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| True or FAlse: Deep palpation of LN in equine oral exam can be done w/ or w/out sedation. |
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| What are the four categories of issues causing dysphagia? |
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Definition
-painful
-obstructive
-neurologic
-muscular |
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| Which CN are in the guttural pouch? |
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| Which horse breed is most commonly affected by wry nose? |
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| What is the most common cause of oral ulcers in OK? |
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| What is the major differential for equine oral ulcers that requires the State Vet's attention? |
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| In general, how do we treat oral lesions? |
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Definition
-change hay src
-remove foreign material
-dilute antiseptic lavage
-antimicrobials |
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| What are sialoliths? How are they diagnosed? |
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Definition
-calculi of parotid saliva high in Ca
-dx via U/S or rads |
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| What causes sialoadenitis? How is it treated? |
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Definition
-infectious inflammation
-take off pasture + NSAIDs |
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| What are the major differentials for ptyalism? Scientific name? Seasonality? |
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Definition
-moldy red clover
-Rhizoctonia leguminacola
-spring & early summer |
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Definition
| -physiologic swelling of th epalate immediately caudal to the maxillary incisors |
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| Describe SCC of the equine oral cavity. |
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-malignant
-tx: debulking, cisplatin, laser
-px poor |
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| Who gets equine melanoma in the oral cavity? |
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