Sam -Exam 1

Question 1

A large, deep chested dog demostrates a weak/small pulse (hypokinetic) and a relatively normal physical exam. What’s on the top of your differntials for the lethargy and ‘lazyness’ the owner has brought him in for?

Answer 1

Small/weak pulses (hypokinetic) can indicate: dialated cardiomyopathy, shock, aortic stenosis, pericardial effusion

Question 2

What are the differntials for large/strong pulses (hyperkinetic)?

Answer 2

The differntials for large/strong pulses (hyperkinetic):

Exercise

Anemia

Question 3

T/F:

The bell of the stehoscope detects sounds of higher frequencies

Answer 3

False:

Bell- Low

Diaphragm- High