Clinical Diseases Chapter 8

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What is the functional cell of the nervous system?

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The nerve fibers that conduct impulses rapidly are called ______________.

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The nerve fibers that conduct impulses much slower are called ____________.

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A direct injury to the brain as a result of trauma is called a _______________.

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What does ICP mean in veterinary terminology?

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ICP is caused by all of the following EXCEPT:

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All of the following can be signs of head trauma EXCEPT:

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All of the following are treatments of head trauma EXCEPT:

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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?

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What is the syndrome characterized by repeated episodes of seizures for which no demonstrated cause exists?

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An emergency that is defined by continual seizures for a prolonged period of time?

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What is the time frame when a seizure is considered to reach status epilepticus?

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What is considered the best drug for status epilepticus and how is it given?

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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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What is the main goal with epilepsy and status epilepticus?

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How long to seizures generally last with idiopathic epilepsy?

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What disease is considered a true emergency and requires immediate action in veterinary medicine?

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What are the "cushions" of the spine called?

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Disc protrusion is a sign of what clinical disease?

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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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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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Which clinical sign is NOT seen with intervertebral disc disease?

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In type 1 intervertebral disc disease, the animal should be kept in strict confinement (cage rest) for how long?

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If an animal lacks deep pain for longer than _________ the prognosis is said to be poor.

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Atlantoaxial subluxation is usually seen in dogs less than of age and _ breeds.

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What should be avoided when obtaining radiographs for at atlantoaxial aubluxation?

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Atlantoaxial subluxation is considered a ____________ disease.

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What is the medical terminology for "wobblers syndrome"

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What disease process is a result of spinal compression due to malformation or misarticulation of caudal vertebrae C5-C7?

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Wobblers syndrome is most commonly seen in what breed of dog?

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What is the most common clinical sign associated with cervical spondomyelopathy?

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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?

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What disease process is the result of bacteria or fungi becoming implanted in the bones of the vertebral spinal column?

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What disease process is caused by fibrocartilaginous embolism in large or giant breed dogs?

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Which of these disease processes are associated with metabolic neuropathy?

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What viral disease is associated with laryngeal paralysis?

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The hereditary form of laryngeal can be seen at what age?

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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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Polyradiculoneuritis is also known by what name?

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Many, but not all cases of polyradiculoneuritis are caused by a bite from what animal?

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Clinical Diseases Chapter 8

What is the functional cell of the nervous system?

The nerve fibers that conduct impulses rapidly are called ______________.

The nerve fibers that conduct impulses much slower are called ____________.

A direct injury to the brain as a result of trauma is called a _______________.

What does ICP mean in veterinary terminology?

ICP is caused by all of the following EXCEPT:

All of the following can be signs of head trauma EXCEPT:

All of the following are treatments of head trauma EXCEPT:

What disease process is seen in older dogs and has clinical signs that include ataxia, nystagmus, disorientation and usually resolves on its own?

What is the syndrome characterized by repeated episodes of seizures for which no demonstrated cause exists?

An emergency that is defined by continual seizures for a prolonged period of time?

What is the time frame when a seizure is considered to reach status epilepticus?

What is considered the best drug for status epilepticus and how is it given?

What change in a specific vital sign will we see dramatic, life-threatening changes with status epilepticus?

What is the main goal with epilepsy and status epilepticus?

How long to seizures generally last with idiopathic epilepsy?

What disease is considered a true emergency and requires immediate action in veterinary medicine?

What are the "cushions" of the spine called?

Disc protrusion is a sign of what clinical disease?

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?

Atlantoaxial subluxation is usually seen in dogs less than of age and _ breeds.