Mixed/Miscellaneous

Question 1

Which parasite can cause cutaneous larva migrans in people?

A. Habronema spp

B. Trichuris spp

C. Spirocerca spp

D. Trichostrongylus spp

E. Ancylostoma spp

Answer 1

E - Ancylostoma spp

HOOKWORMS!

Question 2

Which description correctly matches gonitis?

A. Inflammation of the mesorchium, parietal tunic and testicle

B. Avulsion of the extensor process of the third phalanx

C. Inflammation of the stifle leading to degenerative joint disease

D. Infection of the crop and sinuses with Trichomonas gallinae

E. Progressive unilateral or bilateral wide-angle glaucoma

Answer 2

C - inflammation of the stifle leading to DJD

Question 3

Which one of the following choices is the mechanism of action of omeprazole?

A. Cyclooxygenase blocker

B. Beta-adrenergic receptor agonist

C. Synthetic prostaglandin E1 analog

D. H2-receptor antagonist

E. Proton pump inhibitor

Answer 3

E - Proton pump inhibitor

decreases gastric acid secretion by inhibiting the sodium/potassium proton pump and the luminal surface of parietal cells.

Question 4

Which choice is permitted for use in food animals?

A. Diethylstilbesterol

B. Chloramphenicol

C. Dexamethasone

D. Estradiol cypionate

E. Furazolidone

Answer 4

C - Dexamethasone

May cause abortions. Can be used to induce parturition in cattle

Diethylstilbesterol (DES) is banned in food animals.

Chloramphenicol is contraindicated in food animals.

ECP (used for repro therapy) is ILLEGAL in food animals.

Nitrofurans are not allowed in food animals.