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Question 36

Diagnostic quality radiographs typically require orthogonal views. Which of the following pairs describes orthogonal views?

A.Straight medial and dorsomedial-palmarolateral oblique views of the carpus of a horse
B.Left lateral and right lateral views of the thorax of a cat
C.Ventrodorsal and right lateral views of the abdomen of a ferret
D.Extended and deep flexed lateral views of the elbow of a dog

Question 37

Which of the following diseases causes inflammatory pain?

A.Calcium oxalate urolithiasis
B.Gastroenteritis
C.Bite wound abscess
D.Hepatomegaly from metastatic disease

Question 38

Which of the following is the most comprehensive choice for the routine assessment of thoracic trauma following HBC (hit by car) of a dog?

A.Ultrasonography
B.Contrast radiography
C.Computed tomography
D.Survey radiography

Question 39

A five-year-old MN pitbull mix presented to the hospital after receiving multiple bite wounds and punctures. He had been attacked by two smaller dogs and a large mixed-breed Mastiff. He was lucky to have survived. He was stabilized and, luckily, had mostly superficial or minor wounds. Once stabilized, he was anesthetized for wound evaluation and closure when warranted. Several punctures were left open to drain and heal by second intention. Two wounds were lacerations and repaired surgically. A third wound had significant penetration depth, and the location on the dorsal lumbar area had a lot of dead space and pocketing. The veterinarian was concerned that a drain was warranted. A drain was placed. The pet recovered without incident and was to be discharged the next morning. He was kept overnight on IV fluids and pain management. You are set to discharge the patient, and in addition to normal post-operative care instructions with incisional checks, exercise restrictions, e-collar recommendations, and related materials, you discuss at-home drain care with the owner.
All of the following are true regarding drain care, except:

A.Use an antibiotic cream around the drain hole to prevent infection and keep it from getting scalded
B.If the drain comes out prematurely (the pet pulls it out), notify the vet's office immediately/seek care
C.Keep separated from other pets if they are curious and lick at the open drain or any open wounds
D.Use warm water soaks several times a day peri-drain to soften and remove any debris or serous discharge

Correct Answer: A

Drain care is critical as it can mean the difference between infection and healing properly.
The owner must be cautioned that the drain is open and may leave discharge in the home.
The owner should use warm water soaks with gauze or a similar material several times a day and gently remove any serous discharge gathered around the drain hole and on the skin. We want to remove this regularly to prevent scalding and a potential means of egress for bacteria.
Proper drain hole care is crucial to prevent infection, skin scalding, and improving the chance of wound repair success.
In addition to normal exercise restrictions, patients living with other animals may need to be separated until the drain is removed if those pets groom them or are licking at the drain sites, which will delay healing.
Ensure that the patient is wearing an e-collar at all times to protect all the wounds, including those surgically repaired and those left open. The e-collar will prevent accidental removal if the pet can reach the drain. However, if the pet pulls out the drain, ensure the owner knows to try to find the drain pieces and to call the office or bring the pet in. We may need to take radiographs to see if any of the drain remains in the deeper tissue. If it does, this can become a nidus for immune system response or infection and may need surgical removal. Furthermore, the pet could have swallowed sufficient pieces of the drain. Depending on the patient's size and amount ingested, it could be at risk for obstruction.
We recommend applying petroleum jelly or a similar product to the area around the drain (after cleaning and drying the site). This helps to further dry and protect the skin. This lessens the risk of scalding or irritation and can help clean any discharge. We do not recommend antibiotic ointments. The pet will be on oral antibiotics, given the degree of bite wounds and risk of infection. We do not want to increase the chance of antimicrobial resistance by applying a topical antimicrobial, as it isn't warranted prophylactically.
Advise the owner that we expect serous discharge for the next one to three days or so until the drain is removed, and explain what that is and what it looks like. The owner should see a decrease in the amount of discharge or none at all. If, however, the discharge changes color, becomes thick, develops an odor, or other abnormality, this could mean the prescribed antibiotics aren't sufficient and an infection has developed. Were this to occur, the pet should be seen right away.

Question 40

A new owner presents to the practice for a well visit on a 14-year-old MN Sheltie with a history of well-controlled diabetes and Cushing's disease. They just moved to the area and present to establish care. The owner brought her very long and detailed veterinary records, and you go through the information to glean necessary information and help the veterinarian determine what questions to ask, what diagnostics may be needed or due, etc.
All of the following information pertaining to the pet's previous medical history is key to obtain from any client, but especially new ones to the practice, except:

A.Previous diet
B.The geographic area of birth and any pertinent previous travel history
C.Previous medical conditions, diagnoses
D.Signalment

Correct Answer: D

A pet's signalment refers to the pet's age, sex, breed, and reproductive status in small animal medicine.
Key information to obtain for the medical record when establishing a new client and patient include:
*Previous medical problems
*Previous therapies and response to treatments
*Previous medications
*Any adverse reactions to medications, including anesthetics and vaccinations
*Any history of a transfusion, and if so, if any reaction
*Previous surgeries
*Patient's weight history - trends
*Any previous diets utilized, prescription diets, non-tolerated foods
*The geographic area where the pet was born and raised, as well as any lifetime travel history Generalized pertinent history that should ideally be obtained and discussed at each visit include:
*Chief or presenting complaint (wellness visit vs. sick visit, and reason for sick visit)
*When presenting for a sick visit, when was the patient last normal?
*For sick visits, how frequent is the problem of concern (e.g., number of times vomiting, number of urinary accidents in the home)?
*Client's concerns and opinions/observations
*Current medications, including all preventatives, supplements, or other over-the-counter products
*Pet's current diet, including how much they are feeding, frequency, brand, and any treats provided (including people food, dental treats, etc.)
*Recent travel history
History is critical to aiding the veterinarian in the SOAP process. A thorough history could mean the difference between a diagnosis and correct treatment for a disease vs. symptomatic therapy vs. misdirection and misdiagnosis. We take the previous medical history at a first-time appointment. Still, we will need to get general history information each time the patient presents, as things can change. Further, if one pet parent usually brings the dog and a new one comes another time, you may learn different valuable information, but if you don't ask, you won't learn.

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