Pregunta 1
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What is the functional cell of the nervous system?
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Neuron
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Epithelial
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Striated
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Non-striated
Pregunta 2
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The nerve fibers that conduct impulses rapidly are called ______________.
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Myelinated
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Non-myelinated
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PNS cells
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CNS cells
Pregunta 3
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The nerve fibers that conduct impulses much slower are called ____________.
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Myelinated
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Non-myelinated
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PNS cells
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CNS cells
Pregunta 4
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A direct injury to the brain as a result of trauma is called a _______________.
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Primary event
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Secondary event
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Counter event
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Uptundant event
Pregunta 5
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What does ICP mean in veterinary terminology?
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Insane clown posee
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Intracranial perfusion
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Intracranial pressure
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Intracardiac puncture
Pregunta 6
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ICP is caused by all of the following EXCEPT:
Pregunta 7
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All of the following can be signs of head trauma EXCEPT:
Pregunta 8
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All of the following are treatments of head trauma EXCEPT:
Pregunta 9
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What disease process is seen in older dogs and has clinical signs that include ataxia, nystagmus, disorientation and usually resolves on its own?
Pregunta 10
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What is the syndrome characterized by repeated episodes of seizures for which no demonstrated cause exists?
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Idiopathic epilepsy
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Status epilepsy
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Ischemic myelopathy
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Degenerative myelopathy
Pregunta 11
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An emergency that is defined by continual seizures for a prolonged period of time?
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Satus epilepticus
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Ischemic myelopthay
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Idiopathic epilepsy
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Metabolic neuropathy
Pregunta 12
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What is the time frame when a seizure is considered to reach status epilepticus?
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Greater than 10 minutes
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Greater than 15 minutes
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Greater than 5 minutes
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Greater than 3 minutes
Pregunta 13
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What is considered the best drug for status epilepticus and how is it given?
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Diazepam; IV
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Pentobarbital; IV
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Phenobarbital; IM
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Hydromorphone; IM
Pregunta 14
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What change in a specific vital sign will we see dramatic, life-threatening changes with status epilepticus?
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Heart arrhythmias
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Hypertension
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Hyperthermia
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Hemorrhage
Pregunta 15
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What is the main goal with epilepsy and status epilepticus?
Pregunta 16
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How long to seizures generally last with idiopathic epilepsy?
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3-5 minutes
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Longer than 5 minutes
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1-2 minutes
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Less than 1 minute
Pregunta 17
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What disease is considered a true emergency and requires immediate action in veterinary medicine?
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Idiopathic epilepsy
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Status epilepticus
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Megaesophagus
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Laryngeal paralysis
Pregunta 18
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What are the "cushions" of the spine called?
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Intervestibular discs
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Intervertebral discs
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Intervertebral pockets
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Atlantoaxial discs
Pregunta 19
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Disc protrusion is a sign of what clinical disease?
Pregunta 20
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What 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?
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Type 1
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Type 2
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Type 3
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Type 4
Pregunta 21
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What type of disc herniation happens in older, large breed dogs with the extrusion occurring over a long period of time?
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Type 1
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Type 2
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Type 3
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Type 4
Pregunta 22
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Which clinical sign is NOT seen with intervertebral disc disease?
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Paresis
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Paralysos
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Apparent pain
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Seizures
Pregunta 23
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In type 1 intervertebral disc disease, the animal should be kept in strict confinement (cage rest) for how long?
Pregunta 24
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If an animal lacks deep pain for longer than _________ the prognosis is said to be poor.
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48 hours
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2 hours
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24 hours
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1 week
Pregunta 25
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Atlantoaxial subluxation is usually seen in dogs less than __________ of age and ___________ breeds.
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1 year; miniature/toy
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5 years; medium/large
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1 year; medium/large
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5 years; giant
Pregunta 26
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What should be avoided when obtaining radiographs for at atlantoaxial aubluxation?
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Stretching the back
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Dorsoventral views
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Anesthesia
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Crainial radiographs
Pregunta 27
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Atlantoaxial subluxation is considered a ____________ disease.
Pregunta 28
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What is the medical terminology for "wobblers syndrome"
Pregunta 29
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What disease process is a result of spinal compression due to malformation or misarticulation of caudal vertebrae C5-C7?
Pregunta 30
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Wobblers syndrome is most commonly seen in what breed of dog?
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Miniature poodles
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Golden retrievers
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Bull dogs
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Doberman pinschers
Pregunta 31
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What is the most common clinical sign associated with cervical spondomyelopathy?
Pregunta 32
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What 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?
Pregunta 33
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What disease process is the result of bacteria or fungi becoming implanted in the bones of the vertebral spinal column?
Pregunta 34
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What disease process is caused by fibrocartilaginous embolism in large or giant breed dogs?
Pregunta 35
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Which of these disease processes are associated with metabolic neuropathy?
Pregunta 36
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What viral disease is associated with laryngeal paralysis?
Respuesta
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Rabies
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Distemper
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Feline leukemia
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Rhinotracheitis
Pregunta 37
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The hereditary form of laryngeal can be seen at what age?
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1.5-13 years
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4-6 months
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2-5 years
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9+ years
Pregunta 38
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What disease process involves regurgitation of food, respiratory signs, and lack of growth in its congenital form?
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Degenerative myelopathy
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Laryngeal paralysis
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Megaesophagus
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Polyradiculoneuritis
Pregunta 39
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Polyradiculoneuritis is also known by what name?
Respuesta
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Doberman paralysis
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Coonhound paralysis
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Poodle paralysis
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Retriever paralysis
Pregunta 40
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Many, but not all cases of polyradiculoneuritis are caused by a bite from what animal?
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Feline
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Opossum
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Tick
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Raccoon