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Physical Examination

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the cornerstone of ever diagnosis and treatment

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Presenting Problem

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The reason the animal is at the vet

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Body Systems History

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detailed questions about the body system or systems involved in the presenting problem

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Body Systems Review

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a review of the body systems to note any additional problems the animal may have

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Signalment

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the overall patient description; breed, genes, age, reproductive status

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Environmental History

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the animals most recent lining situation

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Pulmonary Edema

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fluid accumulation in the lungd

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Intervertebral DIsk Disease

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deteriorated cushions between the vertebra

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Vertebrae

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bones of the spine

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Palpation

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examining body parts by touch

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Auscultation

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listening for sounds produced within the body

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Observation

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involved careful visual inspection of each body and evaluation the animal as a hwile

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Systemic Examination

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begins by examine one body system inits entirety before moving on to the next

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Alopecia

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loss of hair on the body

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Erythroderma

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a medical term meaning “reddened skin”

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Papules

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a hard, pimple like bump

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Comedones

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skin lesions that resemble blackheads

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Cranial

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towards the head

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Inguinal region

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between the rear legs

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Medial

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towards the middle

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Nares

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nostrils

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Neuro Hammer

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an examination instrument used by the vet to check on an animals reflexes

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Perfuse

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to pump; in the animal, the body’s ability to pump blood

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Papillae

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a pimple like structure that can be found in the ear canal; choana

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Tympanic Membrane
membrane that covers the ear drum
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Ventral
towards the anterior of front
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Turgor Pressure
normal elasticity of the elasticity of the skin for evidence of dehydration
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Thoracic Area
the chest cavity of an animal
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Thorax
chest
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Rales
abnormal crackling sounds heard in the lungs
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Capillary Refill Time
the time it takes for the vessels in the muccus membranes to return to normal after being pressed
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Pulse Deficits
Distinct difference between the point at which the heart beats and the point at which a pulse beats is felt. Pulse should be felt immediately after heart beat
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Cranial third
Stomach, spleen, 2/3 of the kidneys
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Medial third
Small intestines, caudal 1/3 of the kidneys
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Caudal third
Urinary bladder, large intestine
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Palpenral Reflex
evaluate by touching the medial corner of the eye to elicit a blink
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Menace reflex
is evaluated by moving an open palm rapidly toward the animals eye
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Proprioception
the righting reflex (should be present in each of the 4 paws)
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Submandibular Lymph Nodes
located caudal to the mandible on each side of the jaw
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Dorsal
towards the bak
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Caudal
Towards the tail
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Prescapular Lymph Nodes
located just cranial and dorsal to the shoulder joint
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Axillary Lymph Nodes
located in the arm pit region of the animal
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Inguinal lymph Nodies
located in the inguinal region between the rear legs
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Popliteal Lymph Noddes
located in the inguinal region between the rear legs
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Stifle Joint
Knee
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Conjunctiva
membrane that covers the eyeball as well as the inside of the eyelids
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Normal colour of the eyelids
pink
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Sclera
white part of eye
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Cornea
the transparent layer that covers the very front of the eye
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Ophthalmoscope
an instrument used to visualize the interior chamber of the eye, where signs of disease or trauma can sometimes be seen
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Otoscope
an instrument used to inspect the ear of an animal; its essential diagnostic took to determine types of infection and discover bodies
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Medical Record Chart
a legal document belonging to the vet hospital or owner of the practice
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Progress Notes
portion of a medical chart devoted to ongoing patient evaluation using the SOAP format
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Subjective Data
includes the reason the animal is being presented to the bet clinic
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Objective Data
can be measured; quantifiable
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Client Education
a general term that covers many of the clients interactions at a practice
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Diagnosis
identifying the cause of the animals symptoms
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Prognosis
outlook for the patient
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Bilateral
occurring or having 2 sides
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Cephalic Venipuncture
taking a blood sample from the foreleg of an animal
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Choana
a slit like opening on the roof of the mouth in a bird
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Cradle
a device that consists of wooden stats or round woven together that go around a horses neck to keep the neck straight and prevent the horse from chewing at itself
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Hobble
rope or chain device that encircles the rear legs restricting the animals ability to kick
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Integumentary System
skin and attached structures such as hair
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Jugular venipuncture
taking a blood sample from the front neck
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Keel
the breast bone of a bird
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Lateral Recumbency
laying on its side
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Cardiovascular System
body system that circulates blood
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Cat bag
a restraining devide consisting of a zipper and several openings for treating different parts of the cats body
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Elizabethan Collar
circular plastic shield resembling a lampshade, that encircles the neck and extends to end of muzzle
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Head catch
the part of a stall or chute that traps cattle by the head
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Heart - Girth - Tape
Flexible tape measuring device that weights a horse by measuring its girth just behind the elbow in its heart area
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Hog Snare
a pole with a loop of cable at the end that can be tightened over a pigs snout
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Master Problem List
the first page of a vet medical chart that serves a an index or table of contents for the rest of the record
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Mouth Gag
wedge shaped structure that prevents a horse from biting down while someone is examining or treating its mouth
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Nose Tongs
Cattle restraint device that grasps the centre of the nose just inside the nostrils to permit more hand control
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Radiographs
x-rays
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Respiratory System
body system that takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide
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Scruff
Grasping the loose skin behind an animals neck; restraint method for cats
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Peristalsis
involuntary constriction and relation of the muscles of the intestine or another canal creating wavelike movements that push the contents of the canal forward
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Seizure
short circuit in the brain that makes the animal lose control over its body
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Twitch
a horse restraint device usually either a long wooden handle affixed to a shout loop of chain, or two hinged metal handle that pinch and hold

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