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| What does HYPP stand for? |
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Definition
| Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis |
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Term
| What is the main function that is disrupted by HYPP? |
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Definition
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| What are HYPP symptoms often mistaken for? |
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Definition
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| What percentage of offspring would be affected by HYPP if two carriers were to breed? |
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Definition
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True or False
Is it encouraged for an inexperienced rider to work with an HYPP horse? |
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Definition
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True or False
Symptoms of HYPP will decrease as the horse gets older |
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Definition
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True or False
If an HYPP affected horse is not currently showing symptoms, it is okay to assume that the horse will never show symptoms |
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Definition
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| What are the three primary management practices required for HYPP treatment? |
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Definition
diet (low potassium)
medication (to lower K in blood)
mild exercise (handwalking to use up accumulated potassium) |
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Term
| What is the difference between a heart attack and SCD? |
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Definition
SCD is malfunction in the electrical system of the heart, causes a hemorrhage, can't pump blood to rest of the body
Heart attack is a block of the coronary artery causing tissue death |
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Term
| A deficiency in what mineral is a possible cause of SCD? |
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Definition
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Term
| How does the strongyles parasite contribute to SCD? |
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Definition
migrates into vessel walls & weakens them
-larval stage matures in artery walls |
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Term
| Whaat are two organs most affected by SCD? |
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Definition
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Choose 2 types of preventative tests for SCD
Ultrasound
Urine Test
Genetic Test
Blood Test |
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Definition
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Term
| What strain of EHV does not affect the domesticated horse? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the symptom in many horses caused by EHV-1 that can go undetected? |
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Definition
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Term
Which is not an example of supportive care
Maintain hydration
Meet nutritional requirements
Let horse lie down for long time
Giving anti-inflammatory drugs |
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Definition
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Term
| Give two examples of situations where a horse latently affected with EHV-1 could start to shed the virus |
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Definition
mare to foal
high stress situations e.g. racing |
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Term
True or False
It is very important to maintain regular vaccination protocols |
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Definition
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Term
True or False
New horses should be quarantined, while returning horses only quarantined if they're not vaccinated for EHV-1 |
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Definition
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True or False
Pregnant mares should be in established groups as early as possible to avoid stress during late gestation |
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Definition
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Term
True or False
Avoiding stressful situations is important for avoiding exogenous introduction of EHV-1 |
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Definition
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Term
| What does HERDA stand for? |
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Definition
| Hereditary Equine Regional Dermal Asthenia |
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Term
| What would be a warning sign to a horse owner that their horse may have HERDA? |
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Definition
| bunching of skin, lesions, difficult to heal |
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Term
| What are the two most effective ways to lower the risk of a foal being born with HERDA? |
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Definition
dont breed known carriers
dont inbreed |
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Term
| How does a horse with HERDA's skin react when stretched to the point of failure? |
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Definition
| shreds in multiple places |
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Term
| At what age is HERDA typically diagnosed and why? What other factors could play a role in diagnosis? |
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Definition
2 years because this is when training starts
other:
environment (increased UV exposure)
disease or debilitating injury |
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Term
| List three things you can do for a horse with HERDA during turnout to prevent potential injury |
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Definition
avoid turnout in extreme weather
individual turnout
no trees or rough fence lines |
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Term
| What property of neurons makes it very important to protect them from disease? |
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Definition
| incapable of regeneration |
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Term
| What is a vector for west nile |
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Definition
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Term
| When should your horse be vaccinated for WNV to ensure proper protection? |
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Definition
| late spring/early summer, before the mosquito season |
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Term
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Definition
encephalitis
anorexia
incoordination
weakness |
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Term
| Name one laboratory diagnostic test for WNV |
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Definition
| DNA Polymerase Chain Reaction |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
Which one of the following is not a form of AHS?
fever
cardiac
cerebral
mixed |
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Definition
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Term
True or False
African Horse Sickness has taken over the entire continent |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the most common form of AHS? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the most common form of the AHS vaccine? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the minimum temperature for an AHS virus to replicate at? |
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Definition
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Term
True or False
Serology is a fecal sample used to test for strangles |
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Definition
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Term
| Which bacterium causes strangles |
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Definition
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Term
| What family of bacteria is most common in causing septic arthritis? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the three main types of drugs used in intra-articular injetions? |
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Definition
hyaluronic acid
corticosteroids
polysulfated glycosaminoglycans |
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Term
True or False
Hyaluronic acid is a normal constituent of synovial fluid |
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Definition
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Term
| What are 2 ways to maximize the benefits of intra-articular injections? |
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Definition
following the correct procedure
allowing proper diagnosis? |
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