IV San Bernard Module 2 Flashcards
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Subcutaneous
Under the skin; often called ‘Sub Q’
Subcutaneous; often called:
Sub Q
Hyperpigmentation
An increase in dark color in the skin cause by the pigment melanin
Pustule
Small elevated area on the skin filled with pus
Alopecia X; also known as
Black skin disease
A breed specific hormone hair-loss disorder most commonly affecting Nordic breeds
Alopecia X; a breed…
Dogs with Alopecia X can appear
Completely bald, either in patches or all over their body
Alopecia X; skin turns
Black associated with melanin being laid down
Alopecia
A loss of hair or baldness
Dry skin
skin (or sebum) that is lacking in hydration (water)
Allergy
A condition where the immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance
Allergen; a
A substance that causes an allergic reaction
Disinfection
The act of using chemicals or heat to kill germs
Addison’s Disease; also known as
Hypoadrenocorticism
Addison’s Disease; a disease that results from
A decrease in corticosteroid secretion from the adrenal gland
Acute
Having a sudden and generally severe onset
Abscess
A localized accumulation of pus
Abscess; can be associated
With infection or be sterile
Hot Spot; caused by
Bacteria normally found on the skin and occur when the dog incessantly scratches and chews the area
A hot spot area will
look painful, red, moist and hairless
Hot spots are more common in
Hot, humid weather and can be triggered by any allergen
Hot spots are more common in hot, humid weather and can be triggered by any allergen or
In response to an ear infection or irritation with secondary scratching
Cyst
An abnormal sac-like structure that is lined with cells which produce a liquid or thick material
Cutaneous
Relating to the skin