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Finals Review Flashcards

1
Q

Which Perineural nerve block for the equine limb MUST be aseptic?

A

low 4-point block because might hit tendon sheath

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2
Q

the low 4-point block blocks ______ and _____ nerve; which one is blocked by the more proximal injection?

A

blocks Lateral and Medial Palmar nerves and Lateral and Medial palmar metacarpal nerves

the Palmar nerves are blocked by the more proximal injection (which is proximal to the proximal sesamoid bone to avoid the flexor manica/tendon sheath

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3
Q

which nerve block blocks the origin of the suspensory ligament?

A

lateral palmar

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4
Q

surgical treatment option for upward fixation of the patella

A

medial patellar PARTIAL desmotomy BUT doing hill work to strengthen quads should be tried first with NSAIDs

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5
Q

surrounds tendons that are NOT in a sheath

A

paratenon

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6
Q

surrounds fascicule and fibril in tendons

A

endotenon

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7
Q

surrounds tendons that are in a tendon sheath

A

epitenon

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8
Q

When splinting hindlimb flexor tendon lacerations, what must you remember?

A

Plant splint WITH FULL LIMB CAST (because of reciprocal apparatus)

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9
Q

Gold standard treatment for flexure tendon lacerations?

A

Surgery: debride +- tenorrhapy (only if >50% torn)

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10
Q

GS treatment for severe tendon laceration repair

A

Locking loop suture

Less exposed suture = less adhesion

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11
Q

What to do to minimize the risk of joint infection post arthrodesis?

A

Inject 125 mg amikacin

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12
Q

Femoropatellar joint communicates with _____ 60-65% of time

A

Medial femorotibial joint

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13
Q

Rule of thumb for regional limb perfusion if antibiotics

A

Do NOT exceed daily systemic dose. Rule of thumb- give 1/3 systemic dose

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14
Q

Penicillin is ____ dependent

A

Time dependent -> CRI

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15
Q

Aminoglycosides/gentamicin is _____ dependent

A

Concentration dependent -> bolus

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16
Q

How much fluid to use when lavaging septic joints?

A

5-10 L

17
Q

Most important component of tendinitis treatment

A

Rehab!!

Also rest

18
Q

Tendinitis surgical repair options

A
  • suturing if percutaneous injury
  • superior check ligament desmotomy
  • annular ligament desmotomy if excessive edema
19
Q

What to remember for first aid stabilization after hindlimb tendon laceration

A

Plantar cast with FULL limb cast

20
Q

Where is there an increased chance of full thickness hoof wall cracks in equine?

A

Quarters because hoof wall thinner there

21
Q

Which has better success rate: surgical or conservative treatment of keratoma

A

Surgical

22
Q

GS diagnosis of ketatoma

A

CT or MRI

23
Q

Thomas schroeder splint is used for…

A

Stabilization of radius and tibia

24
Q

Enteroliths are most commonly seen where?

A

Transverse colon

25
Q

Most common cause of forelimb lameness in horses

A

Navicular syndrome

26
Q

Navicular syndrome is most common in…

A

TB and QH

LOW prevalence in Arabians

27
Q

Most common tears in synovial cavities

A

DDFT (forelimb)

Flexor manica (hindlimb)

28
Q

_______ is contraindicated for treatment of digital hyperextension in foals

A

Splints and THICK bandages

29
Q

Which congenital deformity in foals is it contraindicated to use Splints and thick bandages?

A

Congenital MCPJ/fetlock flexure limb deformity (digital hyperextension)

30
Q

Treatment for congenital contractual FLD that doesn’t respond to management?

A

Transaction of flexor carpii ulnar is or ulnaris lateralis

31
Q

85% of equine condylar fractures are ______

A

Lateral

32
Q

Views taken for condylar fractures

A

DP + tangential

33
Q

Screw angles in DCP

A

25 degree angle

34
Q

Screw angle in limited contact DCP

A

40 degree angle

35
Q

This treatment is not effective for periocular sarcoids but works well for SCC of the eye

A

Cryotherapy

36
Q

This is NOT very effective against melanoma

A

5-FU

37
Q

Which way do you turn a volvulus to fix it?

A

Clockwise

38
Q

Xylazine is NOT used in horses ____

A

<2 weeks

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