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16 Cards in this Set
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Hyphema and keratic precipitates on the posterior cornea are clinical signs of...
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anterior uveitis
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What is the surgical treatment for persistent right aortic arch?
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Resect the ligamentum arteriosum. Esophagus is entrapped between the right aortic arch, pulmonary artery and ligamentum arteriosum. The ligament is the only resectable structure.
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What is the definitive dx for canine distemper?
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IFA on affected epithelium.
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What changes are seen on electroretinogram (ERG) with sudden acquired retinal degeneration syndrome (SARDS) in dogs?
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Flat line ERG (no response)
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What are the most common oral tumors in dogs?
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he correct answer is melanoma. Melanoma comprises about 1/3 of all oral tumors in the dogs. Many oral melanomas may be amelanotic as the one in the photograph appears to be. The second most common is squamous cell carcinoma followed by fibrosarcoma and acanthamatous epulis.
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What dog is predisposed to familial dermatomyositis?
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Colllies, and Shetland Sheepdogs. Causes atrophy of muscles and erosion, crusting, and alopecia of the skin. Exaggerated by heat and sun. Tx unrewarding, includes high doses of corticosteroids, vitamin E and omega 3 fatty acids.
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What is the pO2 of a normal healthy dog anesthatized at sea level with Halothane?
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>450 mmHg. (around 500)
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What stage is a bitch in when she has a swollen vulva, vaginal bleeding, attraction of males, but will not allow mounting?
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Proestrus.
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What is the most common signalment for perianal adenoma?
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Older intact male.
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Apocrine gland adenocarcionomas are most commonly seen in what signalment/
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Older spayed females.
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What are the hepatic leakage enzymes in a dog?
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AST and ALT.
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What are the enzymes induced by cholestasis?
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GGT, ALP.
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What is the current treatment of choice for nasal aspergillosis?
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Clotrimazole, a synthetic imidazole that has an 80% cure rate with a single administraion.
Main potential complications are CNS exposure to the drug if there is erosion of the cribriform plate. |
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What is the tx for protein losing enteropathies such as glomerularnephritis and amyloidosis and their sequelae?
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ACE inhibitors-reduce proteinuria caused by dilation of the efferent arterioles.
Aspirin-decreases platelet function to help alleviate the hypercoagulable state when antithrombin III is lost. Low protein diets: dietary protein restriction reduces proteinuria causing a stabilization or increase in the serum protein concentration. |
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What is the maximum rate of K administration?
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0.5 mEq/kg/hr
REMEMBER this or your patient might die!! |
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Which are the most common serovars now thought to play a role in canine leptosporosis?
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Grippotyphosa, pomona, bratislava
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