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Ascites
abnormal fluid in the abdomen
Emetic
substance to induce vomiting
Jaundice
yellow discoloration of the skin
Palpation
to feel
febrile
fever
Idiopathic
unknown cause
Venipuncture
obtain blood from vein
Tendon
muscle to bone
Ligament
bone to bone
Fracture
broken bone
Open Fracture
broken bone through skin
Peritoneum
lining of abdominal cavity
Function of the LARGE INTESTANT
Absorb Water
Absorb Electrolytes
Produce Vitamins B and K
Function of the Small Intestine
digest and absorb food
Anorexia
not eating
Enteritis
Inflammation of the small intestant
Gastroenteritis
inflammation of the stomach and small intestine
Trichobezoar
hairball
Homeostasis
equillibrium
Cystocentesis
surgical puncture of the urinary bladder
Azotemia
presence of urea or other nitrogenous elements in the blood
seen in renal failure
may see ulcers in mouth
Petechia
small pinpoint bruises
Ecchymosis
large bruise
Atelectasis
collapsed lung
Orthopnea
stance animals will assume to try to breathe
Nosocomial Infection
problem as a result of treatment
Ataxia
without coordination
"stumbling"
Erythropoietin
hormone produced by the kidney that stimulates RBC production in the bone marrow
Nephritis
inflammation of the kidneys
The sternum is divided into 3 parts. What are they?
1. Manubrium (cranial)
2. Body (middle)
3. Xiphoid (caudal)
Where is the pulse taken?
femoral pulse, inside femur
Review all Lymph node locations
1. Submandibular
2. Prescapular
3. Axillary
4. Popliteal
5. Inguinal
Stomatitis
inflammation of the mouth
Cyanosis
inadequate oxygen levels
blue discoloration
Ventral
towards abdomen
Dorsal
towards vertebrae
Caudal
towards tail
Cranial
towards head
Medial
towards median line
Distal
away from body (appendage)
Proximal
towards body (appendage)
Intussusceptions
telescoping one part of the intestine into an adjacent part
Tenesmus
straining painful defication
Hepatoma
tumor of the liver
Incontinence
inability to control
Buccal
cheek
Ulcer
erosion of tissue
Antiemetic
prevent vomiting
Zoonosis
disease that can be passed between animals and humans
Emaciation
wasting away
Phleb/o
veins (also vein/o)
CP deficits (knuckling)
slow or absent to recover from knuckling
Entropion
eyelids roll inward
Oliguria
decreased production of urine
Cystitis
bladder infection
Urinalysis
exam of urine components
Pollakiuria
increased frequency of urination
Lethargy
listless
low energy
Hypothermic
low body temp
Polyuria/ Polydipsia
"PU/PD"
Increased uring and increased drinking
really is increase in urine production and increased drinking
TPR on a Dog
99.5-102.5
60-180
10-30
pink
<2
TPR on a Cat
100.5-102.5
140-220
24-42
pink
<2
-ectomy
surgical removal
-rrhea
flow/discharge
-itis
inflammation
-algia
-dynia
pain
Enter/o
small intestine
Cardi/o
heart
Or/o
Stomat/o
mouth
Hem/o
blood
Gastr/o
stomach
Ren/o
kidney
Oste/o
bone
Splen/o
spleen
Hepat/o
liver
Dent/o
teeth
Labi/o
lips
Gloss/o
tounge
Needle sizes/colors
25 red
22 blue
20 pink
18 green
16 grey
BLUE MM Color
cyanosis
cause: hypoxia (lack of oxygen)
YELLOW MM Color
Jaundice/Ictric
Cause: increased billiruben, liver problems
RED MM Color
hyperemia
cause: septicema
White MM Color
white
cause: anemia
Isothenuria
USG 1.008-1.012
looks like water
Normal Urine Production
1-2 ml/kg/hr
Author
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VET1055Midterm
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VET1055 Midterm
Updated
2010-05-13T00:47:57Z
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