Alterations in Cardiovascular and Hemolymphatic Systems p76-87

Question 1

What are common peripheral swellings seen in both equine and ruminants?

Answer 1

Thrombophlebitis, abscess, cellulitis, Clostridium species myositis, muscle disruption/hematoma, fracture, insect bites

Question 2

What are the peripheral lymph nodes most readily accessible for examination in large animals?

Answer 2

Submandibular (horses)
Superficial cervical (ruminants)
Superficial inguinal (ruminants

Question 3

Common causes of peripheral lymph node enlargement in equine?

Answer 3

Strangles, lymphosarcoma, URI, Pigeon fever

Question 4

Common causes of peripheral lymph node enlargement in ruminants?

Answer 4

Caseous lymphadenitis, lymphosarcoma, abscess or cellulitis

Question 5

What determines arterial pulse pressure?

Answer 5

Cardiac output, venous impedance, and heart rate

Question 6

What can cause hyperkinetic arterial pulses?

Answer 6

Increased cardiac output, increased stroke volume, bradycardia

Question 7

What can cause hypokinetic arterial pulses?

Answer 7

Hypovolemia, left ventricular failure, rarely mitral or aortic valve stenosis