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Older pets require _____ care to prevent diseases.
2.
Pts tend to have ____ symptoms such as anorexia,lethargy and weight loss
3.
This oral CS requires an oral exam
4.
Geriatric pts may be more of an _____ risk
5.
large breed dogs tend to develop this heart condition
6.
What happens secondary to heart condition?
7.
Can be associated with chronic lower airway disease
8.
Most common disease in geriatric patients.
9.
Most commonly seen in geriatric cats.
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Early CS of neurologic problems.
11.
Also known as degenerative joint disease.
12.
CS- increased app, weightloss,lack of grooming
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CS- weight gain,lethargy, alopecia
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CS-PU/PD, increased app, weight loss
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CS-Pendulous abdomen, alopecia, PU/PD
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CS- vague,PU/PD, weightloss
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___ Needs change as pts get older
19.
How often does BW need to be done if a pt is on pain meds?
20.
____pts need to be moved ever 4-6 hrs
21.
Formed from constant pressure on elbows, shoulders and hips
22.
Os may be taught how to give this at home
23.
Clean, dry bedding can help prevent
24.
This can help a pt want to eat.
25.
More invasive way to get a pt to eat
26.
Greatest gift we can give our patients when they are suffering
