Animal nursing - common medical conditions 0.0 / 5 ? AllCommon medical conditionsAll LevelsAll boards Created by: sophie.richards4Created on: 04-02-18 20:19 What is Arthritis? Arthritis is the inflammation of a joint 1 of 38 Give 2 signs/symptoms of Arthritis in a dog Lameness and loss of appetite 2 of 38 How is Arthritis diagnosed? examination, radiography, joint tap, blood sampling 3 of 38 How is Arthritis treated? analgesia, physiotherapy, diet 4 of 38 What is Colitis Colitis is inflammation of the Colon 5 of 38 Give 2 signs/symptoms of Colitis in a cat Increased frequency of defecating and blood in poo (Haematochezia) 6 of 38 How is Colitis diagnosed? Clinical history, Clinical examination, Faecal analysis, Endoscopy 7 of 38 How is Colitis treated? Low fat novel protein diet (clotted cheese); small frequent meals; Hygiene 8 of 38 What is Pancreatitis It is inflammation of the pancreas 9 of 38 Give 2 signs/symptoms of pancreatitis Anorexi, vomiting, diarrhoea 10 of 38 How is Pancreatitis diagnosed? Blood sampling, abdominal radiography, Abdominal ultrasound 11 of 38 How is Pancreatitis treated? Analgesia, IVFT 12 of 38 What is Chronic renal failure (CRF) ? It is the progressive loss and function of the kidneys over a prolonged period of time 13 of 38 Give 2 signs/symptoms of CRF Polyuria, Polydipsia, vomiting 14 of 38 How is CRF diagnosed? Ultrasound, Renal biopsy, blood sampling, Urinalysis 15 of 38 How is CRF treated? IVFT, Antiemetics, Peritoneal dialysis, low protein diet 16 of 38 What is Urinary tract disease Cystitis? It is the inflammation of the bladder 17 of 38 Give 2 signs/symptoms of Urinary tract Cystitis Polydipsia, Polyuria, Hypertension 18 of 38 How is Cystitis diagnosed? Urinalysis, Abdominal ultrasound 19 of 38 How is Cystitis treated? Diet, Antibiotics, Anti-inflammatories, 20 of 38 What is Crystalluria? It is the formation of stones or calculi in the urinary tract 21 of 38 Give 2 signs/symptoms of Crystalluria Polyuria, Polydipsia 22 of 38 How is Crystalluria diagnosed? Urinalysis, Abdominal ultrasound 23 of 38 How is Crystalluria treated? Diet, urinary catheter, surgical intervention, antibiotics 24 of 38 What is Diabetes Mellitus (DM) DM is insufficient production of Insulin in the pancreas, leading to hyperglycaemia 25 of 38 Give 2 signs/symptoms of DM Polyuria, weight loss 26 of 38 How is DM diagnosed? Urinalysis, blood tests, abdominal ultrasound 27 of 38 How is DM treated? Insulin, diet 28 of 38 What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) It is when the body breaks down muscle and fat to supplement the lack of glucose 29 of 38 Give 2 signs/symptoms of DKA Polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss 30 of 38 How is DKA diagnosed Urinalysis, abdominal ultrasound, blood sampling 31 of 38 How is DKA treated? Insulin, diet, monitoring closely 32 of 38 What is Congestive heart failure (CHF)? It is the inability of the heart to pump inadequate blood to the rest of the body 33 of 38 It can be 'backed up' in 3 different places, name these: Space around the lungs (pleural effusia); In the abdomen (Acites) or Directly in the lungs (Pulmonary Oedema) 34 of 38 What location would be left-sided CHF and right-sided CHF Left= Pleural effusia and Pulmonary Oedema/ right= ascites 35 of 38 Give 2 signs/symptoms of CHF constant panting, coughing at night, weight loss, tachypnea, dyspnea 36 of 38 How is CHF diagnosed? Cardiac auscultation, echocardiogram, thoracic radiography, electrocardiogram 37 of 38 How is CHF treated? Oxygen therapy, Diuretics, Heart monitoring, Needle drain 38 of 38
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