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2021 Flashcards

1
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Which vitamin can not be synthesized by guinea pigs?

A

Vitamin C

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2
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What is characteristic of poxvirus infection in reptiles?

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In reptiles, the poxvirus is epitheliotropic

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3
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Which test step is essential when testing a guinea pig?

A

View of teeth in the oral cavity

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4
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What disease can develop in a Greek turtle in a room terrarium without a UV light source?

A

Ricketts

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5
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What is the primary thing to do if the owner calls for help on the phone, because a guinea pig by itself does not eat much, gubbaszt.

A

force feed with high fibre diet, bring in for general examination

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6
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Which litter should be used for guinea pigs?

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chips (wood shavings)

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7
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Which substrate in the terrarium of day geckos is not suitable?

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dry sand

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8
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In which species is porphyrin secretion characteristic of the eye?

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rat
Can be excreted from eyes and nose

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9
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What is not a consideration in the dietary choices of real herbivores?

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High protein content

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10
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In rabbits, which problem is the surgical indication in most cases?

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Overgrowth of incisors + intestinal obstruction

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11
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What does swelling of the harderian gland cause in turtles?

A

Eyelid swelling/inflammation

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12
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What to look for when changing feeds for guinea pigs?

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Gradual adaption: introducing 1 new thing at time

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13
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In the case of guinea pigs, in which disease should the zoonotic character be emphasized?

A

Fungal skin lesions/fungal dermatitis
(Trichophyton mentagrophytes)

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14
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Which chameleon disease is an immediate surgical indication?

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Cloaca Prolapse ( egg and follicular disease)

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15
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How to treat atheromas (atrial valid up?) in guinea pigs?

A

surgical removal

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16
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For which 4 species is it true that they are all true herbivores?

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Rabbit, guinea pig, chinchilla, degu

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17
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What is the therapeutic dose of vitamin A in turtles?

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300 IU / bwkg

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18
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What to do in case of cloaca outbreak in reptile species?

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In fresh cases, replacement is a priority (surgical replacement)

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19
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Which species has twilight lifestyle?

A

Guinea pig + rabbit

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20
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Which hormone test should you ask for a guinea pig blood test if you experience significant weight loss and here are no other reasons that can be ruled out on a x-ray or dental examination?

A

Thyroxine

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21
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in a 40-degree, desert-type terrarium, what happens to snake mite eggs?

A

They dry out quickly and die

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22
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What is the first step in treating turtle egg retention?

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Administration of calcium and oxytocin

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23
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What problem should be considered primarily when young rabbits develop nervous system symptoms?

A

Encephalitozoonosis

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24
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Which two species are characterized by yellowish incisors?

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Chinchilla, degu

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25
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Which species is characterized by induced ovulation?

A

Rabbit

26
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Where does bacterial fermentation take place?

A

Caecum

27
Q

Which skin problem is absolutely necessary to prove a skin scratch test in a guinea pig test?

A

Dermatophytosis

28
Q

in which species is the so-called “cafatolt” moulting?

A

corn snake (pantherophis gutattus)

29
Q

Which statement is true?

A

In reptiles, the surface of freshly formed burns can be considered virtually sterile

30
Q

California king snakes, what can a snake mite infection cause?

A

The so-called “cafatolt” shedding

31
Q

Which species of Mycoplasma can cause pneumonia in reptiles?

A

Mycoplasma agassizii

32
Q

In which tuberculosis of birds does the primary complex most often develop?

A

In the intestine

  • liver
  • spleen
  • lung
  • bone marrow
33
Q

What causes pneumonia verimosa in snakes?

A

Rhabdias sp.

34
Q

In which organ do ciliated-whip parasites cause inflammation in snakes when kept at suboptimal temperatures?

A

Intestinal tract

35
Q

Which species is characterized by active ophiophagia?

A

King snake
King Cobras –> hunt and eat snakes

36
Q

When is the physiology of fatty liver degeneration in reptiles, not physiological?

A

Acute hepatitis

37
Q

In which species there is no so-called. “sham(fake) bladder”?

A

cornsnake

38
Q

How many degrees is it recommended for Greek turtles to overwinter?

A

Around 5 degrees C.

39
Q

What is the causative agent of parathyroid disease in parrots?

A

Herpes virus

40
Q

What can cause rhinitis i.e. the RNA syndrome in terrestrial turtles?

A

Iridovirus infection

41
Q

What effect can gentamicin have on reptiles?

A

Nephrotoxic

42
Q

What causes cryptosporidium serpentis in snakes?

A

Hypertrophic gastritis

43
Q

Knemidocoptes sp. in which organ does it cause changes in birds?

A

In the skin, especially around the beak and legs

44
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Which statement is true before the wintering of terrestrial turtles?

A

Give them food constantly, green plants rich in fibers will help the gut bacteria/flora overwinter

45
Q

In which group of reptiles is paramyxovirus pneumonia characteristic?

A

Snakes

46
Q

What is the pathogen of parrot disease?

A

Chlamydophyla psittaci

47
Q

Where is the gallbladder of snakes located?

A

Next to spleen, further away from liver

48
Q

What can cause tongue fallout in chameleons?

A

Hypocalcaemia

49
Q

What is the incubation period for circovirus infection in parrots?

A

21-44 days

50
Q

In which species is Entamoeba invadent not a commensalism ?

A

corn snake

51
Q

What are the symptoms of hypovitaminosis B1 in fish-eating snakes?

A

Nervous system symptoms (CNS)

52
Q

When is food rejection abnormal(pathological) in a red-tailed boa?

A

Just before shedding (in case of mite infection)

53
Q

When is smallpox more common in exotic birds?

A

End of summer

54
Q

What can cause stomatitis in Greek turtles?

A

Herpes viruses

55
Q

What is the excretion product of selection in aquatic reptiles? What does the kidney excrete?

A

Allantoin

56
Q

What could be one possible cause of 3-week posthibernation anorexia in a Greek turtle?

A

The air in the wintering room was too dry and the reptile dried up

57
Q

In which species can Geophaiga be physiological?

A

Greek turtle

58
Q

Where and what lesions do we find in the case of megabacteriosis?

A

inflammation of the gastric gland

59
Q

What does haemipenis retractoris muscle injury cause in snakes?

A

penile prolapse

60
Q

What is the therapeutic dose of ivermectin in a Greek turtle?

A

Not used because it is toxic to terrestrial turtles

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