ACCREDITED CPD
CPD Questions
JOURNAL SCAN
AC/1447/16
1. Which one of the following is NOT consistent with
an increased prevalence of DCM?
a. Female dogs
b. Male dogs
c. Large breed dogs
d. Great danes
e. Spaniels
2. Which one of the following mechanisms (a – e) is
NOT a compensatory mechanism in canine DCM?
a. Activation of the RAAS
b. Decrease in angiotensin secretion
c. Catecholamines
d. Increased heart rate
e. Increased blood pressure
3. Catecholamines are increased in DCM. Which one
of the following (a-e) is NOT caused by catecholamine release?
a. Down regulation of Beta receptors
b. Impaired systolic function
c. Impaired diastolic function
d. Exacerbation of arrhythmias
e. Decreased heart rate
4. Which one of the following (a – e) is NOT due to
the RAAS system?
a. Vasoconstriction
b. Supraventricular Arrythmias
c. Sodium and water retention with increased
thirst
d. Cardiac myocyte hypertrophy
e. Myocardial necrosis and fibrosis
5. Which one of the following clinical signs is (a-e)
NOT typical in a case with DCM?
a. Dyspnoea
b. Weight loss
c. Bradycardia
d. Exercise intolerance
e. Ascites
8. Which one of the factors listed (a – e) is NOT a
negative prognostic factor in canine DCM Negative variables?
a. Breed - great dane
b. Onset of clinical signs at a young age.
c. Pulmonary oedema at presentation
d. Presence of VPCs
e. Higher plasma creatinine levels
9. Which one of the following echocardiographic criteria (a-e) is least reliable to make a diagnosis of
canine DCM?
a. Left ventricular dilation in systole
b. Breed specific adjusted evaluation of fractional
shortening
c. Fractional shortening of < 20 – 25%
d. EPSS >6.5 mm
e. Left or bi atrial enlargement
10. Which one of the mechanisms listed (a – e) is not
applicable to pimobendan ?
a. Is a positive inotrope by i