Examlex

Solved

Read the Following Passage and Answer the Accompanying Questions

question 34

Multiple Choice

Read the following passage and answer the accompanying questions. Rupture of the cruciate ligament is a common injury to the stifle joint of dogs. The cranial cruciate ligament is more commonly ruptured than the caudal ligament. Rupture of either cruciate ligament may be accompanied by rupture of the medial collateral ligament and damage to the medial meniscus. Acute lameness is the most common sign of a cruciate ligament rupture, which will decrease in severity over time. Chronic lameness and osteoarthritis may result if the stifle joint is not stabilized via surgery. The primary sign of a cruciate ligament rupture is:


Definitions:

Fluid Therapy

The medical practice of replenishing bodily fluids and electrolytes via oral or intravenous route to treat dehydration or electrolyte imbalances.

Traumatic Brain Injury

A form of acquired brain injury occurring when a sudden trauma causes damage to the brain.

Lactated Ringer's

An intravenous solution used for fluid and electrolyte replenishment in patients, contains sodium chloride, sodium lactate, potassium chloride, and calcium chloride.

Sodium Chloride

A chemical compound commonly known as salt, extensively used in food seasoning and preservation, as well as in various industrial applications.

Related Questions