ACVN2 EVERYTHING TEAMS QUIZ

Which of the following is TRUE about open fractures?

• They are minimal risk for infection

• They should be treated fast to minimise risk of infection

• They should be bandaged straight away to minimise any further fracture

• They are a prime candidate for surgical fracture repair

BLANK is the ear mite that affects dogs and cats.

NSAIDs are unlicensed in the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA). True or False

• True

• False

Answer explanation

NSAIDs are a licensed drug class for the treatment of OA in dogs and cats.

Which test should be performed before each chemotherapy administration?

• Biochemistry

• Packed-Cell Volume

• Haematology

• Urinalysis

Answer explanation

Chemotherapy will effect your bone marrow and its ability to produce enough blood cells.

These levels need to be checked before chemotherapy administration to ensure levels are not too low.

Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca is also known as ______?

Answer explanation

Keratoconjunnctivitis sicca (KCS) a.k.a dry eye - lack of tear production.

Which ONE of the following conditions can cause megaoesophagus and regurgitation in dogs?

• Diabetes

• Cushings

• Myasthenia gravis

• A brain tumour

Answer explanation

Myasthenia gravis - overall weakness and pain in dogs and cats.

Congenital - too few acetylcholine receptors

Acquired au - immune mediatedoimmune disease

Which ONE of the following is NOT a cause of inflammatory dermatitis?

• Plant irritant

• Asthma

• Electrocution

• Chemical

Answer explanation

The list of possible causes of inflammatory dermatitis is long.

Here are some common causes (please refer to your dermatology lecture for more): chemical or plant irritant, thermal injury, trauma, infection

Immune mediated BLANK, is an immune mediate disease that affects the muscles of the animal.

Which of the following is the most common site for metastasis?

• Face

• Liver

• Kidneys

• Heart

Answer explanation

It has a large blood supply.

It is specifically a common site for metastasise in patients with GI and pancreatic cancer as the blood from the organs within the abdomen return to the liver for "cleaning".

Which class of cardiac drugs, aim to increase the contractile force and chamber filling of the heart?

• Pimobendan

• Benazepril

• Spironolactone

• Furosemide

Answer explanation

Pimobendan - positive inotrope.

It sensitises the hart the calcium, increasing the contractility.

Some vasodilatory effects.