SA PQ's 2019 Flashcards
Which statement is NOT true for PSS in dog?
A) The extra-hepatic PSS occurs in large bred dogs
B) The symptoms of PSS can worsen after feeding of protein rich food (meat)
C) The post-prandial bile acid level of the blood is higher than normal in PSS
D) In congenital PSS the nervous symptoms are episodic
A) The extra-hepatic PSS occurs in large bred dogs
Oliguria – Definition, dog:
Urine output < 6-10 mL/ttkg/day (low amount of urine)
Oliguria – Etiology, dog:
Inadequate water intake, dehydration, acute nephrosis
Which statement is WRONG?
In acute kidney failure, mannitol infusion…
A) Can be repeated up to 5 times in case of anuria
B) Should only be given to a previously rehydrated patient
C) Can be repeated many times if diuresis is present
D) Is recommended in oliguric patients
A)Can be repeated up to 5 times in case of anuria
Neurophysiological background of botulism:
General muscular paralysis due to inhibited release of ACh at the pre-synaptic motor nerve endings
IAD (small animal) treatment:
Incontinence Associated Dermatitis (In eq IAD is Inflammatory Airway Disease)
TX: Steroid
Systolic murmur grades:
I – Barely audible
II – Faint but easily audible
III – Loud murmur without a palpable thrill
IV – Loud murmur with a palpable thrill
V – Very loud murmur heard with stethoscope lightly on chest
VI – Very loud murmur that can be heard without a stethoscope
Aortic insufficiency – Cardiac murmur – Characteristics:
III-VI / VI Descendo, holodiastolic murmur, often heard in the thoracic inlet as well
Decompressed congestive heart failure in dogs: meds(?)
maybe means decompensated CHF - ans would be furesommide parenteral, salt restriction, additional diuretics, increased dose of pimobendan and sildendafil if severe pul. hypertension, amlodipine or hydralazine (ca channel blockers) to help dilate vessels too.
ACE inhibitors, Furosemide, Pimobendan
Temporohyoid osteoarthropathy – Clinical signs:
Loss of appetite, salivation, reflux
Beta-blocker anti-arrhythmic drugs:
Atenolol, Propanolol, Estiolol
Pathophysiology of obesity – Which of the following statements is true?
Hyper-plastic obesity occurs mainly in growing animals
Which statement is NOT true?
A) The bilirubinuria is always pathogenic in cat, associated with hyper-bilirubinaemia
B) The ALT and AST are hepato-cellular enzymes
C) The bile acid, ALP, GGT levels are elevated in cholestasis
D) The ALP-isoenzymes in the cat – Liver, bone, steroid, induced isoenzymes
D) The ALP-isoenzymes in the cat – Liver, bone, steroid, induced isoenzymes
Ectopic ureters…Which answer is WRONG?
A) Are causing constant urine dripping
B) Are occurring only in females
C) Can be diagnosed by X-ray or CT exam
B) Are occurring only in females
Small strongyles may cause:
intussuception
Ethmoid hematoma cause:
Angiomatous tissue over-growth
NYHA classification of heart disease:
I – Asymotmatic, no CS even with exercise
II – Clinical signs only during strenous activity
III – Clinical signs with routine daily acitivty or mild exertion
IV – Severe clinical signs, even at rest
Signs of Congestive heart failure Stage 3 NYHA grading:
Fatigue, collapse caused by exercise, abdominal oedema, ascites
Rabies vs. Aujeszky disease – Differences in symptoms in dog and cat:
Anisocoria and paresthesia are common in Aujeszky disease. Attacking behaviour is common in rabies
Which statement is NOT true for chronic hepatitis in dog?
A) Centro-lobular mono-nuclear cell infiltration, inflammation, centro-lobular necrosis, fibrosis
B) Peri-portal mono-nuclear cell infiltration, inflammation, periportal necrosis, fibrosis
C) Chronic procedure, no improvement for 4-6 weeks
D) The histopathology is independent from the case
A) Centro-lobular mono-nuclear cell infiltration, inflammation, centro-lobular necrosis, fibrosis
Treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy in dogs:
Only in symptomatic cases, castration, Finasteride
Prerenal azotaemia…Which is the WRONG answer?
A) Could be due to dehydration
B) May cause kidney damage without treatment
C) Can be corrected with fluid therapy
D) May be caused by urine leaking through the wall of the urinary organs
D) May be caused by urine leaking through the wall of the urinary organs
Regurgitation definition:
Retrograde evacuation of undigested food from the oesophagus by a passive way
The most important aspect of struvite urolithiasis in dogs?
Urine acidification
Feline Viral Leukaemia – Etiology:
Pathogen: Retrovirus, Oncorna virnae family (FeLV)
Infection: Via saliva, via nasal secretions, in outdoor cats
Paraprostic cysts are:
Remnants of the Mullerian duct or Retention cysts
Rabies incubation period:
Usuaully 2-4 weeks, but can be shorter or longer, depending on which body part was infected
Incubation period is 2-8 weeks and disease lasts for 4-6 days
Characteristics of iatrogenic osteoporosis – Dog:
After long-term glucocortocid therapy - ↓ osteoblast activity and ↓ Ca utilisation
Which is NOT associated with nephrosis syndrome?
A) Sub-cutaneous oedema B) Glomerulonephropathies C) Hypotension D) Higher thrombosis risk E) Hyper-tension is ALWAYS associated with kidney disease!
