VETT 130 Exam II 4-7 Wks

VETT 130 Exam II 4-7 Wks The term that describes using some portion of the GI tract to provide nutrients is: - Enteral feeding is the feeding of specialist nutritional products to a person intravenously, bypassing the usual process of eating and digestion. - Parenteral feeding Sick and injured animals should be fed by the _______route whenevery possible. - Enteral Which of the following could be used to help stimulate an appetite in an anorexic patient? - Cyproheptadine Which of the following is/are important when counseling a client on nutrition? (Check all that apply) - Feeding regimens Exercise strategies Discussing the health risks associated with obesity Routine weighing and record keeping BCS The term that means lack or loss of appetite is: - Anorexia PEG tubes are used for parenteral feeding. - False When developing a weight loss plan for a patient that is obese, what information should you obtain about the pet during the evaluation? - Thorough physical exam; BCS CBC / Blood Chemistries / UA Patient's eating habits / behavior Pet food label; container that client uses to measure food and the amount fed; a list of all treats / table scraps given each day Palatability of a food can be affected by which of the following? - Temperature