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Fibrocartilaginous Embolism (FCE) and Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in Canines

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Fibrocartilaginous Embolism (FCE) and Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in Canines

Fibrocartilaginous Embolism (FCE) and Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in Canines

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Question 1 of 10

1. Question
The part of the intervertebral disc that gets lodged within the microvascular system during a FCE event is:
- a.) The annulus fibrosis
- b.) Cholesterol
- c.) The nucleus pulposus
- d.) Stored calcium deposits formed from local injury
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2. Question
If pain persists beyond 24 hours of an incident the diagnosis is most likely FCE.
- True
- False
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3. Question
Dogs with FCE have poor outcomes with the following findings except:
- a.) Symmetrical presentation of symptoms
- b.) Loss of deep pain sensation
- c.) Noticeable improvement within 24-48 hours of the injury
- d.) Symptoms remaining after two weeks post injury
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4. Question
Implementation of steroids early on in FCE has been shown to be helpful?
- True
- False
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5. Question
In Hansen Type 1 IVDD:
- a.) The cells in the outer rim of the annulus fibrosis undergo changes leading to early degeneration.
- b.) There is a traumatic event that damages a completely healthy disc.
- c.) Cells within the nucleus pulposus undergo changes that lead to early degeneration.
- d.) The IVDD occurs very late in life.
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6. Question
All of the following except which one predisposes an animal to IVDD:
- a.) Being overweight
- b.) Having a long back
- c.) Poor physical health including lack of exercise and poor diet
- d.) Being a mixed breed dog
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7. Question
The flexor withdrawal reflex tests for deep pain sensation.
- True
- False
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8. Question
A lower motor lesion will have signs of all the following except:
- a.) Atrophy of muscles
- b.) Decreased reflexes
- c.) Muscle rigidity
- d.) Lameness
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9. Question
Both FCE and IVDD can cause obstruction of proper blood flow.
- True
- False
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Question 10 of 10

10. Question
Deep pain reflex is performed by:
- Pinching the distal paw until the animal flexes the limb.
- Using your own fingers to pinch only the skin in between the digits.
- Using a hemostat to pinch only the skin in between the digits.
- Using a hemostat to squeeze both the skin and distal phalange to illicit a pain response.
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Annie Seefeldt2016-11-25T14:03:27-06:00

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