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11 Cards in this Set
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What are the 5 components to a neurologic exam?
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Observations of sensorium
Gait analysis Postural reactions Spinal reflexes Cranial nerves |
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What 5 anatomical regions can neurologic lesions be found?
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Cerebrum
cerebellum brainstem spinal cord peripheral nerves |
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What are some common clinical findings for diseases affecting the cerebrum?
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behavioral changes & central blindness
Papillary light reflexes, with this reflex being intact can indicate cortical blindness. |
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What are some common clinical findings for diseases affecting the cerebellum?
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ataxia
a wide base stance |
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What are some common clinical findings for diseases affecting the brainstem?
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Vestibular & facial nerve disorders
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What are some common clinical findings for diseases affecting periphreal nerves?
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Look for indications of trauma.
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Name 3 rare, slowly progressive and fatal diseases that effect ruminants.
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BSE
Scapies Chronic Wasting disease |
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What are some of the C/S associated with BSE?
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Long incubation period
Occurs in cattle b/t the ages of 4-6 years Precipitated by stressfull situations. Hyperesthesia violently react to touch excessive salivation vocalization & yawning |
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How is BSE different than scrapies?
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BSE is found in neural tissues where as scrapies is found widespread in lymphoid tissues as well as neural tissues.
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How does one diagnose for BSE?
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No antemortem testing is available
At slaughter tissue can be tested. western blotting & ELISA can be used. |
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What is the treatment and prevention for BSE?
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No treatment
Depopulate affected herds Do not feed animal protein to livestock REPORTABLE |
