Dr. Little: Equine Jeopardy Rview Flashcards
Most distal nerve block performed in the horse
palmar digital nerve block
During a colic episode an NG tube was passed and positive net reflux obtained- this treatment is often given via the NG tube
nothing
A horse displays a head nod up when the right front limb contacts the ground is said to have a lameness associated with this limb
right front
Most common complication of castration in horses
- excessive hemorrhage
This is a common shoeing/trimming prescription given for horses with caudal heel pain
- shorten/roll the toe
Forelimb lameness is often exacerbated when the horse is trotted in small circles- exacerbation of a right forelimb lameness would be expected when the horse is trotted
- to the right
During this type of wound healing, the wound is allowed to heal without suture placement
- second intention wound healing
This is one of the 3 main reasons for skin graft failure
- motion, infection, hemorrhage
This substance is commonly found associated with wounds on the distal limbs of horses which inhibits healing
- granulation tissue
This medication should be given to all horses post castration
- phenylbutazone
Endotoxemia secondary to reperfusion injury can lead to the demise of a horse post op- this antibiotic is commonly used to combat endotoxemia in the horse
- polymyxin B
This is the most common clinical sign of septic arthritis
- lameness
This dewormer is used to treat horses with bots
- ivermectin
This procedure is performed during colic surgery for horses with surgical impactions
- pelvic flexure enterotomy
It is recommended to vaccinate pregnant mares approximately this many weeks prior to parturition
- 4-6 weeks
This type of grass hay has been associated with ileal impactions in the horse
- Bermuda grass hay
In a foal with cystorrhexis, these electrolyte abnormalities would be expected
- hyponatremia, hypochloridemia, hyperkalemia
This vaccine is often administered to pregnant mares at specific intervals throughout gestation
- equine herpesvirus
This is the best way to minimize swelling post castration
- exercise
A distal limb flexion test is performed to stress and help identify lameness in the horses- this specific flexion test not only places stress on the fetlock but also
– coffin and pastern joints
This is the mainstay of treatment for post-op ileus
- fluid therapy/cardiovascular support
It is imperative that horses are current on this vaccination at the time of castration
- tetanus toxoid vaccine
This vaccine must be administered by a veterinarian
- rabies
This is the incision site for equine castration
- scrotal incision
This fracture extends across a growth plate and through the metaphysis
- salter harris type II
This is the maintenance fluid requirements of an average 500kg horse
- 1L/hr or 25L per day
This lesion causes colic in horses and is often treated by jogging the horse after pharmaceutical administration
- nephrosplenic entrapment
This is the primary collagen found in tendons
- type I collagen
Horses undergoing arthrodesis of this joint have >80% prognosis for return to work
- hindlimb pastern arthrodesis
In a critically ill colicky patient this can be given to help support cardiovascular status prior to transport to a surgical facility
- hypertonic saline administration – follow up with 10L crystalloids per 1L hypertonic saline
These 2 hormonal assays can help differentiate a gelding from cryptorchid stallion
– testosterone, estrone sulfate (conjugated estrogen) assays or Hcg stim test
This type of colon obstruction causes severe congestion and edema in the mesentery and affected colon
- hemorrhagic strangulating obstruction (not ischemic)
Foals become infected with this parasite via transmammary transmission
- strongyloides westeri
A wound in this location often leads to significant subcutaneous emphysemia, and in severe cases pneumomediastinum
- axillary wound- one way valve
These are potential predisposing factors for colon torsion in horses
- recent parturition, recent access to lush green grass, recent dietary changes
In a horse with POI, gastric decompression is often carried out every
2-3 hours
Hemorrhage after castration- packing site does not resolve issue- you call the client and recommend
- re-anesthetize, identify and ligate the vessel
Unvaccinated horses with this disease almost always demonstrate signs of lip twitching
- west nile virus
Most colon torsions twist this direction
- dorso-medially (right ventral colon) -
