Case Studies 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Mounds is an example of how A when you don't adjust the atlas healing isn't as quick B when the primary cause of paralysis is thoracolumbar it takes the body longer to heal. C that not every animal is a good candidate for chiropractic care.
B when the primary cause of paralysis is thoracolumbar it takes the body longer to heal. Correct answer
Stubby would be a better case study if A radiographs were included B a before video was available C test results were included D no pictures or videos were included just a description
B a before video was available Correct answer
Lily had a leg lenth inequality that was due to A genetics B cervical subluxation C sacropelvic subluxation D lumbar subluxation
B cervical subluxation Correct answer C sacropelvic subluxation Correct answer
Kayla's "zone out" episodes were probably due to A attention deficit disorder B low levels of pain causing a distraction C not enough training D poor diet
B low levels of pain causing a distraction Correct answer
Daisy the Corgi A really didn't need an adjustment on the day shown in the pictures. B needed an adjustment, her owner just needed to be educated.
B needed an adjustment, her owner just needed to be educated. Correct answer
Sometimes with older dogs we need to use crutches in order to aid in their day to day activities. In Clyde's case this was A a wheelchair (doggie) B toe grips C a sling D an e collar
B toe grips Correct answer
The Golden Retriever Daisy A was not helped by chiropractic as evidenced by the continued choppy gait. B was helped by chiropractic even though the choppy gait never improved.
B was helped by chiropractic even though the choppy gait never improved. Correct answer
The irony of Gandalph's situation was that his owner understands, from a human perspective, what his troubles were. Often the biomechanics of our animal patients are similar to those of humans, but somewhere along the line we humans began to think of them like machines. Why? A His owner was a dentist. B His owner was a chiropractor. C His owner was a farrier. D His owner was a chiropractitioner. E His owner was a cobbler.
A His owner was a dentist. Correct answer
Is there any sense in arguing with the White's about their decision on their mare? A No B Yes, chiropractic could have let them ride the mare and made her feel better as well
A No Correct answer
Harley P was a case similar to the saying, "The cobblers kids don't have shoes." How was it similar; how was it different? A Often the cobbler is so busy making shoes for others he can't make shoes for his kids; sometimes the cobbler doesn't understand why his kids need shoes too. B Often professionals consider that they are exempt from the same needs of all people. C Dogs that belong to cobblers would never get chiropractic. D The dog needed his toe nails trimmed.
A Often the cobbler is so busy making shoes for others he can't make shoes for his kids; sometimes the cobbler doesn't understand why his kids need shoes too. Correct answer B Often professionals consider that they are exempt from the same needs of all people. Correct answer
Ace of Spades was fine according to the owner and the chiropractor who was not AVCA certified. The owner was willing to accept the horse as unwilling to do certain things. But she also found that her unrelated issues were becoming a long list. How did this get resolved? A She found an AVCA certified doctor who understood how the nervous system works. B She gave the horse away. C She kept going back to the same chiropractor because he was not as expensive as the AVCA certified doctor. D She had her farrier adjust her horse and after he told her the horse needed to be on steroids she fixed the problem.
A She found an AVCA certified doctor who understood how the nervous system works. Correct answer
Why is it so important in a case like Oreo to have good records? A The insurance companies may or may not pay depending on what you record B There is already litigation involved, no reason to stir up more C any dog with a history of surgery is a chiropractic nightmare D Schnauzers can bite and you need to document it.
A The insurance companies may or may not pay depending on what you record Correct answer B There is already litigation involved, no reason to stir up more Correct answer
How does doing a neurological exam help the owners to understand the level of their animal's problems? In the case of Zeeck, the owner was certain the horse was doing much better, and that he himself was fine. A The neuro exam helps to illustrate how far from normal the animal is. Sometimes owners are somewhat removed from reality, like the bathtub in his mother's house where he slept each night. B Most owners will not understand the neurological exam so it is pointless to perform one. C The neuro exam helps to show how much you as the doctor know about the animal and that you are very smart. D The neuro exam encourages owners to ask more questions.
A The neuro exam helps to illustrate how far from normal the animal is. Sometimes owners are somewhat removed from reality, like the bathtub in his mother's house where he slept each night. Correct answer
In Jonquelle's case the lack of collection probably came from A The stiffness in the lumbar region B A poor rider C Lack of flexion in the upper poll D Bad breeding
A The stiffness in the lumbar region Correct answer
How would you explain the fact that most hunter / jumpers have low cervical issues? A These horses undergo forces similar to those seen in rear end collisions in humans. B Bad riding technique C Standing in stalls all day is hard on the nervous system D It takes every bone for the horse to move.
