopathic?

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An unknown cause

34
Q

What is pathogenesis?

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Natural progression of what goes wrong in the body from an illness or condition

35
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What is morbidity?

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• Rate at which an illness or abnormality occurs

36
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What is mortality?

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Death rate (ratio of actual deaths to expected ones)

37
Q

What do we mean by sequela?

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Abnormal condition that follows as the result of a disease, treatment, or injury

38
Q

Rank prognostic terms from best prognosis to worse starting with “excellent” and ending with “grave.”

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Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor, Guarded, Grave