AEHNT #4

Anaphylaxis

100

Due to poor perfusion from anaphylactic shock, we can see what ultrasonographic change to the gall bladder?

Gall bladder halo / gall bladder edema

200

This common anti-histamine is often given to patients with suspected allergic reactions and anaphylaxis.

diphenhydramine

300

This antacid medication also has anti-histamine (H2) properties.

Famotidine

400

Although anti-histamines are beneficial, this should be the first medication given to a suspected anaphylactic patient.

epinephrine

500

This other ultrasonographic finding (not related to the gall bladder) can also be seen with anaphylactic patients.  Don't worry - no need to perform surgery.

Hemoabdomen

Potassium

100

Medical term for elevated potassium levels.

Hyperkalemia

200

Chemical symbol for potassium

K+

300

This cardioprotective injection is given to patients with arrhythmias secondary to elevated potassium levels.

Calcium gluconate

400

This bronchodilator can be given in a hyperkalemic crisis to drive insulin into the cells (temporarily). 

Terbutaline

500

Your DKA patient is already receiving a large amount of KCl, yet remains hypokalemic.  What other electrolyte would you want to check, and then supplement if low?  When corrected, you should then see the potassium levels improve.

Magnesium

Pancreas

100

Medical term for inflammation of the pancreas

Pancreatitis

200

Condition where there is progressive loss of pancreatic cells that make digestive enzymes. These dogs are often very skinny even though they are eating well.  Bonus: what is the name of the cells that make the enzymes?

EPI - exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
Bonus: acinar cells

300

This medication halts the migration of inflammatory cells to the pancreas to aid with pancreatitis patient recovery.

Panoquell-CA1

400

These pancreatic cells make insulin.

Beta cells

500

When the pancreas is inflamed and swollen, we can see the liver enzymes become elevated.  Why?

EHBO - extrahepatic biliary obstruction (look it up!)

Toxicity

100

This sugar substitute can cause hypoglycemia.  Bonus: what other name does it go by on the ingredients list?

Xylitol.  Bonus: Birch sugar

200

This fruit can cause renal injury in dogs.  Bonus: what compound in the grape causes signs?

Grapes.  Bonus: tartaric acid

300

These dogs often come in with the following clinical signs: hyperesthesia, ataxia, mydriatic pupils, and dribbling urine.

THC exposure

400

This active ingredient in a certain type of rat bait causes renal failure.

colecalciferol (Vitamin D3)

500

This cycad plant cause cause severe hepatic necrosis that often results in death if not in a few days, usually within a few months.

Sago palm

Bulldogs (hard)

100

What does GERD stand for?  This is a common condition in Bulldogs.

Gastro-esophageal reflux disease ("heartburn")

200

Term for when the eyelids roll inward.  This then causes the lashes to rub on the corneal surface.

Entropion

300

Scoliosis is where the spine curves in a "left to right" plane.  What is the medical term for when the spine curves in the "up and down" direction?  This is commonly seen with Bulldogs.

Kyphosis or lordosis

400

What are the 4 components of a BOAS condition.

Stenotic nares, everted laryngeal saccules, elongated soft palate, hypoplastic trachea

500

This type of hernia is often seen in brachycephalic breeds and can cause frequent GI signs (GERD, regurgitation, vomiting, esophagitis)

Hiatal hernia