ECEIM 2007

CERTIFYING ESSAY PAPER

• Please answer only TWO of the three essay questions

• Please ensure that you ANSWER ALL PARTS of the question.

• Each part of the essay question is followed by a percent value in parenthesis (e.g. [50%]) – this represents the percentage of the overall mark that will be attributed to that particular part of the question.

• You have 3.5 hours (210 minutes) to complete this paper.

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• Marks will not be awarded or deducted for English grammar, spelling and style.

• Use bullet points, diagrams and/or brief statements where appropriate.

• If you choose to write your essays on paper;
• Please use a separate examination booklet for each essay
• Ensure that you write your candidate number on the front of both examination booklets
• Additional paper sheets are available if needed (N.B. ensure that you write your candidate number on any additional paper sheets)
• Please ensure that your writing is legible - you may lose marks if your writing is not legible
• When you have finished, please give both booklets to the examination supervisor

• If you choose to type your essays using the word processor;
• You must not access the internet or use external drives other than the USB storage device provided.
• Write both essays in a single Word file, but ensure there is a page break between essays
• Remember to save your file to the Desktop throughout the duration of the examination (this is YOUR responsibility).
• Save the file as ‘’ECEIM candidate ##.doc’’ (## = candidate number)
• When you have finished;
• Copy file to the USB storage device provided
• Do NOT delete the desktop file
• Accompany the examination supervisor to the printer (where your document will be printed)
• Sign the printed version

• To avoid disturbance of other candidates, you may not leave the examination room during the first 30 minutes, but may leave any time thereafter.

ESSAY QUESTION 1

a) List 5 equine disorders which cause polydipsia/polyuria (5%).

b) For each of the 5 disorders you have listed, describe the mechanisms which lead to polydipsia/polyuria (50%).

c) Describe how you would investigate a horse with polydipsia/polyuria (45%).

ESSAY QUESTION 2

a) Describe the pathophysiology of equine post-operative ileus, including risk factors for the development of post-operative ileus (40%).

b) Discuss the management of equine post-operative ileus, including

a. the modes of action, evidence for efficacy and potential adverse effects of four prokinetic drugs (30%).

b. additional treatments (30%).

ESSAY QUESTION 3

a) List the disorders which can result in diffuse skeletal muscle weakness in the horse (10%).

b) Discuss the aetiopathogenesis of four of the disorders you have listed (30%).

c) Discuss how you would attempt to differentiate the disorders you have listed, with reference to signalment, case history, clinical examination and additional diagnostic methods (60%).