Quizzes +Lecture Quizzes +Factile Flashcards
Which heart disease is the most common encountered disorder found in dogs? (small breeds mostly)
Mitral Valve insuffiency
Which problem constitutes a “true emergency”
Acute Gluacoma
Regarding entropion, the eyelids tend to:
Roll inward toward the cornea
Lenticular sclerosis must be differentiated from what other eye dysfunction?
Cataract
Which med is used to increase tear production for those animals w/ keratoconjunctivitis sicca?
Cyclosporine Ophthalmic
True or False: Ophthalmic ointments are preferred because they last longer and require less frequent application
True
What class of cardiac drug is used to remove pulmonary edema, ascites and pleural effusion and other fluid build up?
Diuretics
What is the laymans name for prolapsed gland of the nictitans?
Cherry eye
What percent of puppies with PDA die within a year of diagnosis?
60%
What is the only way to diagnose hypertrophic cardiomyopathy ?
Echocardiogram (ultrasound)
What is the normal range for the Schirmer tear test?
15-25mm
Schirmer tear test, Eye pressure and Fluorescein stain: What is the correct order?
Schirmer tear test, Eye pressure and then Fluorescein Stain
A definitive diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease is made by:
Endoscopy and Biopsy
Which breed is more likely to develop GDV?
Standard poodle
An increase in trypsin-like immunoreactivity test would indicate dysfunction of what organ?
Pancreas
Why should you give water to a cat after administering a pill or capsule?
To prevent it from sticking to the distal esophagus and causing irritation
Which GI disease is seen more often after holidays?
Pancreatitis
Name 3 places items can get stuck in the esophagus?
Thoracic inlet, Base of heart and Diaphragm
SIBO meaning:
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
GER means:
Gastroesophageal reflux
What is the difference between Gastritis and Gastroenteritis?
Gastritis=Vomit
Gastroenteritis=Vomit +diarrhea
What disease has signs of cowpie diarrhea, weight loss, coprophagia, flatulence, polyphagia?
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI)
What is the only way to diagnose IBD?
Biopsy
________ is the most frequent disorder of the canine thyroid, ________ is the most common feline thyroid problem.
Hypothyroid, Hyperthyroid
Regarding diabetes and insulin usage: which is more fatal hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia?
Hyper is never fatal while hypoglycemia is fatal/life threatening
Which disease is the low dose dexamethasone suppression test used for diagnosing?
Cushings disease
In vomit dog with high BUN and abnormal sodium and potassium ratios without actual kidney disease, you should consider what disease?
Addisons
True or False: when dealing w/ hyperadrenocorticism (cushings), clinical signs often help differentiate between pituitary dependent and adrenal tumor disease?
False
What hormone helps increase (maintains) blood calcium levels?
Parathyroid hormone
What species is known for insulinomas?
Ferrets
What is the normal ration of Na:K?
27:1-40:1
Leukocytes are formed where?
Bone marrow, Thymus, Lymph nodes
What disease is diagnosed with positive saline agglutination test?
IMHA
Name 5 causes for iron deficiency anemia?
-Hookworms
-Fleas
-Slow ulcer
-Bleeding neoplasia
-Diet( baby pig thumps)
Which disease would you most likely find spherocytes in the blood smear?
Immune- Mediated Hemolytic Anemia
Using cytoxan, oncovin, and prednisone for lymphoma chemotherapy can reach remission rates of _______ for up to 3 1/2 years
80%
Which of the following skin conditions are typically NONpruritic (not itchy)?
Demodex Mange
Because of vaccine “associated: feline sarcoma, it is recommended to immunize feline leukemia at what location?
Low on left behind leg
What percent of M. canis infections will be fluorescent under a woods lamp?
50%
What do ear mites feed on?
Epidermis (skin cells)
How long should you treat ear mites?
30 days
Which pemphigus skin disease is the most severe?
Vulgaris
What kind of dog is most at risk for myiasis?
Long haired dogs, unkempt
What disease is diagnosed with 10% KOH?
Dermatophytosis- ringworm
This disease may appear as a GI disorder but is a deficiency in endocrine production?
Addison’s disease (hypoadrenocorticism)
This cause of vomiting is due to intestines telescoping upon itself?
intussusception
This class of med aids in the reduction of gastric acids during gastritis cases?
H2 blockers
Vomiting too many times and for too long and my cat will turn yellow bc of this disease:
Hepatic lipidosis (fatty liver disease)
Salmonella campylobacter,ecoli and clostridium all contribute to this diarrhea syndrome
SIBO
This substance is found in a cat radula or dog mucocele?
Saliva
My 8 year old intact male w/ a reducible perineal swelling is likely to be this
Hernia
Hepatic encephalopathy in very young yorkies is due to this disease?
Portosystemic shunt
This disease occurs when the IOP exceeds 30 mmHg
Glaucoma
Also known as chronic superficial keratitis, this immune mediated disease appears as granulation tissue on the cornea
Pannus
Overflow of tears
Epiphora
Sulfa drugs are just one possible cause of this painful corneal disease
KCS (keratoconjunctivitis sicca)
This anatomical area of the eye includes the iris, cillary body and choroid:
Uvea
This severe hematopoietic disorder is a sequela to all feline cardiac diseases:
Thromboembolism
Term is used for a narrowing of a structure which impedes blood flow
Stenosis
This disease accounts for 75% of all old dogs and is mostly in small breeds?
Mitral valve insufficiency
Medical term for straining:
Tenesmus
Gold standard for treating hyperthyroidism in cats?
Radioactive iodine 1-131
Canine adenovirus-2 vaccination helps to prevent this disease
Infection hepatitis