A These horses undergo forces similar to those seen in rear end collisions in humans. Correct answer
Max the goat's subluxation was due to A Trauma B Toxins C Stress
A Trauma Correct answer
B & S is a good example of how chiropractic can help improve our food supply. A True B False
A True Correct answer
Mrs. B is an example that age is not a disease. A True B False
A True Correct answer
The white steer is an example of why you shouldn't spend the money until after the adjustment. A True B False
A True Correct answer
There is a good chance that the PI on the radiograph was present before the torn ACL. A True B False
A True Correct answer
When you adjust large breed dogs that have been compromised it is best to also caution owners about their diet. Why? A Vagal tone will change and the environment of the stomach may become a problem. B The dogs are harder to handle so the owner needs to bring their own help. C Diet is not a part of the chiropractic adjustment.
A Vagal tone will change and the environment of the stomach may become a problem. Correct answer
Did chiropractic make Chuck feel better? A Yes B No
A Yes Correct answer
Should Cleo continue to get chiropractic adjustments? A Yes B No
A Yes Correct answer
Riggs show us that A chiropractic can help increase the competitive lifetime of a dog B chiropractic care is only for injured dogs C any dog that gets chiropractic care can be a National Agility champion
A chiropractic can help increase the competitive lifetime of a dog Correct answer
Sissy is a good example that A chiropractic works. B most of these Dachshunds get better if you give the drugs enough time to kick in. C lack of education is a problem in the animal world.
A chiropractic works. Correct answer C lack of education is a problem in the animal world. Correct answer
Written records with pictures are good for the owner's because they can see where you treated their animal. One problem is that the paper doesn't show A ease of adjustment B improvement of clinical symptoms with multiple adjustments C what was done last time
A ease of adjustment Correct answer B improvement of clinical symptoms with multiple adjustments Correct answer
Star is proof that A even occasional chiropractic care is better than none B every owner will see the benefits of regular chiropractic care C most animal owners are happy with the status quo D all animal owner's are hypochondriacs
A even occasional chiropractic care is better than none Correct answer C most animal owners are happy with the status quo Correct answer
Cayman should A have continued to receive chiropractic care until the owner said no. B have not gotten chiropractic care, it was cruel. C provides ethical questions that are not in most chiropractors philosophy D should have been euthanized as soon as she couldn't get up.
A have continued to receive chiropractic care until the owner said no. Correct answer C provides ethical questions that are not in most chiropractors philosophy Correct answer
Lady is a good example of A if something can go wrong it will B you can save everything C as long as the owner is willing to do routine chiropractic care their animal will get better
A if something can go wrong it will Correct answer
Hyperreflexia in the rear leg is due to A loss of extensor inhibition B loss of flexor inhibition C loss of extensor excitation D toxicity
A loss of extensor inhibition Correct answer
Oscar D's owner chose to quit the drugs because they weren't working. This is A outside of the scope of chiropractic care B well within the rights of the owner C something the animal chiropractor should discourage D something the animal chiropractor should encourage
A outside of the scope of chiropractic care Correct answer B well within the rights of the owner Correct answer
Pippen's unusual reaction when he turned his head would be considered a A severe hyperesthesia reaction. B reaction due to chronically irritated dorsal nerve roots. C drama queen reaction. D problem with parasites.
A severe hyperesthesia reaction. Correct answer B reaction due to chronically irritated dorsal nerve roots. Correct answer
When we talk about paralyzed dogs, we normally think of small dogs. Otis is proof A that even big dogs can respond to chiropractic care. B big dogs don't respond as well to chiropractic care C paralyzed dogs get better on their own D it is important to continue maintenance care after the problem seen with the initial injury are gone
A that even big dogs can respond to chiropractic care. Correct answer D it is important to continue maintenance care after the problem seen with the initial injury are gone Correct answer
Remy's breed posses a chiropractic problem because A they have short muscular necks B they bite C they so big they are hard to handle D their long hair makes it difficult to palpate the spine
A they have short muscular necks Correct answer
Why is it important to watch a dog shake? A It makes you look interested to the owner. B A shake is a reset for the body and indicates to the chiropractic that all interferences have been removed. C it is a useless diagnostic test taught in school never to be used again. D It can tell the astute chiropractor where there is a subluxation
B A shake is a reset for the body and indicates to the chiropractic that all interferences have been removed. Correct answer D It can tell the astute chiropractor where there is a subluxation Correct answer
Dosa had symptoms that lead us to determine the root of her continued lameness issues. How were those symptoms related? A Some of the symptoms were behavioral and some were mechanical. They were not related. B All of the behaviors and other symptoms were primitive reflexes that she had retained since birth. C Her symptoms were because of a traumatic event that resulted in formation of a tumor. D Her owner was so upset over the many unrelated problems that she did not pursue diagnosis.
