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O Connor Case Notes

The document outlines a writing task for the Occupational English Test focused on veterinary science, specifically regarding the care of a 7-year-old female poodle named Wanda. It provides detailed case notes about Wanda's medical history, recent diagnosis of diabetes mellitus, and a treatment plan that includes insulin administration, dietary changes, and exercise. The task requires writing a letter to the O’Connor family with specific care instructions for their pet.

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O Connor Case Notes

The document outlines a writing task for the Occupational English Test focused on veterinary science, specifically regarding the care of a 7-year-old female poodle named Wanda. It provides detailed case notes about Wanda's medical history, recent diagnosis of diabetes mellitus, and a treatment plan that includes insulin administration, dietary changes, and exercise. The task requires writing a letter to the O’Connor family with specific care instructions for their pet.

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Occupational English Test

WRITING SUB-TEST: VETERINARY SCIENCE


TIME ALLOWED: READING TIME: 5 MINUTES
WRITING TIME: 40 MINUTES

Read the case notes and complete the writing task which follows.

Notes:

Assume today’s date is 15 May 2021. You are a vet at a local clinic. ‘Wanda’, a 7-year-old female poodle, is your
patient.

Date: 15 May 2021

Owner: O’Connor family – Patrick (father)


Care is shared in this large family

Patient: ‘Wanda’, female poodle, age 7 years

Past history: Sep 2015 Produced a healthy litter

Nov 2016 Produced a healthy litter

Aug 2018 Condylar fracture of distal humerus

Nov 2019 Weight gain (children feeding dog sweet biscuits)


Advice on weight control/reduction – exercise, diet – monitor next visit
Suggestion re spaying – family to discuss

Jan 2021 Patrick reported dog urinating inside house & Ó thirst
Discussion re possible causes (e.g., diabetes) – to monitor. Check blood glucose
next appt. if necessary

Examination Record
14 May 2021 Blood glucose levels confirm diabetes mellitus
Urinalysis – kidney function/urinary tract infections – NAD

Treatment plan for Wanda (discussed with Patrick)


• Daily (12 noon) at-home testing – urine sugar, plus at regular vet visits. Technique (as
demonstrated in clinic): urine collection glucose stick in urine wait time specified on
box colour displayed on stick colour compared to chart on box record corresponding
number. Contact vet if reading Ó1+
• Special prescription diet – feed exact same diet & quantity of food daily at 1.30pm
• Insulin: 15 units insulin daily at 2.00pm, as demonstrated in clinic, & at regular vet visits.
Contact vet if unable to give as directed
• Same amount of exercise daily (for insulin regulation)
• After achieving regulated insulin levels, spaying recommended ( hormone effect on insulin
levels)
Instructions re warning signs
Sign of possible insulin overdose: ‘wobbly/drunken’ behaviour
Action: Rub approx. 4 tablespoons sugar syrup onto gums, if no improvement immediate
veterinarian emergency treatment

Other warning signs: Óthirst/urination, diarrhoea/vomiting, weakness/depression, difficulty breathing


Action: Notify veterinarian

Writing Task:

Using the information given above, write a letter to the O’Connor family to be kept in a central location at their home,
giving specific instructions for the care of their pet. Address your letter to the O’Connor Family, 123 High Street,
Bayview.
In your answer:
● Expand the relevant notes into complete sentences
● Do not use note form
● Use letter format
The body of the letter should be approximately 180–200 words.

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