The pathway of pain in the body is referred to as nociception with four main steps. During this step, signals are conducted to the spinal cord via the peripheral nerves. Please select the correct term.

The pathway of pain in the body is referred to as nociception with four main steps. During this step, signals are transmitted to the brain, where they are processed and recognized. Please select the correct term. 

Regional/Local anesthetic blocks are important because they reduce the MAC of inhalant being used, lower the recovery time, and help avoid using general anesthesia in large animal patients such as equine and bovine. What block is used to block the half of the maxilla on which the block is performed? 

Regional/Local anesthetic blocks are important because they reduce the MAC of inhalant being used, lower the recovery time, and help avoid using general anesthesia in large animal patients such as equine and bovine. This block is used to block the perineum, rectum, and tail. It is the regional technique of choice with cats who are blocked. 

The arrhythmia is characterized by no palpable pulse or electrical activity. Compressions are required for this arrhythmia. Please name the arrhythmia shown below.     

What drug is ideal for treating windup pain?

Your next patient is a 79 year old man who lives with his daughter. The daughter provides excellent care for her father and wants to know which changes in his heart and circulatory system are due to aging and which are due to lifestyle choices. You reply:

You are working in a geriatric clinic dedicated to seeing patients over age 65 years. You observe several common characteristics in the posture of older patients. Which of the following PE findings is more common in older patients?

Question 18 An 89 year-old male visits the clinic with urinary issues.  A UA is negative.  This patient also has BPH. Which of the following urinary symptoms would be the least likely for this patient to report?

The justification for ordering a CBC, TSH, and serum B12 for a patient you suspect may have clinical depression is to: