This restraint method is called a stud chain. It consists of lead ropes with a longer chain attached that goes over the muzzle. Pressure is applied to the lead rope and it applies pressure to the nasal bones.  Never yank the chain or tie a horse to something with this restraint. 

True or False: The point of balance is an imaginary line that is perpendicular to the animal’s body

cell membrane.JPG The cell part labelled here is mostly phospholipids.

DNA vs Prot.jpg One type of macromolecule is shown on the left, another type is represented on the right. The molecule represented on the right is a polymer of amino acids.

Extra Credit: Membranes in the small intestines are composed of all the following except

Match the following ASA Physical Status Classifications with the correct definitions

When the clinical diagnosis is unclear, which imaging technique can be useful to distinguish Alzheimer’s disease (AD) from frontotemporal dementia (FTD)?

An elderly patient with a history of schizophrenia and a medical history significant for strokes has been stable on fluphenazine for many years. Her psychiatrist decides to lower the dose, and at the next session, abnormal movements of her mouth and tongue are noted, along with twitching and writing movements of her arms. Which is the best course of treatment?

Which is a neuropsychiatric change associated with aging?

A 71-year-old woman comes to an outpatient geriatric clinic to establish primary care for herself. Her history includes diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and depression; she takes metformin, enalapril, and escitalopram to manage these conditions. For the past year she has required assistance with shopping and food preparation. Her daughter assists her with these tasks, does her housekeeping, and also helps her mother get showered and dressed daily. Which one of the following aspects of the patient’s care would be considered an instrumental activity of daily living (IADL)?