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Thoracic Pathology & Ultrasound. When is it cardiogenic vs. other?: 20-936091
Thoracic Pathology & Ultrasound. When is it cardiogenic vs. other? 20-936091
20-936091
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Quiz
1. What is Starling’s Law?
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a. The increased volume of blood causes compression of both the left and right ventricles increasing the internal pressures.
b. The increased volume of blood stretches the ventricular wall, causing cardiac muscle to contract more forcefully.
c. The increased volume of blood causes atrial leaks thereby causing pericardial effusion.
d. The decreased volume of blood creates an irregular rhythm and VPCs on EKG.
2. Which of these medications is NOT indicated in the treatment of a cardiac issue?
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a. Antibiotics
b. Bronchodilators
c. Lasix
d. Pimobendan
3. How can you increase your imaging windows when assessing abnormalities in the lungs?
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a. Map lesion on radiographs
b. Intercostal slide
c. Manual compression technique
d. All of the above.
4. What 3 things define Virchow’ triad?
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a. Endothelial injury/dysfunction
b. Hemodynamic changes
c. Humoral pathology
d. Hypercoagulability
e. Fatty infiltration
f. a, b, & c
g. a, b, & d
h. c, d, & e
5. TRUE or FALSE? As long as you can create a window and reach the area of concern, you can perform a fine needle aspirate of a thoracic lesion.
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a. True
b. False
6. Deep chested dogs are more susceptible to lung lobe torsions, but what are the more common breeds presented in this lecture that are prone to this acute condition?
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a. Shih Tzus, Lhasa Aspsos, and Boston terriers
b. Affenpinscher, Brussels Griffon, and Chihuahua
c. Pugs, Yorkshire terriers, Beagles, and Poodles
7. What conditions can cause a lung lobe torsion?
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a. Pneumonia
b. Tumors
c. Surgery
d. All of the above
8. TRUE or FALSE? Your mitral valve be positioned on the far right of your ultrasound screen to ensure proper Doppler flow evaluation.
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a. TRUE
b. FALSE
9. In what SDEP® ECHO positions can you best evaluate mitral valve Doppler flow?
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a. SDEP® Position 1, 2, 3, & 4
b. SDEP® Position 2 & 4
c. SDEP® Position 1, 3, & 4
d. SDEP® Position 1 & 4
10. When evaluating for a possible pulmonary artery abnormality, where should you set your cursor?
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a. Deep PA
b. Just before the valve
c. Just after the valve
d. All of the above
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