FInal Exam Flashcards
What is the scientific name and order for guinea pigs?
Scientific name: Cavia porcellus Order: Rodentia
What diseases are guinea pigs susceptible to?
A. Scurvy because of their dietary for need vitamin C
B. Tuberculosis
C. Pneumonia
D. Salmonellosis
E. All the above
E. All the above
What is the dental formula for the guinea pig?
2x (I 1/1, C 0/0, P 1/1, M 3/3)
A sow is bred prior to a.)_____________ of age after this time the b.)_____________ will fuse permanently, this can cause c.)_________________.
a.) 7 months b.) pelvic symphysis c.) dystocia problems
Guinea pigs are very sensitive to antibiotics that target a.)____________ organisms and should never be given b.) ___________.
a.) gram-positive b.) streptomycin
Where do you TB test monkeys and primates? What is the testing procedure for TB?
On the upper eyelid. You need three negative TB tests each given 2 weeks apart.
TB can be treated caused by several strains of a.)____________, and is a significant b.)_____________ problem.
A.) Mycobacteria
B.)Zoonotic
Basic differences between apes and monkeys, include: A. Apes are old world B. Apes have a narrow chest C. Apes have no tail D. Apes rely on vision instead of scent
A, C, D
Like guinea pigs, non human primates can suffer from what disease?
Scurvy
What NHP are only used in learning or behavioral research?
Gorillas
True or False? The most important point in any discussion of NHP zoonotic disease is treatment
False correct answer is prevention
What type of testing is part of any physical examination of a NHP?
Tuberculin testing
How many hepatitis viruses are capable of infecting human beings and NHP species? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 E. 5
E. 5
What is the mist common hepatitis virus in NHP?
Hepatitis A
Vitamin _____ and ______ are important in NHP diets.
Vitamin D and C
What is the Genus and species of rabbits?
Oryctolagus cuniculus
What is the most common anesthetic used in rabbits?
Ketamine
Which statements are True about Listeriosis?
A. It’s caused by Clostridium pilaforme
B. Characterized by sudden death or abortion in late pregnancy
C. It is a zoonotic disease
D. Treatment is rarely attempted
E. Clinical signs include weight loss and depression.
B, C, D, E
This disease is commonly called “bumblefoot” and is classified by round lesions on plantar surface of feet, predisposing factors include abrasive bedding or fecal contamination on cage bottom, what is this disease?
Pododermatitis
True or false? Ringworm is the only significant mycotic disease of domestic rabbits.
True
Low humidity predisposes non-human primates to Branharmella catarrhalis infection, also known as ________________.
bloody nose syndrome
Primates require vitamin D to prevent ________ and __________.
ricketts and osteomalacia
_________ is caused by a human paramyxovirus known as rubeola.
measles
List the 4 distinct viral groups that Ebola virus is subtypes into.
Zaire, Sudan, Ivory Coast and ralston
The only acceptable method of euthanasia for non-human primates is _______________.
injectable barbiturate overdose
Why are mice often used for research?
A. Short life span
B. Easy to maintain
C. Inexpensive
D. Short gestation period with large litters
E. Are need with genetic alterations that mimic human diseases
A, B, C, D, E
Tyzzers disease is cause by _______ _______.
Clostridium Piliforme
The AWA regulates all procedures performed and protects animals other than: A. Mice, rats, guinea pigs B. Mice, rats, birds, man C. Mice, rats, guinea pigs, birds D. Mice, rats, guinea pigs, birds, man
B. Mice, rats, birds, man