PPQ2 Flashcards

1
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which of the following is the permanent data of the animal

A

Species; Breed; Sex; Colour; Colour pattern; Nose/muzzle impression; Blood group;
Marks – Whorls, blemishes or defects

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2
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what colour is the mucosa in case of hypovolaemic shock

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dirty red

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3
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what to check when you inspect the testes

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Location; Size; Shape; Structure; Surface; Painfulness; Symmetry; Movability;
Consistency; Cryptorchidism (should descend by 6 months of age → sertoli cell tumour)

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4
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LMN lesions signs

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Diminished or absent reflexes; Decreased or absent tone

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5
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physical exam of the kidney

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Enlarged kidney size is always associated with renal disease in cats; Painful kidney may
indicate acute disease, renal stone, or tumour.

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6
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common causes of kidney shrinkage

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congenital renal dysplasia; end stage kidney disease; chronic pyelonephritis

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7
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what can B mode echocardiography show

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DCM & HCM

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8
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what is a pathognomic symptom

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Specific. Characteristic for a particular disease. Sign whose presence means that the
disease is present without any doubt

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9
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instruments needed for neurological exam

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reflex hammer; penlight; arterial clamp; needle

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10
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what is anisocoria

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unequal pupil size

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11
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what can be examined by the inspection of joints

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skin; angle; swelling; deformities; symmetry

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12
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what are the methods of neurological examination

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X-ray; EEG; CT; MRI; Blood count; Pathogen detection; CSF analysis

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13
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type of exam commonly carried out together with an ECG

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phonocardiography (PCG) (heart sounds)

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14
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choose the correct statement

A

CT is an X-ray tube that rotates around the patient to obtain multiple images that are
then replayed to a computer that reconstructs the image

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15
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what is an election of the skin with fluid and volume under 1cm without epitheal surrounding

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vesicle

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16
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what is part of status praesens

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nutritional status; general impression

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17
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what is not part of status praesens

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history

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18
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indications of tracheoscopy or bronchoscopy

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Acute cough in cases of suspected foreign body; Chronic cough if the cause is unknown
or the patient doesn’t respond to therapy; Unexplained abnormal breathing pattern;
Tracheal collapse → Confirmation & staging; Chronic bronchitis → Staging & sample
collection; Stridor; Removal of mucoid obstruction in atelectatic lung lobes; Suspected
narrowing of the airway; Suspected metastatic pulmonary neoplasia; Haemoptoe

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19
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signs of conscious pain perception in the dog

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crying; biting towards the examiner

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20
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indications for colonscopy

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Large bowel diarrhoea; Haematochezia; Blood in faeces; Increased faecal mucous;
Tenesmus; Dyschezia; Palpable rectal masses

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21
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where does the basic value belong to

A

status praesens

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22
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what could cause a cardiac beat dislocation

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pneumothorax; hydrothorax; abscess; tumour

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23
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what is not transient data

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type of coat; cropped/docked tail

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24
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what is transient data

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age; body weight; brand marks; tattoos; micro- chips

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25
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what are the reduced mental statuses

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dementia; stupor; indolentia (freedom from pain); somnolentia (sleepy/drowsy); delerium; coma

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26
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in dogs LSHF can lead to

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dyspnoe; coughing; tachypnoea

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27
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when is RDW (red cell distribution width) elevated

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regenerative anaemia

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28
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a papule is

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small; solid elevation <1cm

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29
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acoustic impedance

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density of product x acoustic velocity

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30
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in case of hepatopathy, AST is

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sometimes increased; not liver specific; only used together with ALT; ‘useless’ is apparently the correct answer

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31
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in what condition would you hear a stronger heartbeat

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Thin thoracic wall

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32
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what is ataxia

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incoordination of movement

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33
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what is true about angiodema and urticaria

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usually due to vaccination, blood transfusion or bee stings (allergic reaction)

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34
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how can you categorise the heart sounds by auscultation

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FRIDA: frequency; rhythm; intensity; demarcation of heart sounds; adventitious murmur

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35
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which of the following findings indicate that your patient might have lower urinary tract disease

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Pollakiuria; Dysuria; Stranguria; Periuria; Haematuria

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36
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regarding its origin, a seizure can be

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generalised; extracerebral

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37
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which are most specific symptoms to heart disease/ failure

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murmur; arrhythmia’ dyspnoea

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38
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which are not indications for rhinoscopy

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salivation; vomitus

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39
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what are indications for rhinoscopy

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Sneezing; Reverse sneezing; Nasal discharge; Epistaxis; Facial swelling/distortion;
Suspicion of foreign body

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40
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which is a directly audible respiratory sound

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Tooting/honking sound in tracheal collapse; Snoring sound in case of tracheal
obstruction

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41
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what is not classed as an additional exam

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percussion

42
Q

what is classed as an additional exam

A

Biopsy; cyctocentesis; FNA

43
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Basic clinical values

A

temperature; pulse; respiratory rate (TPR)

44
Q

main characteristics of endoscopy

A

complementary diagnostic procedure; semi invasive procedure

45
Q

characteristic of normal cardiac dullness during percussion on the left side

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dog: Absolute dullness, cat; Relative dullness

46
Q

normal HR of cats in the clinic

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140-180bpm

47
Q

normal HR of dogs in the clinic

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60-140 bpm

48
Q

the bronchial respiratory sound can be heard under normal conditions

A

above larynx and below trachea

49
Q

which sentence is false

A

In dogs, the cough in chronic bronchitis, emphysema is high, intensive, explosive &
barking-like

