Pre Test Flashcards
The diagnosis of dilated cardiomyopathy which is the most common cardiomyopathy in dogs, is confirmed by all of the following except:
Ascultation
Sarcoma that arises from blood vessels:
Hemangiosarcoma
What drug can cause most cell tumor activation and histamine release that may result in sever hypotension. Therefore, use of this drug is contraindicated in most cell tumor patients.
Morphine
Infectious agents that can infect a human or animal via a common vector, such as fleas or ticks, are called:
Vector Zoonoses
What does the medical acronym “SOAP” stand for?
S= Subjective
O=Objective
A= Assessment
P= Plan
Treatment of canine heart worm dz consists of adulticide therapy, with microfilaricide therapy starting 3-4wks later. Adult heart worms die slowly over a period of 2-30days. During this time, pts are at risk for:
Pulmonary Thromboembolism
This dz is characterized by an accumulation of lipids, or fats, within the cytoplasm of more than 80% of the hepatocytes. As the hepatocytes swell, Cholestasis and hepatic damage result. It is predominantly a feline condition.
Hepatic Lipidosis
What are clinical signs of Hyperthyroidism:
Clinical signs are related to the increase metabolic rate & include: Wt loss Increase appetite Increase activity level Polyuria (increase urination) Polydipsia (increase thirst) Vomiting Diarrhea
Which of the following is not consistent with dehydration?
Decreased TP (Total Protein) & Albumin
Cholesterol is formed in the body from which essential nutrient?
Lipids
Patients w/ respiratory dz often exhibit orthopnea, which is:
The inability to breathe except in an upright position.
Macronutrients can be used by the body to produce energy. They include all of the following carbs, protein, fats. Except:
Vitamins
Respiratory dz can result in altered sounds. When the respiratory system is ascultaded. What is the scientific sound that occurs when the pharynx is obstructed?
Stertor
What is it called when there is accumulation of excessive fluid within the thoracic cavity?
Pleural effusion
During funduscopic examination, findings of enlarged retinal vessels & retinal hemorrhage are early warning signs of impending retinal detachment die to:
Hypertension
What is Glycogen?
Glycogen is the excess glucose stored in the liver & muscle tissue, which can be quickly metabolized when needed or converted to fat for long-term storage
Some types of fiber are fermented by bacteria in the large intestine. These are called:
Soluble Fiber
What would be the likely clinical finding in an animal undergoing right-sided heart failure?
Ascities: abnormal buildup of fluid in the Abd.
What is Fomites?
Fomites are inanimate objects such as water bowls, cages, clipper blades, & scrubs on which pathogens can survive & be transmitted
Vitamins which can accumulate to toxic levels in the body include all except:
B- Vitamin
An animal that stops eating will become deficient in:
Water Soluble Vitamins, much sooner than the alternative group.
Tumor grade can have prognostic value & higher grade tumors are expected to:
Behave more aggressively
What are clinical signs of Feline Arterial Thromboembolism?
Clinical Signs Include: Hindlimb paresis/Paralysis Severe pain Cyanotic toe pads Absent or poor femoral pulses Coolness of the affected limb
Which radiographic view is most commonly used initially to evaluate the presence or absence of metastasis?
Thoracic views
Heartworm dz is a mosquito-borne infectious dz that affects both dogs and cats, clinical signs can differ between them. This difference in clinical signs is a reflection of worm burden and longevity of the adult worm. Which statement is true.
Adult Heart worms survive for a greater length of time in dogs than in cats .
