Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
15 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
When is a patient geriatric? |
When 75% of life expectancy is met |
|
|
What dog breeds tend to live longer? |
Smaller breeds |
|
|
Geriatric |
Stage of progressive decline in physical condition, organ function, sensory function, mental function, and immunity |
|
|
Should have vet visits at least? |
Yearly |
|
|
Poor oral hygiene can lead to? |
Kidney and heart disease |
|
|
Hospice |
Care designed to support patients in the final stage of terminal illness |
|
|
Palliative Care |
Specialized medical care for animals living with serious illness focused on relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness |
|
|
Senescence |
Condition or process of deterioration with age |
|
|
Endocrine system decline leads too? |
Imbalances in the hormone system |
|
|
Immune system decline leads to? |
Reduced ability to combat infection and longer healing times |
|
|
Cardiovascular decline can lead to? |
Heart disease |
|
|
Behavior Changes |
Sleep cycle Response to commands Interactions |
|
|
Appearance Changes |
Gray, dull, dry coat Loss of muscle mass Cataracts and nuclear sclerosis |
|
|
Loss of smell can lead to? |
Loss of appetite |
|
|
The premise of geriatric care is? |
Older dogs are different and early intervention is imperative |
