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Geriatric |
Branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and aging people |
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Hospice |
Facility or program designed to provide a caring environment to meet the physical and emotional needs of the terminally ill |
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Incontinence |
Involuntary urination or defecation |
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What are the life stages of a dog and cat |
Pediatric: Birth to 6 month old Young adult: 6 months to 2-5 (dogs) 6 months to 4 years (cat) Mature adult: 2-5/9 years (dogs) 4-12 years in (cats) Senior citizens: After mature adulthood |
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Life stage of progressive decline in |
Physical condition Organ function Sensory function Mental function Immunity |
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What is part of integrating geriatric care |
Owner education Disease prevention strategies Detection of medical conditions or behavioral issues at earliest possible stage |
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How many times should they have a physical exam |
Two years |
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What should annually testing include |
CBC Chemistry panel Chest radiographs Urinalysis Blood pressure |
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What is halitosis |
Bad breath |
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What is CVD |
Chronic valvular disease |
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What are the cs of cardiac disease |
Fatigue Exercise intolerance Collapse Cough |
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What could indicate the need of oral examination |
Halitosis Difficulty chewing Dropping food from the mouth Excessive salivation |
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What are cs of respiratory disease |
Abnormal lung sounds Coughing Exercise intolerance Chang in respiration rate or effort
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What is neoplasia |
Cancer |
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What is the most common concern of geriatric |
Neoplasia |
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What are the cs of chronic renal disease |
Water intake increase Urinary output increase Appetite affected Overall demeanor changed |
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What could cause urinary and fecal incontinence |
Degenerative neurological diseases Spinal cord problems |
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What is paresis |
Partial function |
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What is the most common orthopedic disease |
Arthritis |
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What are common endorcine diseases |
Hyperthyroidism Diabetes mellitus Hyperadrenocorticism |
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What are the cs of hyperthyroidism |
Increased metabolic rate Increased appetite Weight loss Excessive thirst and urinating Lack of grooming Cool-seeking behavior Vomiting |
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What are the cs of diabetes mellitus |
Excessive thirst and urination excessive appetite Weight loss Urinary tract infections |
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What does diabetes mellitus cause |
Insufficient production of insulin Inability of glucose to enter cells |
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What is hyperadrenocorticism also known as |
Cushing's disease |
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What causes cushing's disease |
Excess production of glucocorticoids |
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What are the cs of Hyperadrenocorticism |
Excessive thirst Appetite Urination Infections |
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How do you prevent decubital ulcers |
Encourage pet to stand and walk every 4-6 hours Keep pet dry and clean of urine and other moisture Provide cushions and extra pads |
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How do you express the bladder |
Hands on each side of patient abdomen Feel for "water balloon" structure Squeeze with pressure to produce stream form urethra, until "balloon" feels empty |
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Bladder could be _________ with excessive pressure |
Ruptured |
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What is urine scalding |
When urine leakage occurs |
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Feeding tubes are not recommended for |
Life supports |
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What are the types of feed tubes |
Short-term (nasoesophageal tube) Long-term (Esophagostomy tube) Permanent ( Gastrostomy Tube) |
