Meow
The most common brain tumor in cats
Meningioma
The term "projectile effect" refers to this in MRI safety
The rapid attraction of ferromagnetic objects toward the magnet due to the strong magnetic field
Paresis
Weakness (muscular weakness)
AED
Anti-epileptic drug
This medication is most known for causing increased thirst and urination
Prednisone (steroid)
This is the number of years to complete vet school
4
This term is used for a traumatic injury resulting in a flaccid tail
Tail-pull injury
This highly combustible gas is contained within the MRI for cooling purposes
Helium
Plegia
Paralysis, inability to move
FIP
Feline Infectious Peritonitis
This is an effective pain medication for dogs, but is toxic to cats
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
This 1-year position is required after vet school, before starting a residency
Internship (rotating internship)
FIP is a mutated form of what virus
Corona virus
Why is hearing protection required for pets and humans inside the room while an MRI is running?
MRI causes loud noises that can cause hearing damage.
Myelopathy
Disease of the spinal cord
MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
This medication can cause acute blindness in cats
Enrofloxacin (Baytril, fluoroquinolones)
This is the number of years to complete a neurology residency
3
Panleukopenia virus infecting kittens in-utero can cause this condition
Cerebellar hypoplasia
When the machine is not running a scan, is the magnet ON or OFF?
The magnet is ALWAYS ON
Myositis
Muscle inflammation
FCE
In addition to antiemetic effects, Cerenia can have this effect on visceral organs
This is the number of weeks typically required to study for the neurology board exam: 1-2, 3-4, 6-8.
6-8
The anticonvulsant that can be lethal to cats
Potassium Bromide (KBr)
What is the primary concern of conductive loops (ECG leads), coil-to-skin contact, or skin-to-skin contact during an MRI?
RF-induced skin burns
Anisocoria
Uneven pupil sizes
MUE
Meningoencephalitis of unknown etiology
This medication is used to treat Myasthenia Gravis
Pyridostigmine
Neurologists are board-certified diplomates under the larger college of this other specialty
Internal Medicine (ACVIM)