Weight loss (Yr 4)

Question 1

what are the four mechanisms of weight loss?

Answer 1

reduced intake
reduced digestion/absorption
increased losses
increased requirements

Question 2

what are the top three differentials for weight loss?

Answer 2

dental disorder
parasites
inadequate diet

Question 3

what is the difference between chronic and recurrent colic?

Answer 3

chronic - signs of variable intensity for >48 hours
recurrent - short periods of pain which recur at variable intervals

Question 4

what are the three processes which can cause intestinal pain?

Answer 4

stretch
inflammation
ischaemia
muscle spasm

Question 5

what causes verminous arteritis?

Answer 5

Strongylus vulgaris

Question 6

what are the main constants measured when doing total proteins?

Answer 6

globulin and albumin

Question 7

what can mask decreases in total protein?

Answer 7

dehydration

Question 8

is it more common to get GI loss of albumin or globulin?

Answer 8

albumin (they are smaller molecules)

Question 9

what is a common cause of hyperglobulinaemia?

Answer 9

chronic inflammatory diseases

Question 10

what are the three causes of hyperfibrinogenaemia?

Answer 10

neoplasia
infection
inflammation

Question 11

what type of protein is serum amyloid A?

Answer 11

acute phase protein

Question 12

what colour should peritoneal fluid be?

Answer 12

clear straw yellow colour