week 8 AS121

The Robert Jones bandage is not appropriate for stabilizing fractures of the

Femur or humerus

Which of the following drugs is NOT an NSAID?

Gabapentin

What is the most common side effect of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)?

Gastrointestinal side effects

Which of these dog breeds is most likely to get hip dysplasia?

Golden retriever

After long bone or joint surgery, what level of activity is most appropriate for optimal recovery?

Leash walking

What areas of bone fuse early in life but cause bones to continue to increase in size as a result of the hereditary condition known as achondroplasia?

Metaphyses

A dog has had a cast on its leg for 5 weeks. When the cast is removed, the muscles on the affected leg are smaller than on the other leg. What is the term used to describe this condition?

Muscular atrophy

When describing bone fractures, the two terms that mean the same thing are

Open and compound

Osteoclasts

Phagocytic cells that eat away bone

physis

to grow

A Thomas splint is an example of a

traction splint

What does hypodermic mean?

under the skin

Velpeau sling

used to s upport the shoulder joint after surgery or injury. This sling holds the carpus, elbow and shoulder in flexion, preventing the animal from putting weight on the forelimb. Velpeau slings are more commonly used in dogs than cats since the former tolerate this restrictive bandage much better. • Non-weight-bearing slings, like the Ehmer and the Velpeau , should not be maintained for more than 2-3 weeks.

spondyl/o - v

vertebra (backbone)

What type of cat is most likely to be deaf?

white

Clinical signs of otodectes cynotis includes all of the following except

whole body shaking

Which of the following is an example of an external fracture repair?

KE apparatus

Which of the following conditions is/are more common in geriatric patients?

Arthritis and degenerative joint disease

Prolonged inactivity causes a decrease in muscle size, which is called

Atrophy

A dog has just been diagnosed with pemphigus foliaceous. What type of disease is this?

Autoimmune

What are the first three steps that should always be performed when encountering an animal with a long-bone fracture?

1) Stabilize the animal, (2) check for open wounds associated with the fracture, (3) immobilize the fracture.

Plaster of paris-type casting material can bear weight in approximately

2 hours x

Non-weight-bearing slings, like the Ehmer and the Velpeau, should not be maintained for more than ______.

2 to 3 weeks

A fracture in which bone could be treated with a Mason-Metasplint?

A femoral fracture x

The term anaphylaxis refers to

A severe, life-threatening hypersensitivity reaction

What does it mean for a patient to have an open or compound fracture

A skin wound is present with the fractured bone

Arthrotomy

An incision into a joint

An arthrotomy is a surgical procedure in which

An incision is made into a joint

What is a Steinmann IM pin?

An intramedullary pin used in orthopedics

Comminuted

Broken into multiple pieces

What can be given to kill maggots

Capstar

Most rear limb splints (with the exception of metatarsal and foot splints) should be applied to the

Caudal surface x

Luxation

Dislocation or displacement of a bone from its joint

A compression bandage used to immobilize a structure aids in all of the following except

Ehmer

The healing potential for a fractured bone that is properly aligned and kept immobile is

Excellent

Which of the following is NOT a malignant skin tumor?

Histiocytoma

A fracture in what bone is least likely to be effectively immobilized with a splint

Humerus

Failure to use adequate padding in bandages on limbs can produce any of the following except

Instability

Plating a fractured bone

Is an internal method of fracture fixation involving stainless steel plates and screws

Which of the following are not clinical signs of atopic dermatitis?

Itching may have a purulent discharge

The term arthrotomy refers to an incision into a/an

Joint

Which of these shows the correct order for placing a splint on the antebrachium

Place tape stirrups; place a contact layer on the wound, a layer of padding, a gauze conforming layer, and the splint; and attach stirrups to the gauze layer and wrap with protective tape.

Fracture apposition refers to

Placing the bones back in to their normal position

Arthrocentesis

Removal of synovial fluid from inside the joint

Which of the following is zoonotic?

Sarcoptic Mange

What splint is used on simple, closed fractures of the radius and ulna or tibia and fibula in young dogs and occasionally on large animals (mostly the rear limbs of cattle)?

