Incorrect MCQ - Cross Species Flashcards
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Ergot intoxication is primarily associated with which clinical signs?
Necrosis of extremities and gangrene.
May also see CNS signs.
Ergot intoxication is caused by the ingestion of ?
Alkaloids in the parasitic fungus Claviceps purpurea. This fungus infects grains such as rye and wheat. bromes, bluegrass, and ryegrass.
Give an example of a Phosphodiesterase inhibitor.
Pimobendan
What is the MOA of Phosphodiesterase inhibitors?
Phoshodiesterase inhibitors are positive ionotropes so they increase the strength of cardiac contractility by making more Ca2+ available.
An increase in what immunoglobulin would make you suspicious for current toxoplasmosis infection in a pregnant human patient?
IgM
IgG positive = previous infection
Toxoplasmosis will only cause birth defects in a fetus if the mother is infected for the FIRST time.
Abnormalities in the frontal cerebral cortex, also known as the ___________, would result in what clinical signs?
Cerebrum
Blind with normal PLR
Seizures
Compulsive pacing
Dementia
Lack of owner recognition
What is the difference between elastic vs inelastic demand?
Inelastic demand = the % difference in # of procedures performed is lower than the % difference in the price increase.
- Hospital makes MORE MONEY by raising the price.
Elastic demand = the % difference in # of procedures performed is greater than the % difference in the price decrease.
- Hospital makes more money by LOWERING the price.
From the choices listed below, which affect the healthiest, fastest-growing animals in a group?
Clostridium perfringens type C and shiga-toxin producing E-coli
Edema disease primarily affects what species and within what age range?
Primarily affects nursery age piglets.
- Usually occurs 1-2 weeks after weaning and always affects the HEALTHIEST animals in the group.
What are the major clinical signs of Edema disease?
Facial/periocular edema, CNS signs such as ataxia, paralysis.
- in some cases may see NO clinical signs.
How do you treat edema disease?
Treatment is often ineffective, but antimicrobials in the water may help prevent clinical disease in unaffected pigs.
There are several vaccines now available.
Clostridium Perfringens Type C is seen in what species and of what age range?
Healthy, fast growing calves
(also affects lambs)
What are the major clinical signs associated with Clostridium Perfringens Type C?
In calves - acute diarrhea, dysentery, abdominal pain, seizures, opsithotonos, and death.
What test is used to confirm protein-losing enteropathy in small animals?
Fecale A-1 proteinase inhibitor
Same size as albumin so it is lost via the GIT HOWEVER fecal a-1 proteinase inhibitor is resistant to digestion so that is why it can be measured.
How do you treat Clostridium Perfringens Type C?
Treatment often ineffective
What is the MOA of Pralidoxime Chloride (2-PAM) in the tx of OP toxicosis?
2-PAM blocks binding of toxin to acetylcholinesterase.
Why is this important? Toxins bind to acetylcholinesterase –> build up of Ach at muscarinic receptor –> seizures, convulsions, etc.
What is an example of a Type I immune reaction?
Anaphylaxis
What is an example of a Type II immune reaction?
Ag + Ab complex formation –> lysis
Example = IMHA
What is an example of a Type III immune reaction?
Ag + Ab complex formation –> deposited on endothelium
Example = Glomerulonephritis, SLE, purpura hemorrhagica, anterior uveitis, vasculitis
What is an example of a Type IV immune reaction?
Delayed hypersensitivity reaction
- are cell mediated
How can you tell, when looking at an ECG, if a patient is experiencing premature ventricular contractions?
There will be QRS waves going off without a P wave b/c depolarization is occurring in the ventricles and completely bypassing the atria.
When looking at an ECG, how can you tell a patient is experiencing a bundle branch block?
The QRS complexes are oddly shaped!
This is because the conduction pathway is normal up until it reaches a point in the heart where a bundle is blocked.
Cochliomyia is a genus of _________.
Is this disease still found in North America?
Screwworm
It has been eliminated in North America but is still found in South America and Caribbean countries.