B All of the behaviors and other symptoms were primitive reflexes that she had retained since birth. Correct answer
Why should all young animals be adjusted? A Get them addicted to chiropractic care at an early age. B Birth is the most traumatic experience that all living creatures have endured. C BJ and DD said so D It gives you a chance to pick a new puppy.
B Birth is the most traumatic experience that all living creatures have endured. Correct answer
How would you differentiate between a brachial plexus injury and Sweeney? A Sweeney would have neurologic issues with the leg. Brachial plexus injuries would have normal peripheral reflexes. B Brachial plexus injury would have neurologic issues with the leg. Sweeney would have normal peripheral reflexes. C Sweeney would have atrophy of the muscles of the scapula, brachial plexus injuries would not. D Brachial plexus injuries would have atrophy of the muscles of the scapula, sweeney would not.
B Brachial plexus injury would have neurologic issues with the leg. Sweeney would have normal peripheral reflexes. Correct answer
In Harley's case, the problem was obvious. The most important areas for balance and movement in the animal include the area where he was having trouble. Of the three listed below, which was his area of subluxation? A Back B Jaw C Feet
B Jaw Correct answer
What was the most significant finding on Peanuts neurological examination from a chiropractic standpoint? A The back is weaker than the front B The left rear sciatic reflex is hyper with tonus C The right side is weaker than the left D The eyes are uneven
B The left rear sciatic reflex is hyper with tonus Correct answer
Being a professional comes with some tests. One of the biggest is like "Goose" whose owner was determined to be the one who diagnosed his problem. Who was correct in this case? Do owners always know best for their animals? A The owner is always "right". B The referring veterinarian. C The trainer. D The chiropractor.
B The referring veterinarian. Correct answer C The trainer. Correct answer D The chiropractor. Correct answer
In Peanuts neurological exam, what does the fact that the left rear sciatic reflex has hyper tonus suggest about his nervous system? A The dog has delayed sensitivity. B The reflex is closer to threshold prior to testing and may have decreased extensor inhibition. C The dog has a lesion in the right sympathetic trunk causing the tonus. D The eyes are uneven
B The reflex is closer to threshold prior to testing and may have decreased extensor inhibition. Correct answer
Tess was a dog at the mercy of her environment. How did that environment affect Tess? A She lived in a toxic waste dump. B Her owner never took her out to play. C Her routine schedule of play and exercise was altered by the stresses in her owner's life, resulting in an injury. D The injury she had was life threatening which caused her owner to be emotional.
C Her routine schedule of play and exercise was altered by the stresses in her owner's life, resulting in an injury. Correct answer
Why is it a good idea to adjust pigs and cattle? A 4H kids have a lot of money B Young kids usually own 4H and FFA projects and you can get them addicted to chiropractic for animals at an early age C It is a way to help keep our food supply safe from drugs and antibiotics D its fun
C It is a way to help keep our food supply safe from drugs and antibiotics Correct answer
There are a couple of anmals in this case study that we haven't talked about. How would you determine the LOC for the SI joint? A Use either the one for horse or the dog, it doesn't matter. B The LOC for the SI joint will be a line from the tuber ischium to the tuber coxae. C The LOC for the SI joint will be a line from the tuber sacrale to the tuber coxae. D Call Dr. O. PS he will just tell you to choose one of the other answers.
C The LOC for the SI joint will be a line from the tuber sacrale to the tuber coxae. Correct answer
In order to show the owner Monte couldn't turn we used A a chicken leg B doggie treats from Harley's treat bag C doggie drool all over Dr. O's pants D Dr. Amy's voice
C doggie drool all over Dr. O's pants Correct answer
The Bulldog Max should A not have been adjusted, there were no radiographs and he was running a fever. B not have been adjusted, his fever of unknown orgin was not musculoskeletal C have been adjusted and makes a great statement for the value of chiropractic care in the restoration of health.
C have been adjusted and makes a great statement for the value of chiropractic care in the restoration of health. Correct answer
The mini's were included because A the LOC changes depending on the size of the animal. B the SCP changes depending on the size of the animal. C the CP changes depending on the size of the animal. D so that everyone would want to go out and buy one.
C the CP changes depending on the size of the animal. Correct answer
The best way begin working with protection dogs is A to find one owner who already believes in chiropractic care. B to explain that bite work is dangerous and that you can help the dogs. C to learn how the sport is using the three (drives) modes of participation to train their dogs and learn how to show that chiropractic care can extend the sporting life of the dog.
C to learn how the sport is using the three (drives) modes of participation to train their dogs and learn how to show that chiropractic care can extend the sporting life of the dog. Correct answer
What is the best course of therapy for Idopathic Vestibular Syndrome in dogs? A Steroids B Chiropractic adjustment C Change diet D It doesn't matter, they usually get better anyway.
D It doesn't matter, they usually get better anyway. Correct answer