Neuro 3

Question 1

What organism can be responsible for otitis media/interna?

Answer 1

Mycoplasma bovis

Question 2

Meningitis is associated with _________________ septicemia in calves.

Can also be associated with ____________.

Answer 2

gram negative

chronic sinusitis

Question 3

T/F Lead toxicosis is the most common in pastured cattle in US.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What are some sources of lead?

Answer 4

Grease

oil and old paint

lead-headed nails

Batteries

linoleum

smelter discharges

Question 5

Which of the following is false about lead?

a. Metallic/sulfide forms poorly absorbed
b. lead salts are readily absorbed
c. Only binds to tissues and bone
d. Remains in the system for a long time

Answer 5

c. Only binds to tissues and bone

Don’t forget erythrocytes too!

Question 6

How do you dx lead toxcitity?

Answer 6

Basophilic stippling and normocytic, normochromic anemia

Question 7

How do you tx lead toxcicity?

Answer 7

Remove source

intermittent CaEDTA to chelate from bone

Early in Dz can give thiamine with the CaEDTA