C) Hypotension
Common symptoms of chronic renal disease:
Non-regenerative anaemia, hyper-tension, blindness
Laryngeal paralysis – Dog – Infectious origin:
Rabies, Aujeszky disease, botulism
Fanconi symptoms in dogs. Which answer is WRONG?
A) Ketonuria
B) Glosuria
C) Metabolic acidosis
D) Aminoaciduria
A) Ketonuria
(Fanconi - A general term for a group of diseases marked by dysfunction of the proximal renal tubules with
multiple defects in reabsorption. Occurs as an inherited disorder in Basenji dogs but has been described
in Norwegian Elkhounds and rarely in other breeds. There is increased urinary excretion of glucose (in
the absence of diabetes mellitus), phosphorus, sodium, uric acid and amino acids, and metabolic acidosis.)
Which drug is NOT anti-histamine?
A) Chlorpiramine
B) Flumetazon
C) Hydroxyzine
D) Dimetindene-maleate
B) Flumetazon
In which endocrine disorder is there NO polydipsia / polyuria?
A) Hypo-thyroidism B) Diabetes mellitus C) Diabetes insipidus D) Cushing’s syndrome E) Hyper-thryoidism
A) Hypo-thyroidism
Tracheal hypo-plasia dog – Radiographic size:
Trachea / Thoracic inlet > 0.2 0.16 0.12 or width of the 3 rib 3x
Feline bronchial disease / Feline asthma:
Paroxysmal, dry, ‘hacking’ cough, open mouth (loud) breathing, prolonged expiration
What is associated with portal hyper-tension?
Arterio-portal / Arterio-venosus fistula
Which is NOT associated with portal hyper-tension?
A) Aterioportal / Arterio-venosus fistula
B) Idiopathic non-cirrhotic porate hypoplasia
C) Hepatoportal fibrosis
D) Hepatic micro-vascular hypoplasia
D) Hepatic micro-vascular hypoplasia
Renal amyloidosis typically found in which cat breed?
Abyssinian
The effect of Pimobendan:
Positive inotropic drug, with some vasodilatory effect
A feature of the von Willebrand’s disease:
Prolonged surgical bleeding
Is this true?
The blood level of hepato-cellular enzymes (ALT, AST) is elevated in case of necrosis, inflammation,
increased permeability of the hepatocyte membrane
yes
Acute pancreatitis – Symptoms in dog:
Vomiting, abdominal pain, anorexia
Addison’s disease in dogs – Diagnosis:
Na+
/K+ < 27
Cl- ↓
ACTH-stimulation test +
IRIS stage-1 chronic renal failure is associated with:
Decreased specific gravity of urine
Acute pancreatitis – Pathogenesis – Dog:
Premature, cascade-like activation of pancreas enzymes results in auto-digestion of pancreas
Which treatment is suggested in the long-term treatment of canine atopic dermatitis?
Allergen specific immunotherapy (hyposensibilisation)
Which parasite does NOT cause parasitic encephalitis / myelitis?
A) Gasterophilus larvae
B) Strongylus vulgaris larvae
C) Habronema spp.
D) Setaria spp.
A) Gasterophilus larvae
1st degree atrio-ventricular block – Characteristics:
Prolonged PQ interval
2nd degree atrio-ventricular block – Characteristics:
P-wave present, ventricular complex absent (= QRS)
3rd degree atrio-ventricular block – Characteristics:
Multiple P waves and no QRS complex
Which statement is NOT typical for cat?
A) The portal hyper-tension, ascites and PU/PD are common signs in hepatopathies in cats
B) The common bile duct joins to the major pancreatic duct before entering the duodenum
C) The acute neutrophil cholangitis is the consequence of ascending bacterial infection
D) The hepatic encephalopathy is a common consequence of the feline hepatic lipidosis due to the argini
deficiency
A) The portal hyper-tension, ascites and PU/PD are common signs in hepatopathies in cats
Nomotopic impulse formation disorders:
Sinus tachycardia, respiratory arrhythmia, sick sinus syndrome
The approximate upper limit of inorganic phosphate in the plasma of the dog and car is:
2.0 mmol/L
Canine chronic bronchitis symptoms:
Daily cough for more than 2 months, prolonged expiration and an expiratory push
Forms of lymphoma in dogs:
Mediastinal, alimentary, multi-centric
What is polycythaemia absoluta vera?
Benign bone marrow neoplasm, which is causing elevated packed cell volume
Rodenticide poisoning diagnostic tests:
Clotting time > 20 mins.
Prothrombin time > 15 secs
Causes of acute interstitial nephritis in small animals:
Leptospirosis
Food allergy diagnosis in dog, cat:
Hypoallergenic monodiet then provocation with the suspected causative agent
Congenital heart diseases causing volume overload:
PDA, VSD
Physioloigcal coagulation time (in glass tube) in dog:
Less than 5-10 mins.
Acute colitis – Dog, cat - Clinical signs:
Small amount, pudding-like, mcuinous, bloody (haematocheria) diarrhea
Is this true?
Collie and Shetland sheepdog are predisposed to dermatomycosis
yes
How would you treat a cat diagnosed with intersitial cystitis (FIC)?
Increase water intake
Causes of acromegaly in dog and cat:
Dog: Progesterone treatment, mammary gland tumour, ovarian cysts
Cat: Pituitary tumour
The progression of renal diseases caused by… Which is NOT correct?
A) Proteinuria
B) Hyper-parathyroidisim
C) Isostenuria
D) Glomerular hyper-tension
C) Isostenuria
Parvo viral enteritis in dog – Therapy:
Intestinal diet or Enteral nutriiton, antibiotic, fluid therapy