Problem bottom SDL Flashcards
1
Q
What is diarrhoea?
A
frequent discharge of the bowels in a liquid form
2
Q
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a nasogastric feeding tube?
A
3
Q
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a oesophageal feeding tube?
A
4
Q
what the advantages and disadvantages of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube?
A
5
Q
What structures can be examined on a rectal exam of small animals?
A
anal glands
rectal wall
repro tract
urethra
pelvis
lymph nodes
6
Q
How can cause impacted anal glands?
A
diarrhoea doesn’t exert enough pressure on anal glands to empty them
obesity => decreased muscle tone
diet
infections
allergies
