Equine Neurologic Exam - Gap Fill

CONDITIONALS: NEUROLOGIC EXAM

If the horse (to show) changes in behavior, the veterinarian will perform a neurologic examination.
If a horse becomes depressed or less alert, the vet (to suspect) a neurologic problem.
If the horse (to stumble) while turning, the examiner will assess limb awareness.
If the horse cannot stand properly, the condition (to be) considered severe.
If the history (to include) recent travel or shows, the vet will ask about possible exposure to disease.
If the horse has a fever and coughing, the veterinarian (to consider) EHV-1.
If the horse (not to blink) normally, the cranial nerves will be evaluated further.
If the horse fails to respond to skin pinpricks, the reaction (to be recorded) as abnormal.
If the tail (to feel) weak or flaccid, the vet will note reduced muscle strength.
If the horse cannot urinate normally, the neurologic exam (to include) self-carriage assessment.
If the horse (to trip) over a pole on the ground, the vet will suspect proprioceptive deficits.
If the horse reaches outward during a tight turn, the movement (to be classified) as circumduction.
If the horse (not to support) its weight when pushed, limb strength will be considered abnormal.
If visual input is removed, subtle neurologic deficits (to become) more noticeable.
If the findings (to suggest) neurologic disease, further laboratory tests will be requested.