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A 20-year-old man underwent surgery to remove a tumor in his cerebellum 6 months ago. He started experiencing increased standing postural sway (low frequency and high amplitude) in all directions and without a preferred direction shortly after surgery, and the symptom is getting worse. He also demonstrates an eye movement disorder called Nystagmus. Which area of the cerebellum was most likely affected by the tumor?

Describe a developmental approach you could implement for an assessment that needs to be completed on a preschool-age child.  

The veterinarian asks you to administer a dose of B12 Complex (Cyanocobalamin) at 25mcg/kg, SC, to try to boost Apollo’s GI Tract absorption. How many mL and mcg of Cyanocobalamin will you administer to Apollo?

As the patient’s condition deteriorated, the vet request to obtain an awake ECG. Which of the following accurately describes the information an ECG will provide the vet about Apollo. Select all that apply.

Since Apollo has continued to decline, the vet decides supportive care is not enough and to add a relatively new treatment for CPV called Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody (CPMA). Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody (CPMA) is 0.2mL/kg, IV as a single dose. Calculate Apollo’s dose.

The veterinarian is going to prescribe antiemetics for Apollo. All of the following are good possible options except; 

Which of the following reasons most likely caused Apollo’s Canine Parvovirus infection?

The veterinarian ask you to prepare Apollo’s 1 liter LRS fluid bag as a 35% Dextrose solution using 50% Dextrose, to correct his dehydration & hypoglycemia. Determine how much stock and diluent you will need to prepare Apollo’s bag. 

The veterinarian performs her exam on Apollo, she finds that he has mandibular retained deciduous canines, a roached (crouched) posture, his abdomen is tense and painful, he is ~10% dehydrated, today’s contemporary fluid losses are estimated at 250 mL, otherwise Roger shows no other outward clinical signs.   Her DDx List includes: Canine Parvovirus Endoparasites Foreign Body Ingestion Toxin Ingestion Pancreatitis Gastroenteritis

Patient Signalment/Vitals: Apollo, 4 month old, MI, American Staffordshire Terrier. Weight: 25 lbs. BCS: 4/9. MCS: Normal. HR: 140bpm. Synchronous Pulse: Yes. RR: 30bpm. MM: Pale Pink, tacky. CRT: