VT121 Kahoot

Question 1

Sinus arrhythmia occurs when the

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Heart and pulse rates increase w/ inspiration and decrease w/ experation

Question 2

Arrhythmias that originate from below the AV node are classified as

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Ventricular arrhythmias

Question 3

A pulse deficit is when the pulse is

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Lagging behind the heartbeat

Question 4

Ischemia occurs when a tissue lacks

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Blood flow

Question 5

The diuretic drug used most commonly in patients with congestive heart failure is

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Furosemide

Question 6

Right- sided heart failure can often result in:

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Abdominal ascites

Question 7

An ultrasound of the heart is called:

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Echocardiogram

Question 8

When a puppy has a PDA, what is the underlying problem?

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The fetal vessel to bypass the lungs does not close properly.

Question 9

Which mineral is typically restricted in cardiac diets?

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Sodium

Question 10

When a puppy is born with PRAA, which anatomical part is compromised by the fibrous band?

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Esophagus

Question 11

If a dog has mitral valve dysplasia, the blood in the atrium….

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Goes to the left ventricle and regurgitates back to the left atrium

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The first sign of mitral valve dysplasia would be

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A heart murmur heard

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Sub-aortic stenosis will eventually lead to

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Left ventricular hypertrophy

Question 14

Where do adult heart worms lodge in a dog’s heart?

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In the vena cave and right side of the heart

Question 15

Left sided heart failure could result in

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Fluid in lungs

Question 16

Which clinical sign below is not a sign of heart problems:

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Fever

Question 17

What is an arrhythmia?

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An abnormal heart rate or rhythm

Question 18

What test measures the electrical activity of the heart?

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ECG

Question 19

What intermediate host infects dogs and cats with heartworm disease?

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Mosquitos

Question 20

The abbreviations VPC or PVC refer to what condition?

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An arrhythmia where the ventricles contract prematurely

Question 21

Glaucoma is

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Increased pressure in the anterior chamber of the eye

Question 22

The term nystagmus refers to

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The eyes moving in a horizontal or vertical motion

Question 23

The purpose of the fluorescein dye test is to

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Evaluate for corneal abrasions/ulcerations

Question 24

What does a tonometer measure?

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Intraocular pressure

Question 25

The breed of dog frequently affected by entropion is the

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Shar-Pei

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Proptosis of the globe

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Can be caused by overzealous restraint of the animal

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A cat is exhibiting anisocoria. What is occurring?

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The cat’s pupils are different sizes

Question 28

An eyelid that is turning outward is described as an

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Ectropion

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Epiphora refers to

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Excessive tear flow

Question 30

Blepharospasm is a spasm or twitching of the

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Eyelids

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Which is an inherited result of normal aging of the eye?

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Nuclear sclerosis

Question 32

Proparacaine and tetracaine are examples of

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topical anesthetics

Question 33

What is the name of the test that checks for tear production?

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Schirmer

Question 34

Which group of ophthalmic drugs causes pupillary dilation, allowing examination of the retina?

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mydriatic drugs

Question 35

What is one advantage of using ophthalmic ointment rather than ophthalmic drops?

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Ointments last longer and therefor the client has to treat the animal less

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What is the disease commonly known as “cherry eye”?

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prolapse of the nictitans gland

Question 37

Which of the following breeds is most susceptible to entropion?

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St. Bernard

Question 38

What kind of organism is Malassezia pachydermatis?

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Yeast

Question 39

What kind of organism is Otodectes cynotis?

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Parasite

Question 40

What is a collection of blood within the pinna, between the cartilage plate and surface of the ear?

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Aural hematoma

Question 41

Which condition would be typical of hypothyroidism?

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Gaining weight

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What clinical sign is associated with hyperthyroidism?

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Loss of weight with a normal or increased appetite

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The abbreviation ACTH stands for

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Adrenocorticotropic hormone

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The disease caused by a lack of insulin or the body’s inability to use insulin is

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Diabetes mellitus

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Chronic administration of high doses of glucocorticoids can cause iatrogenic

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Cushings disease

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Hair loss, decreased appetite, listlessness, intolerance to cold, and reproductive failure are all signs of

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hypothyroidism

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Which of the following is not a cause of Hypoparathyroidism?

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Chronic liver failure

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Which species is hypothyroidism most commonly seen in?

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dogs

Question 49

Which species is hyperthyroidism most commonly seen in?

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cats

Question 50

Which organ aids in the regulation of the concentration of glucose in circulation?

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pancreas

Question 51

An insulinoma is best described as:

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Secrete proinsulin, which results in the development of hypoglycemia.

Question 52

What is the tissue of origin for an insulinoma?

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pancreases

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Where are the adrenal glands located?

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dorsally and cranially to the kidneys

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Addisons Disease is best described as:

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Decreased production of both glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids

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Cushings Disease is best described as:

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Excessive levels of cortisol

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Hyperadrenocorticism is also referred to as:

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Cushing’s Disease

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Hypoadrenocorticism is also referred to as:

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Addison’s disease

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How long should a patient be treated for Cushing’s Disease?

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life long

Question 59

What paired organ is located near the cranial pole of the kidneys?

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Adrenals

Question 60

What is the name of the control mechanism in which a low or high level of a product stimulates a low or high production

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Feedback loop