Veterinary Medicine Notes Review

These flashcards cover key concepts from veterinary medicine lectures focused on casts, wound healing, drug usage, and anesthesia.

What are the primary purposes for applying a cast to a horse’s limb?

To manage orthopedic injuries or problems by providing maximum support and immobilization.

What is the first step in applying a cast to a horse’s limb?

Collect all necessary materials.

During the maturation phase of wound healing, what happens to the tissue?

The tissue regains normal strength.

True or False: Healthy granulation tissue is resistant to infection.

True.

What type of burn is characterized by blisters and discoloration?

Second-degree burn.

What is the best treatment for pressure sores arising from splints or casts?

The use of occlusive, nonadherent dressings.

What is the purpose of using a Robert Jones bandage?

To immobilize injuries in small animal patients.

Why should bite wounds always be considered contaminated?

Because they usually introduce bacteria into the tissue.

What is the end result of a properly applied distal limb cast?

It must immobilize the joints proximal and distal to the injury.

Define the term 'extra-label drug use'.

Using a drug in a manner that is not specified in the FDA-approved labeling.

What are the two forms through which patients can receive medication?

Prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs.

Which state's regulatory agency's purpose is to ensure that available drugs are safe and effective?

FDA.

What is the usual dosage form for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in small animals?

Tablets and injections.

What method can be used to control proud flesh in horses?

Surgical removal.

What is an example of a common antiseptic for wound lavage?

1:40 (0.05%) dilution of chlorhexidine solution and water.

What is the effect of using corticosteroids on wound healing?

They delay all phases of wound healing.

When is fluid drainage from a wound considered a reliable sign?

When it is a sign of infection warranting antimicrobial therapy.

What is the primary feature of the inflammatory phase of wound healing?

The lag phase.

What type of fluid is preferred for lavaging highly contaminated wounds?

Warm isotonic crystalloid fluid.

What is the common term for the depth of penicillin-class drugs?

The maximum limit.