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what is pancreatitis?

inflammation of the pancreas, can cause abdonminal disruption which results in the digesrive enzymes breaking down fat in other organs. the body begins to digest itself.

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4 symptoms of pancreatitis

pyrexia (high temp), vomiting, diarrhoea and anorexia

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what are the two types of arthritis?

Rheumatoid - cartilage rubbing together causing imflamtion of joints. Osteoarthritis - the cartilage breaks away from the joints.

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name three symptoms of arthritis

Lazy, Bunny hoping and Depressed

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how could anti-emetics assisit a patient with pancreatitis?

stop them from being sick

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how could pancreatitis affect the other organs in the abdominal cavity?

Compress them, Breaks down fat - that leads to organs digesting themselves

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what is Pyometra?

an infection of the uterus. The uterus fills with pus and blood. This normally occurs 5-6 weeks after a season.

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what is the difference between and open Pyometra and a closed Pyometra?

OPEN- will leak from the *****. CLOSED- it will not leak, the ***** reamains closed, retraining the infection internally.

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what condition is more serious between an open pyometra or a closed pyrometra?

CLOSED becuase the infection is kept internally and is harder to treat

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Symptoms of Pyometra

Swollen abdomen, vomiting, vaginal dishcharge, abdominal pain.

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complications of Pyometra

Death, Rupture, Toxicity and Dehydration

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what is diabetes?

a shortage of insulin being produced by the pancreas

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what is Type 1 diabetes? and three symptoms?

diabetes mellitus - Insulin dependant. Dehydration, UTI, sweet smelling breath

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what is type 2 diabetes? and two symptoms? (rare)

Diabetes insipidus (DI) is a rare disorder that affects water metabolism, preventing the body from conserving water and releasing too much of it. Polydipisa (abnormally thirsty) and Polyuria (production of abnormally large volumes of dilute urine)

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name four things that a bandage couuld be used for?

support (fracture), wound protection, amputation ans restrict movement

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what is the primary layer in a bandage?

it consistis of the wound dressing and prevents the bandage from sticking to the wound.

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what must the primary layer on a bandage be?

sterile and in close contact with the wound

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what is the secondary layer in a bandage?

it is the supporting layer and padding layer, it should provide comfort.

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what does padding in a bandage prevent?

from being applied to tightly and prevents development of pressure sores.

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what is the tertiary layer in a bandage?

this layer is the protecting and securing layer, it holds other materials in place and provides extra supportand protection from contamination.

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what is the top layer of a bandage for added protection called?

co-flex (the pattern stuff that sticks to itself)

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what does dysuria mean?

difficulty urinating

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in an arthritic patient, their exercise could reduce. how could you adapt their needs for this?

hydrotherapy, less food/healthier diet.

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how can pyometra be prevented?

neutering ******* at 6 months of age

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