Questions and Answers
What treatment should be recommended for the feeder pigs showing lethargy and high fevers?
Which of the following is the most appropriate test to confirm clinical suspicion in a dog with progressive tetraparesis?
What is a likely diagnosis for a horse with a thick, long, and matted coat along with recurrent laminitis?
What is the treatment of choice for a dehydrated, hypovolemic calf with diarrhea?
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Based on the observed lesion, what is the most likely diagnosis in the examined horse?
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Under what conditions is a very sensitive test used?
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Study Notes
Penicillin in Erysipelas Treatment
- Erysipelas is primarily treatable with penicillins and tetracyclines.
- Metronidazole and chloramphenicol are not suitable for food animals.
- Symptoms in pigs include lethargy, high fevers (105-106°F), firm dry feces, and rhomboid red blotches.
Tensilon Response Test for Myasthenia Gravis
- Tensilon (edrophonium) is a fast-acting anticholinesterase used to diagnose myasthenia gravis.
- A 9-year-old Queensland Heeler with tetraparesis likely has a thymoma related to this condition.
- Chest X-rays can indicate mediastinal masses relevant to myasthenia gravis diagnoses.
Cushing's Disease in Horses
- Common symptoms in horses with Cushing's Disease (Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction) include hirsutism and a predisposition to infections.
- Presenting signs can include chronic laminitis and skin issues with a notably thick, wavy coat.
- Diagnosis should consider the history and physical examination findings.
IV Fluids for Calf Diarrhea
- Nonspecific calf diarrhea is typically associated with pathogens like E. coli and rotavirus.
- Affected calves often become hypovolemic and require sodium-rich IV fluids with sodium bicarbonate.
- Clinical signs include lethargy, inability to stand, and severe dehydration.
Melanoma in Horses
- Melanoma is prevalent in horses, especially gray ones, with an 80% risk in this breed.
- Commonly presents in perineal areas or the ventral tail as darkly pigmented lesions.
- Treatment options vary and may involve surgery, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy, with no standard care established.
Sensitivity of Diagnostic Tests
- Sensitive tests are crucial for rare diseases, especially when early diagnosis enhances prognosis.
- Such tests are needed for highly lethal conditions where missing a case has severe consequences (e.g., rabies, BSE).
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Explore key veterinary treatments and diagnostic tests related to common conditions such as Erysipelas, Myasthenia Gravis, and Cushing's Disease in animals. This quiz covers symptoms, suitable medications, and diagnostic procedures essential for veterinary professionals. Enhance your understanding of these critical topics in veterinary medicine.
