Pansystemic Diseases QUIZ Flashcards
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) is primarily spread between cats via:
1. fleas
2. fomite contamination (surfaces)
3. bite wounds
4. fecal-oral transmission
- bite wounds
Which of the following animals is the definitive host for Toxoplasma gondii?
1. mouse
2. raccoon
3. human
4. cat
- cat
A routine screening of a 1-year-old indoor/outdoor cat reveals Feline Leukemia positive status (FeLV+). The owners should be told:
1. infection is fatal, and the cat should be euthanized now
2. there is nothing to worry about, the previous owner must have vaccinated her
3. cat should be retested in 6-12 weeks to look for natural clearance of infection
4. none of these answers is correct
- cat should be retested in 6-12 weeks to look for natural clearance of infection
An eight-year-old dog presents for lethargy and a body temperature of 104F. It must have
1. cancer
2. immune-mediated disease
3. any of these choices could cause this fever
4. a bacterial infection
- any of these choices could cause this fever
Feline Panleukopenia is
1. a viral infection transmitted by aerosol or fecal/urine to oral transmission
2. easily treated with supportive care
3. a disease that has been eradicated from the USA
4. not very contagious, so no special handling is needed
- a viral infection transmitted by aerosol or fecal/urine to oral transmission
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP):
1. may be controlled for years with antiviral medications
2. is caused by a retrovirus
3. is easy to diagnose by titer levels
4. causes a pyogranulomatous reaction in body cavities or CNS
- causes a pyogranulomatous reaction in body cavities or CNS
Animals with rabies may present with clinical signs of:
1. all choices are correct
2. stupor/coma
3. focal paralysis (unable to swallow or change of voice)
4. abnormal behaviors (such as aggression)
- all choices are correct
Which diseases have excellent/effective vaccines for prevention?
1. Feline Panleukopenia and Canine Distemper
2. Parvovirus and Toxoplasmosis
3. Toxoplasmosis and Feline Leukemia
4. Feline Infectious Peritonitis and Rabies
- Feline Panleukopenia and Canine Distemper
What causes leukopenia?
1. all choices may cause leukopenia
2. viral infection
3. bone marrow disease
4. bacterial sepsis
- all choices may cause leukopenia
T/F: Leukocytosis is always caused by bacterial infection.
False.
It can be caused by infection, inflammation, meds, stress, etc.
- Leukocytosis: All WBC count above normal range
T/F: A pyrogen is a chemical that alters the brain set point for temperature regulation.
True
T/F: A dog suspected of having parvovirus should be quarantined.
True
T/F: Kittens are routinely vaccinated against FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus).
False.
The vaccine for this no longer exists as cats who were vaccinated against would show positive on FIV testing.
T/F: If an animal has not shown neurological signs within 10 days of receiving a bite wound, it has definitely not contracted rabies.
False
T/F: Certain breeds (Rottweilers, Dobermans, Pit Bulls) are at increased risk for Parvovirus disease and should get booster vaccines until 6-months-old and then annually may be indicated.
True