50
Q

which sentences are true

A

In dogs, the cough originating from the larynx that is retching-gagging like tends to
vomit; In dog, tracheitis is loud, explosive & barking like; In dogs, the cough in
tracheal collapse is goose-honking-like

51
Q

alopecia is

A

The loss of hair and may vary from partial to complete; A primary skin lesion in
endocrine disorders & follicular dysplasia; A secondary skin lesion to trauma or
inflammation; Physiologic in the case of trauma

52
Q

which sentence is not true

A

the narrowed upper airways cause mostly held expiration

53
Q

which sentences are true

A

held inspiration can be due to narrowed upper airways and increased abdominal pressure

54
Q

which sentences are true

A

held expiration can be due to decreased lung elasticity and micro-bronchitis

55
Q

which sentences are true

A

Intermittent inspiration can be due to excitement, long exhausting work or during a
painful chest disorder

56
Q

which statement is false

A

The pH of the regurgitated content is usually alkalic

57
Q

which statement is true

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Regurgitation is passive and a consequence of disorder to the oesophagus & pharynx;
Vomiting is characterised by active abdominal movement and preceded by nausea; The
vomited content is always digested and the pH is always acidic.

58
Q

which parameters cannot be examined my palpation

A

colour; smell/odour; percussion sound

59
Q

which parameters can be examined by palpation

A

painfulness; consistency; movability; size

60
Q

which sentences are true

A

Intermittent inspiration can be due to excitement, long exhausting work or during a
painful chest disorder

61
Q

what are the appropriate tests to examine the endocrine function of the pancreas

A

fructosamine; insulin

62
Q

method of the hepatojugular reflux test

A

compress the epigastrium and observe the v.jugularis

63
Q

part of the brain responsible for mental status

A

thalmocortex

64
Q

premedication

A

pharmacological intervention prior to induction of general anaesthesia

65
Q

calming

A

sedation

66
Q

reduction of fear

A

anxiolysis

67
Q

catalepsy may be caused by

A

ketamine

68
Q

neuroleptanalgesia

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superficial sleeping; analgesia; caused by phenothiazine + opioid combination

69
Q

pain relief

A

analgesia

70
Q

neuroleptanalgesia is not caused by

A

benzodiazepine + opioid

71
Q

types of anaesthesia

A

local; regional; general; total IV

72
Q

general anaesthesia criteria

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hypnosis; analgesia; muscle relaxants

73
Q

general anaesthesia doesnt need to be

A

inhalational

74
Q

balanced anaesthesia

A

Consciousness may be steered with anaesthetics; Pain may be controlled by analgesics;
Muscle relaxation may be altered via muscle relaxants

75
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balanced anaesthesia

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is not achievable with a single ‘mono-anaesthetic’ drug

76
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dissociative anaesthesia

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Thalamocortical dissociation; Peripheral analgesia; Alteration of consciousness

77
Q

dissociative anaesthesia

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doesnt lead to limbic depression

78
Q

phenothiazines may cause life threatening hypotension in

A

Boxers

79
Q

brachycephalic breeds need

A

Pre-oxygenation; short induction; fast intubation

80
Q

Brachycephalic breeds dont require

A

early extubation

81
Q

MDR-1 gene defect is detected in

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Australian shepherd; English shepherd; German shepherd

82
Q

preanesthetic circulatory examination

A

mucous membranes; CRT; pulse frequency and quality

83
Q

preanesthetic heart function examination

A

auscultation; ECG; US

84
Q

preanesthetic minimal laboratory exam

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WBC count; Haematocrit; TPP; urea; creatinine; ALT

85
Q

ASA 1

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healthy state; symptom- free state; low anaesthesia risk; 6 weeks- 5years

86
Q

ASA 2

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mild systemic disease; no apparent functional disorder; 3 days- 6 weeks; 5-8 years

87
Q

ASA 3

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severe systemic disease with visible functional impairement; non-life threatening status; 8-10 years

88
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ASA 4

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severe systemic disease; constant threat to patients life; high anaesthesia risk; 0-3 days; over 10 years of age

89
Q

ASA 5

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Moribund status; Patient is very likely to die withing 24 hours, with or without the
surgery

90
Q

CEPOD classification

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CEPOD I -Immediate, life-saving intervention; CEPOD II – Urgent intervention;
CEPOD III – Intervention planned for near future; CEPOD IV – Delayable intervention

91
Q

pre-anaesthetic fasting

A

Usually 6 hours; Less than 6 hours in very young patients; Only 2 hours in emergency
patients

92
Q

advantages of premedication

A

Decreases stress, fear & aggression; Lowers anaesthetic demand; Decreases drug
expenditure; Elimination of the excitation stage; Balanced anaesthesia

93
Q

steps of general anaesthesia

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premedication; induction; recovery

94
Q

effects of premedication

A

Decreases pain, stress, fear & aggression; Decreases anaesthetic dosage, side-effects &
costs; Eliminated the excitation

95
Q

reasons for vein cannulation

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drug admin; fluid therapy; emergency access

96
Q

preferred drugs for induction

A

Anaesthetics with moderate (or no) side effects; Rapid onset of action; Short duration or
counteractable

97
Q

maintenance of general anaesthesia

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intramuscular; intravenous; inhalational

98
Q

role of anaesthesiologist

A

Control the depth of anaesthesia; Patient monitoring; Maintain homeostasis

99
Q

stages of narcosis (I-IV)

A

I – Stadium analgesiae (induction phase); II – Stadium excitationis (excitatory phase);
III – Stadium tolerantiae (surgical narcosis); IV – Stadium asphyxiae (overdose &
asphyxia)

100
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characteristics of general anaesthesia

A

Unconsciousness; Lack of perception; Analgesia