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Midterm Flashcards

1
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for most dogs, jumping up is a display of affection, however for some dogs, jumping up is the beginning of dominance

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true

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2
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cats are easier to give a pill to due to their small size

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false

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3
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which is the most resistant microorganism

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bacterial spores

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4
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which is not an example of direct contact transmission

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all are examples of direct contact transmission
(brucellosis
coughing dog 2 ft away from another kenneled dog
feline immunodeficiency virus)

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5
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animals vomiting in recumbent positions usually result in aspiration

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true

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6
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the gold standard for steam under pressure sterilization is

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121 degrees C at 15 lb/in squared for 15 minutes

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7
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a nervous cat comes into the clinic and is stressed out while collecting blood for a screening test. which WBC(s) are most likely to be elevated?

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lymphocyte

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8
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a 6 year old female dog in your care has extremely high neutrophils, normal bands, normal hemoglobin, low RBC, and high monocytes. What is most likely the disease that would elicit these blood results?

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pyometra

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9
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when using radiographs and one view shows the fracture, it is unnecessary and a waste of time and money to take other views

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false

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10
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a general physical examination of most animals takes 20 minutes or more if done in a complete, systematic manner

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false

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11
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what 2 WBC will be elevated in a baby kitten with a severe systematic flea infesation?

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eosinophil
basophil

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12
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What is the TPR of a dog

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T-101
P-80
R-12

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13
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What is the TPR of a cat

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T-101
P-200
R-22

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14
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sanitation

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elimination of microbes to a safe amount

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15
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disinfection

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use of chemicals to kill harmful pathogens on inanimate objects

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16
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example of small animal disease that is fungus

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ringworm

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17
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example of small animal disease that is protozoa

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cryptosporidiosis

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18
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what is vector born transmission and give an example

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usually arthropod, pathogen spread through vector contact with susceptible host
mosquito spreading west Nile

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19
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A cat has low RBC, high PCV, low neutrophils, normal band cells, low WBC, and high monocyte count. What is wrong with this cat

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chronic viral infection, dehydrated, anemic

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20
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cystotomy

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technical term to open up a bladder

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21
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An acute overhydrated dog with an overwhelming bacterial infection would show what on his CBC?

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high band neutrophils
low PCV
low WBC
low Segmented neutrophils
normal monocytes

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22
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what is the function of ethylene diamino tetraacetate

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it is used as an anticoagulant

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23
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what is the most consistent, inital clinical sign of canine respiratory disease complex?

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a dry, hacking cough brining up mucous while gagging

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24
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what is not true about borreliosis

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10-65% of common brown dog ticks harbor the spirochete
white deer tick!

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25
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all 3 stages (larval, nymphal, adult) of the tick that causes Borreliosis will feed on humans

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true

26
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what is the drug of choice for the treatment of Borreliosis

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Oxytetracycline

27
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there is no rabies vaccine licensed for use in wild animals

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true

28
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dogs are more likely to experience the furious form of rabies

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false

29
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canine parvovirus is acute and contagious, and can be transmitted by both direct and indirect means

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true

30
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which disease(s) can be transmitted via contaminated urine?

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leptospirosis
borreliosis

31
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which disease contains a neurological component to it?

A

canine distemper

32
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canine distemper is a stable virus in the environment for years

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false

33
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what is the etiology of kennel cough

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bordetella bronchiseptica

34
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describe villi and its function

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small finger-like projections
increase surface area and absorption of nutrients

35
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Describe how to determine the (+) or (-) of a bacteria you have cultured without using gram stain.

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It can be determined based on plate types used
Blood agar plates will grow everything, but MSA/ agar plates will only grow Gram -

36
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where anatomically are the popliteal lymph nodes located

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behind the knee

37
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give a pro and a con for the use of steroids in a dog with parvovirus infection

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pro- prevent endotoxic shock & makes animal feel better
con- suppresses immune system

38
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what oral tablet with no pesticide residue can kill fleas within 30 min?

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CAPSTAR

39
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Design Vaccination Program for a new puppy

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Distempter, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvo, Corona
DHPPC- 8 weeks, 12 weeks, 16 weeks
Rabies- give at 16 weeks
Leptosporosis- 12 week, 16 weeks
Bordetella- give at 12 weeks
Borelliosis- give at 12 weeks and 16 weeks

40
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the rapid cat will most likely go through (rabies)

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prodromal form and then furious form

41
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which scenario would be indicative of a cat with a current, active toxoplasmosis infection

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increase IgM and decreases IgG

42
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feline toxoplasmosis is a differential diagnosis for cats with FUO

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true

43
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which virus have a reverse transcriptase enzyme?

A

feline leukemia virus

44
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FIV is a relatively new disease and is similar to the huma immunodeficiency virus but is species specific

A

false
it has been around awhile, just newly discovered

45
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FIP is tropic and cytoxic for T-lymphocytes and thereby induces a progressive and often fatal syndrome

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false

46
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barn cats or any outdoor cat should be vaccinated for leptospirosis

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false
that is for dogs

47
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the etiology of FIP is

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corona virus

48
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clinical signs of FVR and FCV are usually self limiting in 10-14 days

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true

49
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feline panleukopenia virus is extremely stable as it can survive for years in the environment

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true

50
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what is the etiology of rabies?

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rhabdovirus

51
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what should happen to your “vaccinated for rabies” cat that has just been bitten by a potential rabies suspect

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the cat should be revaccinated immediately
should also be quarantined/ observed for 10-45 days

52
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stomatitis

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inflammation or infection of the tongue

53
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a good client brings a stray cat in on emergency for further evaluation. It is found to be FeLV positive with FOCMA, anoretic, lethargic, pyretic, and in poor body condition. Give me a summary of your discussion with the new owners

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The cat is very sick, the presence of FOCMA is a bad sign and the cat will have a shortened lifespan. There is no treatment for this condition, however we can offer supportive care if you would like

54
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why is outpatient management of feline respiratory disease complex preferred to in clinic hospitalization.

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cats do better at home due to less stress
wont spread disease throughout hospital to susceptible cats

55
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how do you tell if an anemia is regenerative or not?

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do cytology of blood to look for immature RBC, which indicate regenerative condition

56
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Name 4 properties in fluid analysis of FIP peritoneal effusion

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straw colored
increased protein content
bacterially sterile
contains flecks or strands of fibrin

57
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which disease are you most likely to find nasal commissure ulcers in?

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FCV

58
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The acronym FVRCP-C in the feline distemper inoculation stands for:

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feline viral rhinotracheitis
calci
panleukopenia
chlamydia

59
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what are your hopes when treating a FIP positive cat with Levamisole?

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the hope is to stimulate the immune system for added protection

60
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Spleenomegly

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enlargement of the spleen

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