CAED Digestive System Review

Stage 1 - gingivitis

Which stage of periodontal disease is still reversible?

Papilloma

Which of the following is a benign oral tumor described as having a cauliflower-like appearance?

salivary mucocele

Accumulation of saliva in the subQ tissue, dogs between 2 and 4 years, german sheps and mini poodles

Endoscopy

Which diagnostic procedure may be used to remove an esophageal foreign object?

Right lateral

Which radiographic view is specifically recommended for diagnosing GDV?

HCT/PCV

Which test is used to check hydration status in a patient with acute diarrhea?

head shy

Which clinical sign of periodontal disease may cause an animal to avoid having its head or face touched?

Epulis

Which benign oral growth is associated with the gingiva, especially near the incisors?

Blood tinged, stringy fluid with low cell count

What may the fluid look like when a salivary mucocele is evaluated by paracentesis?

24-48 hours

After removal of an esophageal foreign object, how long should you fast the animal?

squamous cell carcinoma

malignant, melanomas, pigmented/nonpigmented

lip fold dermatitis

moisture in lip folds, food and hair can also contribute, surgical resection of lip folds