Diagnostic Technology

Question 1

The most important aspect in dealing with toxicosis is

Answer 1

accurate or confirmed diagnosis

Question 2

Can be obtained by detailed case history, thorough clinical and postmortem examinations

Answer 2

tentative diagnosis

Question 3

Can be reached when history and clinical signs are supported by circumstantial evidence and identification of the source of poisoning

Answer 3

presumptive diagnosis

Question 4

response to a specific antidotal treatment may help making a

Answer 4

presumptive diagnosis

Question 5

may be reached using all criteria of diagnosis including lab work

Answer 5

confirmed diagnosis

Question 6

5 criteria of diagnosis

Answer 6

case history
clinical signs
postmortem findings
lab diagnosis
lab animal tests

Question 7

T/F: most diseases have pathognomonic signs

Answer 7

false

Question 8

T/F: positive results always indicate intoxication

Answer 8

false

Question 9

Which is FALSE regarding specimen collection?
A) Specimens should not be washed
B) animal and tissue specimens should be frozen
C) specimens should be taken free of chemical contamination or debris
D) All blood and fluid samples should be frozen

Answer 9

D - blood should be refrigerated while the fluids should be frozen

Question 10

How much material should you send for your specimens?

Answer 10

serum - 5ml live, 10ml dead
whole blood - 10ml alive or dead
urine - 50ml alive or dead
vomitus or baits - 200g
liver, kidney or fat - 100g
brain - 1/2 frozen, 1/2 formalin
rumen/stomach contents - 500g

Question 11

What is FALSE regarding sampling of feeds or forage for analysis?
A) forages should be cut to 3 inches
B) Samples should be taken from different parts of different bales
C) Samples should be sealed in airtight bags
D) green forage or silage should always be dried

Answer 11

D - green silage or forage can be frozen