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1.1 An introduction to the human body Read Online
1.2 The chemical level of organization Read Online
After studying this chapter, you will be able to:
Though you may approach a course in anatomy and physiology strictly as a requirement for your field of study, the knowledge you gain in this course will serve you well in many aspects of your life. An understanding of anatomy and physiology is not only fundamental to any career in the health professions, but it can also benefit your own health. Familiarity with the human body can help you make healthful choices and prompt you to take appropriate action when signs of illness arise. Your knowledge in this field will help you understand news about nutrition, medications, medical devices, and procedures and help you understand genetic or infectious diseases. At some point, everyone will have a problem with some aspect of his or her body and your knowledge can help you to be a better parent, spouse, partner, friend, colleague, or caregiver.
This chapter begins with an overview of anatomy and physiology and a preview of the body regions and functions. It then covers the characteristics of life and how the body works to maintain stable conditions. It introduces a set of standard terms for body structures and for planes and positions in the body that will serve as a foundation for more comprehensive information covered later in the text. It ends with examples of medical imaging used to see inside the living body.
Question: Which of the following is the first step in treatment of an esophageal obstruction in a horse?
Choices:
Sedation
Lavage
Give IV fluids
GIve NSAIDS
Use a laryngoscope to remove obstruction
Question: 22 yr old pony mare treated for high choke 3 days ago. This horse now has loss of appetite, lethargic, salivation. PE reveals T :103.2F (fever) HR 60 (tachycardic) RR 32 (tachypnea). There is swelling on left side of neck and increased lung sounds. trachael auscult WNL. CBC: Increased Fibrinogen with mild anemia and leukocytosis. What is most likely diagnosis?
Choices:
Choke
Aspiration pneumonia
Esophageal perforation
Esophageal stricture
Equine Cushings
Question: Pergolide and Bromocriptine are dopamine antagonist used to treat Equine Cushings. True/False
Choices:
True
False
Question: What is the most effective drug for treating ulcers?
Choices:
Antacids
Omeprazole
Cimetidine
Famotidine
Atropine
Question: What is the #1 clinical sign for gastric ulcers in horses?
Choices:
decreased saliva
decreased blood flow
poor performance
poor appetite
diarrhea
Question: 17 yr old quarter horse gelding presents for laminitis . This horse has a long shagggy hair coat and a "pot belly" appearance". Vaccinations (tetanus, influenza, rhino, EEE/WEE) and deworming were up to date. This spring, about a week ago, the owner noted that he was very reluctant to walk and appeared to spend much time lying down. This horse was diagnosed with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (Equine Cushings). What test should you run to confirm this diagnosis?
Choices:
Insulin tolerance test
Baseline insulin test
Dexamethasone suppression test
Urinalysis
Radiograph to show laminitis
Question: Dr. Landholt hates Atropine as a treatment for choke because it can cause colic. True/False
Choices:
True
False
Question: How long should horse with gastric ulcer have access to food?
Choices:
12 hrs/day
6 hrs/day
24 hrs/day
Horses with gastric ulcers should not be eating more than a few hours a day .
Question: 2 yr old horse presented for poor performance training over last month, waxing and waning appetite, prominent lymph nodes. PE: TPR is WNL. Vaccination and deworming is up to date. Other horses at barn :normal. There is small amount of nasal serous discharge. You decide to diagnose as gastric ulcer and give oral antihistamine(Cimedtidine) for 3 weeks . On recheck , horse has had no improvement. Would increasing the amount of concentrate feed be a good next step?
Choices:
Yes
No
Question: _______________ will gets diarrhea if have a gastric ulcer.
Choices:
Foals
Adult horses
Question: Which of the following can create gastric ulcer in a horse?
Choices:
Strenuous exercise
NSAID
Decreased blood flow
Feed
All of the above