Schroeder-Thomas

The condition in which the skin hardens and is replaced with connective tissue is

Scleroderma

A nonviable piece of bone that forms as a result of disruption of the blood supply is called

Sequestrum

Which of the following is not a requirement for fracture healing?

Shearing

Fiberglass cast materials have all of the following advantages except

Slow setting time

Orthopedics

Specialty concerned with muscles and bones

A disease of the vertebrae or the spinal column is called a/an

Spondylosis

A Velpeau sling is used to

Support the shoulder joint after surgery

The toes of an animal with a distal limb bandage must be monitored for complications daily. An increased distance between the toenails of a foot is a sign of

Swelling

What surgery is commonly performed on dogs with cruciate ligament injuries

TPLO

The client should be instructed to contact the veterinary hospital if any of the following occur with a splint or cast except

The animal is walking on or using the splinted or casted leg.

The distal portion of a long bone is

The one farthest away from the trunk of the body

Ehmer slings -

a tape sling that is designed to prevent weight-bearing in the hip joint. When properly applied, it will internally rotate and abduct the hip. It is usually used following open (surgical) or closed reduction of hip luxations.

Why are three thoracic radiographs taken when a dog has a bone tumor?

To check for metastatic disease

syn

UNION

-desis

surgical fixation of a bone or joint

Modified Robert Jones

Used on Radius, Ulna, Tibia, Fibula, and as wound protection - Cast Padding is thinner uses less padding than the Robert Jones described above and placed over wounds or for post-op support.

Arthroscopy

Using a scope to look in a joint

Proper splint and bandage care includes all of the following except

Washing the splint or bandage daily

Necrosis of the femoral head and neck is also known by what name

X Osteochondrosis Dissecans

Robert Jones

a heavily padded cotton bandage that supplies compression and support to the limb. It is used for temporary stabilization of fractures prior to surgery, to prevent edema and provide support following limb surgery and to treat severe soft tissue damage. This is used on distal injuries only. Do not use a Robert Jones for a proximal fracture (on the humerus or femur) as this heavy bandage can make the injury worse. o tape stirrups are applied. o the limb is wrapped in roll cotton - a large amount of roll cotton is used to ensure even compression and good support. o conforming gauze is used to compress the cotton as tightly as possible. o the bandage is completed with a layer of finishing tape. When thumped with a finger, the bandage should sound like a "ripe watermelon".

Which drug is going to provide slight to moderate relief of itching, and are usually used in conjunction with oral medications such as antihistamines and glucocorticoids?

antinflammatory

dia

between

An long- acting glucocorticoid will last for how long?

between 12 and 36 hours

meta

beyond

oste/o

bone

Compound Fracture

broken bone in which there is an open wound in the skin

chondr/o

cartilage

xiph/o

sword

synovi/o

synovial (joint) membrane or fluid

Arthritis may lead to an increased production of

synovial fluid

Osteochondrosis Dissecans

degeneration or necrosis of bone and cartilage followed by regeneration or recalcification with dissecting flap of articular cartilage and some inflammatory joint changes

Where will alopecia be seen affecting the body when the patient is positive for Demodex canis?

face, around the eyes, mouth and ears

Which is a clinical sign of a cuterebra fly?

fistula with the larva

In which season is flea control most necessary?

flea control is necessary during all seasons

What is the most common cause of hip dysplasia?

genetics

Topical antiseborrheics include the following except:

gentamicin

Scleroderma

hardening of the skin

What else can an acute moist dermatitis be referred to as?

hot spot

The term myositis refers to

inflammation of muscle

Which is not a clinical sign of a lice infestation?

intense pruitis

The term pruritus refers to

itching

arthr/o

joint

Arthralgia

joint pain

Which of the following wounds is a topical antibiotic recommended for?

minor skin abrasions

There is a relatively low risk of complications from tightening the tertiary layer of a

not modified

A disorder or disease of a bone is a/an

osteopathy

How does the veterinarian diagnose the patient with lice?

presence of lice or nits on the hair coat

The term that means "itching" is

pruritus

Which of the following best describes the action of a dressing?

relieve itching and inflammatory discharge

Which statement about scabies is true?

scabies is transmissible between dogs and humans

Which of the following best describes the appearance of a papilloma?

smooth, elevated, white lesion on the oral mucosa that is similar in appearance to cauliflower