Generalized Conditions

Question 1

it is rare and due to sudden reduction in cerebral blood flow resulting in cerebral ischemia

Answer 1

syncope & weakness

Question 2

abnormality in NaK channel w/c causes K moving to cells

Answer 2

HYPP (hyperkalemic periodic paralysis)

Question 3

test to confirm cardiac problem that uses big treadmill

Answer 3

stress test

Question 4

causes urine output >30-48 mL/kg/day

Answer 4

polyuria

Question 5

secreted due to adenoma of the pars intermedia

Answer 5

ADH (antidiuretic hormone)

Question 6

due to ADH secretion, insensitivity of receptors to the action of ADH, renal medullary solute washout, or apparent psychogenic polydipsia

Answer 6

polyuria w/ secondary polydipsia

Question 7

• excessive/abnormal accumulation of fluid in the interstitium
• results from an imbalance of the rates of fluid filtration from the capillaries and drainage by the lymphatics

Answer 7

edema

Question 8

also called ventral edema

Answer 8

surra

Question 9

etiologic agent of trypanosomiasis/surra

Answer 9

Trypanosoma evansi

Question 10

pitting type of edema and often the cause of CHF

Answer 10

postural edema

Question 11

fly season

Answer 11

summer = surra

Question 12

common cause of abdominal distention and colic

Answer 12

flatulence

Question 13

results from ileus or simple obstruction of the large or rarely small intestines

Answer 13

bloat

Question 14

drug that decreases intestinal motility

Answer 14

xylazine

Question 15

equine tapeworm

Answer 15

Anoplocephala perfoliata

Question 16

uncommon and due to peritonitis or abdominal neoplasms

Answer 16

ascites

Question 17

ruptured bladder because of the passage thru birth canal

Answer 17

uroperitoneum

Question 18

accumulation of fluids in amnion or allantois causing edema

Answer 18

fetal hydrops

Question 19

a rumbling or gurgling noise made by the movement of fluid and gas in the intestines

Answer 19

borborygmus

Question 20

difficulty in swallowing or problems w/ eating

Answer 20

dysphagia

Question 21

choke vs choking

Answer 21

choke - esophagus
choking - foreign obstruction in trachea

Question 22

excessive salivation

Answer 22

ptyalism