VTT 254 EQUINE AX AND DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING EXAM WITH ACCURATE DETAILED ANSWERS

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EXAM WITH ACCURATE DETAILED ANSWERS ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\||

When is the best time to use standing surgery? - correct answer✔✔Whenever possible
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What are the indications for standing surgery? - correct answer✔✔Patients with a history
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of problems with general anesthesia or recovery
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What kind of horses benefit from standing surgery? - correct answer✔✔Sick, debilitated,
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elderly, or trauma patients ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\||

What are the preparations for standing surgery? - correct answer✔✔Ensure a clean, quiet
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dust-free area, restrict food, keep instruments elevated out of horse's way ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\||

When are nerve blocks used? - correct answer✔✔If the nerve can be reached with a needle
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for the proper surgery
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What are the types of local anesthesia? - correct answer✔✔Nerve blocks, field blocks, and
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epidural anesthesia ||//|\\||

What are the two main things when monitoring post-op? - correct answer✔✔NPO until
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patient swallows normally and monitor urine and fecal output for 24 hours
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What class of drugs are used for epidural anesthesia? - correct answer✔✔Local anesthetics
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(Lidocaine), alpha 2 agonists (Xylazine), opioids (Butorphanol) ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\||

, What do anticholinergics do as a pre-medication that makes it not routinely used in
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horses? - correct answer✔✔Depresses GI motility which may result in prolonged ileus or
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stasis leading to GI colic ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\||

Why are anticholinergics used during ophthalmic surgery? - correct answer✔✔Dilates
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pupils and decreases ciliary spasms (pain) ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\||

What additional things should you do during surgical prep that's different from small
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animal? - correct answer✔✔Cleanse the mouth with water, place leg wraps/bandages, and
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protect eyes ||//|\\||

What is compartment syndrome? - correct answer✔✔Compartment syndrome is a serious
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condition that involves increased pressure in a muscle compartment. It can lead to muscle ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\||

and nerve damage and problems with blood flow
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How does anesthesia increase the risk of compartment syndrome? - correct
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answer✔✔Drugs used can depress cardiovascular system and lower blood pressure ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\||

What are the clinical signs of compartment syndrome? - correct answer✔✔Difficulty
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standing or inability to stand ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\||

Palpable hardening of affected compartment ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\||

Paralysis, lameness ||//|\\||

Acute renal failure ||//|\\|| ||//|\\||

How do you help prevent compartment syndrome during anesthetic procedures? - correct
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answer✔✔Minimize anesthetic time ||//|\\|| ||//|\\||

Maintain anesthesia only as deeply as needed ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\|| ||//|\\||

Use adequate padding
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Position patient properly ||//|\\|| ||//|\\||

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