Toxicants: Anticholinesterase, Organophosphates, Carbamates
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What is a common exposure that can lead to Staggers syndrome in animals?

  • Exposure to loud noises
  • Exposure to excessive sunlight
  • Consumption of moldy or spoiled food (correct)
  • Lack of exercise
  • Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a diagnostic step for Staggers syndrome?

  • Ultrasonography of the liver (correct)
  • Analysis of suspect feed
  • Exposure history
  • Gastric lavage
  • What is the initial treatment for asymptomatic animals exposed to moldy bread?

  • Emesis and activated charcoal (correct)
  • Antibiotic therapy
  • Immediate surgery
  • IV lipid emulsion
  • In symptomatic animals with Staggers syndrome, what treatment is recommended if they do not respond to diazepam?

    <p>Barbiturate or methocarbamol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of IV lipid emulsion in treating symptomatic animals with Staggers syndrome?

    <p>To provide nutrition support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended course of action for livestock affected by Staggers syndrome?

    <p>Replace contaminated forage and keep them quiet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is suggested to control agitation, seizures, and muscle tremors in animals with Staggers syndrome?

    <p>Diazepam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Decontamination' in the context of Staggers syndrome treatment primarily involves:

    <p>Administering activated charcoal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Prognosis is good' in the text implies that:

    <p>'Good' outcomes are likely after appropriate treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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