Tech Track #3: Pyometra: The Unwanted Guest in the Womb

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1. Attendee Information: Please enter your full name on the first line and the email address your registered with on the second line. (Required.)

First and Last Name

Email Address

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2. Which hormone plays the most significant role in the development of cystic endometrial hyperplasia (CEH) that can lead to pyometra? (Required.)

A. Estrogen

B. Progesterone

C. Prolactin

D. Oxytocin

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3. Which clinical finding is more commonly associated with a closed cervix pyometra compared with an open pyometra? (Required.)

A. Purulent vaginal discharge

B. Resolution of clinical signs following motivational coaching

C. More severe systemic signs of illness and abdominal distention

D. Bloody vaginal discharge

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4. Which diagnostic modality is considered the gold standard for confirming a pyometra? (Required.)

A. Abdominal radiographs

B. Vaginal cytology

C. Abdominal ultrasound

D. Urinalysis

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5. Which of the following is an essential component of client education following surgical treatment for pyometra? (Required.)

A. Pyometra commonly occurs after a spay

B. Postoperative monitoring is unnecessary once the patient is discharged

C. Keep the patient calm, limit activity, monitor appetite, energy level, and the incision for any changes at home

D. An E-collar to prevent licking at the incision is not necessary because she’s been a good girl

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6. Which CBC abnormality is most associated with canine pyometra? (Required.)

A. Hyperglycemia

B. Marked leukocytosis with a left shift

C. Thrombocytopenia

D. Anemia

Tech Track #3: Pyometra: The Unwanted Guest in the Womb

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* 1. Attendee Information: Please enter your full name on the first line and the email address your registered with on the second line. (Required.)

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* 2. Which hormone plays the most significant role in the development of cystic endometrial hyperplasia (CEH) that can lead to pyometra? (Required.)

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* 3. Which clinical finding is more commonly associated with a closed cervix pyometra compared with an open pyometra? (Required.)

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* 4. Which diagnostic modality is considered the gold standard for confirming a pyometra? (Required.)

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* 5. Which of the following is an essential component of client education following surgical treatment for pyometra? (Required.)

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* 6. Which CBC abnormality is most associated with canine pyometra? (Required.)

1. Attendee Information: Please enter your full name on the first line and the email address your registered with on the second line. (Required.)

2. Which hormone plays the most significant role in the development of cystic endometrial hyperplasia (CEH) that can lead to pyometra? (Required.)

3. Which clinical finding is more commonly associated with a closed cervix pyometra compared with an open pyometra? (Required.)

4. Which diagnostic modality is considered the gold standard for confirming a pyometra? (Required.)

5. Which of the following is an essential component of client education following surgical treatment for pyometra? (Required.)

6. Which CBC abnormality is most associated with canine pyometra? (Required.)