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Clinical Diseases Chapter 8
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Preguntas del test (40)
1What is the functional cell of the nervous system?
- ANeuron
- BEpithelial
- CStriated
- DNon-striated
2The nerve fibers that conduct impulses rapidly are called ______________.
- AMyelinated
- BNon-myelinated
- CPNS cells
- DCNS cells
3The nerve fibers that conduct impulses much slower are called ____________.
- AMyelinated
- BNon-myelinated
- CPNS cells
- DCNS cells
4A direct injury to the brain as a result of trauma is called a _______________.
- APrimary event
- BSecondary event
- CCounter event
- DUptundant event
5What does ICP mean in veterinary terminology?
- AInsane clown posee
- BIntracranial perfusion
- CIntracranial pressure
- DIntracardiac puncture
6ICP is caused by all of the following EXCEPT:
- AEdema
- BHemorrhage
- CHerniation of nervous tissue
- DCardiac output
7All of the following can be signs of head trauma EXCEPT:
- AT3-L3 lesion of the spine
- BCardiac arrhythmias
- CBleeding from the nose and mouth
- DOcular hemorrhage
8All of the following are treatments of head trauma EXCEPT:
- AMannitol (20%) in slow bolus
- BCorticosteroids
- CNsaid therapy
- DAnti-seizure medication if needed
9What disease process is seen in older dogs and has clinical signs that include ataxia, nystagmus, disorientation and usually resolves on its own?
- AStatus epilepsy
- BIdiopathic vestibular disease
- CInvertebral disc disease
- DDegenerative myelopathy
10What is the syndrome characterized by repeated episodes of seizures for which no demonstrated cause exists?
- AIdiopathic epilepsy
- BStatus epilepsy
- CIschemic myelopathy
- DDegenerative myelopathy
11An emergency that is defined by continual seizures for a prolonged period of time?
- ASatus epilepticus
- BIschemic myelopthay
- CIdiopathic epilepsy
- DMetabolic neuropathy
12What is the time frame when a seizure is considered to reach status epilepticus?
- AGreater than 10 minutes
- BGreater than 15 minutes
- CGreater than 5 minutes
- DGreater than 3 minutes
13What is considered the best drug for status epilepticus and how is it given?
- ADiazepam; IV
- BPentobarbital; IV
- CPhenobarbital; IM
- DHydromorphone; IM
14What change in a specific vital sign will we see dramatic, life-threatening changes with status epilepticus?
- AHeart arrhythmias
- BHypertension
- CHyperthermia
- DHemorrhage
15What is the main goal with epilepsy and status epilepticus?
- ACure the disease
- BDecrease the frequency
- CDecrease the severity
- DDecrease both the severity and the frequency
16How long to seizures generally last with idiopathic epilepsy?
- A3-5 minutes
- BLonger than 5 minutes
- C1-2 minutes
- DLess than 1 minute
17What disease is considered a true emergency and requires immediate action in veterinary medicine?
- AIdiopathic epilepsy
- BStatus epilepticus
- CMegaesophagus
- DLaryngeal paralysis
18What are the "cushions" of the spine called?
- AIntervestibular discs
- BIntervertebral discs
- CIntervertebral pockets
- DAtlantoaxial discs
19Disc protrusion is a sign of what clinical disease?
- AAtlantoaxial sublaxation
- BCervical spondomyelopathy
- CIntervertebral disc disease
- DDegenerative myelopathy
20What type of disc herniation usually appears in younger dogs and involves acute rupture of the annulus fibrosis and extrusion of the nucleus pulposus up into the spinal canal?
- AType 1
- BType 2
- CType 3
- DType 4
21What type of disc herniation happens in older, large breed dogs with the extrusion occurring over a long period of time?
- AType 1
- BType 2
- CType 3
- DType 4
22Which clinical sign is NOT seen with intervertebral disc disease?
- AParesis
- BParalysos
- CApparent pain
- DSeizures
23In type 1 intervertebral disc disease, the animal should be kept in strict confinement (cage rest) for how long?
- A2 weeks
- B2 months
- C48 hours
- DUsually fine after initial treatment
24If an animal lacks deep pain for longer than _________ the prognosis is said to be poor.
- A48 hours
- B2 hours
- C24 hours
- D1 week
25Atlantoaxial subluxation is usually seen in dogs less than __________ of age and ___________ breeds.
- A1 year; miniature/toy
- B5 years; medium/large
- C1 year; medium/large
- D5 years; giant
26What should be avoided when obtaining radiographs for at atlantoaxial aubluxation?
- AStretching the back
- BDorsoventral views
- CAnesthesia
- DCrainial radiographs
27Atlantoaxial subluxation is considered a ____________ disease.
- ACongenital
- BTraumatic
- CAuto-immune
- DBoth congenital and traumatic
- EAll of the above
28What is the medical terminology for "wobblers syndrome"
- ADegenerative myelopathy
- BVertebral osteomyelitis
- CCervical spondomyelopathy
- DAtlantoaxial subluxation
29What disease process is a result of spinal compression due to malformation or misarticulation of caudal vertebrae C5-C7?
- ADegenerative myelopathy
- BCervical spondomyelopathy
- CAtlantoaxial subluxation
- DDegenerative myelostitis
30Wobblers syndrome is most commonly seen in what breed of dog?
- AMiniature poodles
- BGolden retrievers
- CBull dogs
- DDoberman pinschers
31What is the most common clinical sign associated with cervical spondomyelopathy?
- ASwinging or wobbly gait in rear limbs
- BHemiparesis
- CHyperesthesia over lesion
- DFever of unknown origin
32What progressive disease is defined as a lesion consisting of diffuse degeneration of white matter in both the ascending and descending tracts in all segments of the spinal cord?
- ACervical spondomyelopathy
- BDiscospondylitis
- CIschemis myelopathy
- DDegenerative myelopathy
33What disease process is the result of bacteria or fungi becoming implanted in the bones of the vertebral spinal column?
- ADiscospondylitis
- BCervical spondomyelopathy
- CIschemic myelopathy
- DDegenerative myelopathy
34What disease process is caused by fibrocartilaginous embolism in large or giant breed dogs?
- ADiscospondylitis
- BCervical spondomyelopathy
- CIschemic myelopathy
- DDegenerative myelopathy
35Which of these disease processes are associated with metabolic neuropathy?
- ACardiomyopathy
- BDiabetes mellitus
- COsteochondritis
- DIntervertebral disc disease
36What viral disease is associated with laryngeal paralysis?
- ARabies
- BDistemper
- CFeline leukemia
- DRhinotracheitis
37The hereditary form of laryngeal can be seen at what age?
- A1.5-13 years
- B4-6 months
- C2-5 years
- D9+ years
38What disease process involves regurgitation of food, respiratory signs, and lack of growth in its congenital form?
- ADegenerative myelopathy
- BLaryngeal paralysis
- CMegaesophagus
- DPolyradiculoneuritis
39Polyradiculoneuritis is also known by what name?
- ADoberman paralysis
- BCoonhound paralysis
- CPoodle paralysis
- DRetriever paralysis
40Many, but not all cases of polyradiculoneuritis are caused by a bite from what animal?
- AFeline
- BOpossum
- CTick
- DRaccoon
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- Test sobre Clinical Diseases Chapter 8, creado por alyssa Reynolds el 24/03/2019.
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- alyssa Reynolds
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