Quiz 6 Anal sacs, enemas, bathing

Question 1

Give two examples of when a diagnostic enema would be indicated

Answer 1

• to determine if a foreign body is present
• to identify ulcerative collitis

Question 2

which one of these products should not be used as an enema?

Answer 2

over the counter human enemas

Question 3

using a clock as a guide anal sacs are located

Answer 3

4 and 8 posisition

Question 4

an anal sac that cannot be emptied may become impacted?

Answer 4

true

Question 5

Describe each shampoo compound with their use
1. sulfur
2. salicylic acid
3. tar
4. benzoyl peroxide
5. iodine
6. pyrethrins
7. emollients
8. Humectants

Answer 5

1. sulfur- mild shampoo agent with a mild follicular flushing ability
2. salicylic acid- mild shampoo used in combination with other agents
3. tar - greasy seborrhea
4. benzoyl peroxide-greasy seborrheas and secondary bacterial dermatitis
5. iodine - fungal infections
6. pyrethrins - antiparasitic agents
7. emollients - conditioning agent , soothens and softens
8. Humectants - rehydrate and soften epidermis

Question 6

by placing fluid in the colon it rehydrates hard feces, this procedure is called a ___________

Answer 6

evacuant

Question 7

a medicated enema is good for constipation?

Answer 7

false

Question 8

which is not an indication for an evacuant enema?

Answer 8

neoplasia

Question 9

list 3 clinical signs of impacted anal glands:

Answer 9

scooting, licking and chewing around anus, pain or tenderness around the anus among paplation