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You are working an emergency shift.  On distance examination of this feline patient, you notice a similar finding in both eyes of this feline patient.  As discussed in lecture, Dr. Giuliano recommends that the first diagnostic test you perform, prior to completing your minimum ophthalmic data base, is a systemic blood pressure measurement (True or False): 

Collie Eye Anomaly has some very “classic” clinical abnormalities.  In this image of a collie affected by this disease, the area denoted by the white arrow is most CORRECTLY called:   

Our faculty look forward to welcoming you into the MU-VHC clinics in the very near future! To that end, there is some very basic knowledge you need to know before you begin your clinical rotations. Please tell us what is the normal range for Schirmer tear test measurement in a dog?

When performing rebound tonometry, and as reviewed by Dr. Pickett, which patient preparation is required before using rebound tonometry?

An 18 year-old cat presents with a two day history of acute blindness and widely dilated pupils. Abnormal physical examination findings include: a 2/9 body condition score, 2.5% dehydration, slightly pale mucous membranes and bilaterally small, irregularly shaped kidneys. On ophthalmic examination, Schirmer tear tests, fluorescein staining and intraocular pressures are within normal limits. Both pupils are markedly dilated and using a penlight to retroilluminate the patient, the presence of a vascular membrane within the vitreous, abutting on the posterior aspect of the lens is visible OU. Based on your physical and ophthalmic examination findings, you correctly make what clinical diagnosis and first recommend which of the following diagnostic tests?

This is a (beautiful!) histologic section demonstrating a normal structure from a chamelion.  What type of retinal vasculature pattern do chamelions have and what is the name of the structure protruding off the optic nerve head into the vitreous.

If we are unable to locate a vein in their arm, the next location to check is

The tourniquet should only be left on the patient’s arm for _____ seconds at the most. _______

When the class is presenting Informative Speeches, Sandy presents her speech about the casinos in Las Vegas.  She describes them, but doesn’t attempt to persuade her audience to avoid gambling, so she is speaking ethically.

He is good at writing and understanding literature; she is a whiz at math and statistics; together they make a great pair. The concept of friendship illustrated here is