Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (Egus)
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Quiz about EGUS
Questions and Answers
- 1.What is the treatment of choice to treat gastric ulcers in horses?
- A.
Cimetidine
- B.
Omeprazole
- C.
Sucralfate
- D.
Mylanta
- E.
Tums
- 2.What are the most common clinical signs seen in an equine presenting with EGUS?
- A.
Lethargy, fever, abdominal pain
- B.
Diarrhea, fever, lethargy
- C.
Rolling, HR 80, RR 60
- D.
Will not lift head, excessive sneezing
- E.
Excess salivation, grinding of teeth, foul breath, abdominal pain, plaques and erosions in mouth
- 3.What is the best way to diagnose EGUS?
- A.
Clinical signs, history
- B.
MRI
- C.
Endoscopy
- D.
Digital radiography
- E.
Occult blood in feces
- 4.In which type of horse is EGUS most common?
- A.
Horses sitting and chilling in the pasture
- B.
Roping horses
- C.
Barrel racing horses
- D.
Race horses
- E.
The mare that has a BCS 5/5
- 5.What are 2 of the most common reasons equines get EGUS?
- A.
Stress and excessive use of NSAIDS
- B.
Stress and overfeeding
- C.
Colic leading to EGUS and excessive use of NSAIDS
- D.
Excessive use of antibiotics and NSAIDS
- E.
Infections with EIA and stress
- 6.Is EGUS worse in foals or adults?
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