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BVetMed3: Disorders of Pregnancy and the Puerperium

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1Which of the following would be a foeto-maternal disproportional reason for dystocia?
1. AInadequate pelvic diameter of the mother's birth canal
2. BPrimary uterine inertia
3. CFailure of cervix to relax
4. DAbnormal presentation of the foetus
2Foetal monsters are
1. Aa maternal cause of dystocia
2. Ba foetal cause of dystocia
3. Ca foeto-maternal disproportional cause of dystocia
3Which of the following is FALSE regarding traction forced extraction in cases of dystocia?
1. AIf the carpal joing is 10 cm outside the cow, it will fit as long as two people are pulling
2. BFor double-muscled calves, 2 people should be pulling
3. COne the head is born, rotate the calf 90 degrees and change the pulling direction dorsally
4. DMake sure the calf's legs are not crossed and that there are ropes/chains on both legs
4The relationship between the longitudinal axis of the foetus and dam and the portion of th feotus entering the birth canal refers to
1. AFoetal presentation
2. BFoetal position
3. CFoetal posture
5What is the most common issue with foetal disposition?
1. APresentation
2. BPosition
3. CPosture
6The relationship between the dorsal surface of the foetus and the surface of the maternal birth canal is known as
1. AFoetal presentation
2. BFoetal position
3. CFoetal posture
7The disposition of the movable appendages of the foetus refers to
1. Afoetal presentation
2. Bfoetal position
3. Cfoetal posture
8Which of the following is the normal foetal position of a calf entering the birth canal?
1. Aanterior
2. Bposterior
3. Cdorsal
4. Dventral
5. Etransverse
9Which of the following foetal dispositions would most strongly suggest twins?
1. Aanterior, dorsal, bilateral carpal flexion
2. Bposterior, dorsal, bilateral hip flexion
3. Canterior, dorsal, neck flexion
4. Danterior, ventral, unilateral carpal flexion
10In the cow, when does most embryonic mortality occur by?
1. Aday 14
2. Bday 28
3. Cday 35
4. Dday 42

11The corpus luteum persists in
1. Amaceration
2. Bmummification
3. Cstill births
4. Dfoetal resorption
12In cows, hydrops is mainly seen in the
1. Afirst trimester of pregnancy
2. Blast trimester of pregnancy
3. Csecond trimester of pregnancy
13Which of the following is FALSE regarding uterine torsions in cows?
1. AThey prefer to turn in a clockwise direction
2. BThey mainly affect heifers
3. CThey can be diagnosed via a vaginal and rectal exam
4. DThe calf is usually presented upside down
14Which of the following is a NOT a predisposing factor for vaginal prolapse in farm animals?
1. AHigh BCS
2. BTwins
3. CIncreased oestrogen
4. DIncreased progesterone
5. EAge
6. FHigh Roughage diet
15What is the main risk factor for uterine prolapse?
1. AHypocalcaemia
2. BAge
3. CIncreased oestrogens during parturition
4. DTrauma
16Oxytocin can be used to treat uterine prolapse.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
17What can be used to accelerate involution of the uterus after calving?
1. AProstaglandins
2. BProgesterone
3. COestrogen
4. DCorticosteroids
18Which of the following would be considered abnormal regarding lochial discharge?
1. AIt causes a systemic response in the mother by producing acute phase proteins
2. BThe discharge is reddish or yellowish brown
3. CThe discharge has a strong, fetid odour
4. DIt consists of necrotic material, blood and foetal fluids
5. EIt occurs 2-9 days post-partum
19Which of the following is NOT a major mechanism for uterine bacterial elimination?
1. APhagocytosis by leukocytes
2. BPhysical expulsion by uterine contractions
3. CDilution by uterine secretions
4. DProduction of neutralising antibodies
20Involution involves
1. AReduction in the size of myofibers
2. BReduction in the size of myofibrils
3. CReduction in the size of both myofibers and myofibrils
21Which of the following is NOT a factor that will disrupt any of the major processes of puerperium?
1. AInvolution
2. BEndometrial repair
3. CResumption of ovarian function
4. DElimination of bacterial contamination of the reproductive tract
5. ESafe delivery of newborn foetus
22Which of the following is FALSE regarding uterine prolapse in dairy cows?
1. AIt is more common in pluriparous cows than in heifers
2. BMostly occurs a few weeks post-calving
3. CCan happen because of an increased calving-to-conception interval
4. DMajor cause is hypocalcaemia
23Deficiency of which micronutrients can predispose a dairy cow to retained foetal membranes?
1. ASelenium
2. BVitamin E
3. CVitamin A
4. DVitamin B12
5. EVitamin K
24In cows, which uterine disease is more likely to occur up to to 21 days post-partum?
1. AEndometritis
2. BMetritis
3. CPyometra
25Oestrogen can be used to treat puerperal metritis in cows.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
26Which of the following is TRUE regarding pyometra in dairy cows?
1. AOccurs in the presence of an active, persistent corpus luteum
2. BIt is a sequel to chronic metritis
3. CA common accompanying clinical sign is PU/PD
4. DThe cervix is usually open
27What is the youngest age requirement for use of anaesthesia in bulls and goats?
1. A3 months
2. B2 months
3. C1 month
4. D1 week
28What is the youngest age requirement for anaesthesia use in rams?
1. A3 months
2. B2 months
3. C1 month
4. D1 week
29Which of the following animals is usually left uncastrated in the UK?
1. ACalves
2. BLambs
3. CGoats
4. DPigs
30Which of the following is FALSE regarding castration in farm animals?
1. ABurdizzos have a low failure rate
2. BElastrators have a low failure rate
3. CElastrators must be used within 1 week of birth by law
4. DBurdizzo involves using two clamps per testis
31What type of anaesthesia should you use with open castrations of calves?
1. AGeneral anaesthesia only
2. BA single intra-testicular local anaesthetic dose
3. CGeneral anaesthesia and bilateral intra-testicular local anaesthetic
4. DLocal anaesthetic injected bilaterally around the spermatic cord
5. ELocal anaesthetic injected under the skin
32What is the most frequent overall indication of cesarean operation in cattle?
1. Afoeto-maternal disproportion
2. Bincomplete dilation of the cervix
3. Cfoetal deformity
4. Dirreducible uterine torsion
33In c-sections in cattle, which of the following is NOT typically a site for a paravertebral nerve block?
1. AT13
2. BL1
3. CL2
4. DL3
5. EL4
34What type of suture material would you traditionally use to suture the uterus in a c-section of a cow?
1. ACatgut
2. BBiosyn
3. CPDS
4. DVicryl
35What type of suture pattern would you use to suture the uterus in a c-section of a cow?
1. Acontinuous inverting pattern
2. Bsimple continuous pattern
3. Cdouble layer of simple, interrupted pattern
4. Ddouble layer of cruciate pattern
36How long does it take for sows to reach puberty?
1. A4 months
2. B5 months
3. C6 months
4. D7 months
37What is the gestation period of pregnancy in the sow?
1. A150 days
2. B240 days
3. C75 days
4. D114 days
5. E90 days
38How long does the sow lactate for post-partum?
1. A2 weeks
2. B4 weeks
3. C6 weeks
4. D8 weeks
39How long does it take for a sow to return to oestrus after lactation?
1. A5 days
2. B10 days
3. C2 weeks
4. D4 weeks
40At what day of gestation is the piglet fetus immunocompetant?
1. A35 days
2. B40 days
3. C60 days
4. D70 days
41How would you treat agalactia in sows?
1. ASingle dose of oxytocin
2. BSystemic broad-spectrum antibtioics
3. CTopical antibiotic
4. DSingle dose of PGF2a
5. ESingle dose of oestrogen
6. FCorticosteroids

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