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Parasites Flashcards

1
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Mallophaga are known for feeding on

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skin debris

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2
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Hemosproidia is a ____ protozoan

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blood

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3
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what capillaria species has a direct lifecycle (needing no intermediate host?)

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Capillaria obsignata

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4
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what parasite poses the greatest zoonotic risk to human caretakers in birds?

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cryptosporidium

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5
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mentronidazole

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Flagyl

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pyrantel pamoate

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strongid

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Fenbendazole

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Panacur

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Praziquantel

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droncit

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ivermectin

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Ivomec

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10
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what bird is least likely to be suffering from an internal parasite?

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Canary

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11
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Capillaria contorta uses what intermediate host?

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earthworms

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12
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Emeria and Isospora are both forms of

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coccidia

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13
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what can be given to birds with Sarcocystosis

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Trimethoprim/sufla

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14
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histominiasis is commonly known as

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blackhead disease

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15
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Cryptosproididum is spread by

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sporolated oocysts

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16
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Sternostoma tracheacolum are commonly found in

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air sacs

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17
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what mite are you most likely to see clinical signs involving the respiratory tract in birds?

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Sternostoma tracheacolum

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18
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Common treatments for coccidia in birds would be what?

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fenbendazole and metronidazole

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19
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cryptosporidum is a zoonotic disease

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true

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20
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what would you give to treat air sac mites?

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Fenbendazole

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21
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Sarcocystis falcatula is a protozoan parasite with the intermediate host of what in birds?

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opossum

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22
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what can be given to avians with roundworms?

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pyrantel pamoate, fenbendazole, and ivermectin

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23
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what birds are commonly affected with the air sac mite?

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amazon parrots

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24
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basic management practices for maintaining a parasite free bird would be all of the following except

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access outside of their enclosure with dirt floors

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25
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capillaria spp of poultry are commonly called hairworms

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true

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26
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internal parasites are a major concern for indoor birds

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false

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27
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what is the most important parasitic disease in poultry

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coccidia

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28
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what is the treatment of choice for giardia?

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metronidazole

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29
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ascarids belong to which phylum of worms?

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nematodes

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30
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what disease is caused by obligate intracellular parasites that are transmitted by a mosquito vector? (primate)

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malaria

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31
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great apes are rarely used in biomedical research, but when they are used ____ are the most commonly seen

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chimpanzee

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32
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in many facilities, an incoming primate must have 5 negative tests for what disease before it can leave quarantine?

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tuberculosis

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33
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NWP will be found where?

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south america

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34
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what percentage of animasl used in biomedical research are primates?

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<0.025%

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35
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what prmate species is most often used for atherosclerosis

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squirrel monkey

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36
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what mating system should be used if the exact gestational age must be known in primates?

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timed mating

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37
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caretakers are often given a vaccine to prevent what infection?

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hepatitis B

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38
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what order of NHP is the msot primitive, small to medium sized, and has a squirrel-like appearance?

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prosimians

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39
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what injectable anesthetic can be used for procedures lasting more than 45 minutes in NHPs?

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propofol

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40
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what species of primates is most commonly used in biomedical research?

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rhesus monkey

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41
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what vessel can be used to collect large amounts of blood from primates but the procedure requires the animal to be anesthetized?

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femoral

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42
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what is a significant concern when handling and restraining primates?

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safety of the handler

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43
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what was established in 1974 in an effort to control the use of NWPs in biomedical research?

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Interagency primate steering committee

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44
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prior to working with primates, humans must be tested for

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tuberculosis

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45
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diets for primates must contain what vitamin?

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C

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46
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what feature of most OWPs is a hard, keratinized pad on the buttocks?

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Ischial callosities

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47
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the clinical sign of what disease include exanthematous rash on the chest, lower body, nasal and ocular discharge, and blepharitis? This disease can be fatal in some NwPs

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measels

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48
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what condition can occur in primates with inadequate vitamin c lvls?

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scurvy

49
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when large volumes of medication are needed or if the animal needs continual infusion of medications or fluids, what is the best option for delivery?

A

vascular access port injections

50
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non-human primates are considered to be 4-10 times stronger than humans

A

true

51
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what zoonotic disease in primates is caused by several different strains of mycobacterium

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tuberculosis

52
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where is tuberculosis testing performed in NHPS

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upper eyelid

53
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what medication can be administered prior to anesthesia to help reduce the amount of saliva produced in primates?

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atropine

54
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what is one feature all caging for primates must include?

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secure locks

55
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inadequate nutrtion intake is a more common problem in NHP’s than obesity

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false

56
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animals affected by tuberculosis can develope lesions on what organ?

A

liver

57
Q

what is a lesser ape?

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gibbon and siamangs

58
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there is a vaccine available for both primates and humans for what pox virus?

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monkey pox

59
Q

bonobos are considered to be more aggressive than chimpanzees

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false

60
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primates are able to get the same dental diseases as humans

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true

61
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what requires that research facilities develop and implement plans to promote the well-being of the NWPs species in their care?

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AWA

62
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what behavior serves as a method of communication and may also serve to strenghten the social organization of primates? this is generally between dominant and non-dominant group members

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allogrooming

63
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the most significant herpesvirus of concern to NHPs is

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herpes simiae

64
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what primate is the natural host for herpes B

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rhesus monkey

65
Q

the offspring of iodine deficient females can show clinical signs of hypothyroidism

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true

66
Q

what feature is always absent in OWPs

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prehensile tails

67
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an NHP that is deficient in vitamin D will develop

A

rickets

68
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what medication can be given for severe pain in primates?

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morphine

69
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a dietary insufficiency of iodine can lead to the formation of what in primates?

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a goiter

70
Q

what antiparasitic cannot be used for turtles?

A

ivermectin

71
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when treating lizards for protozoans, ____ would be the drug of choice

A

mretronidazole

72
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parasitized reptiles

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have shorter life spans, are unthrifty, act as a reservoir for human infestations

73
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ivermectin can be sued to treat parasites in what species of reptile?

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gecko, green iguana, and boas

74
Q

captive snake are by nature of their habits, exposed to a greater parasite load compared with snakes in the wild?

A

true

75
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common clinical signs associated with intestinal parasites in snakes are

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anorexia and blood in feces

76
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ticks will cause not only abnormal looking scales but shedding problems as well

A

true

77
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placing a snake in 5% sevin dust for 4-5 hours and then rinsing with 1% ivermectin spray is a common treatment for mites

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true

78
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it is perfectly fine to feed your reptile food items you have personally caught. The changes of parasitic infestation are rare

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false

79
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one method of treating for mites in lizards is to cover the body with mineral oil

A

true

80
Q

what PPE item is mandatory to wear when working with wading birds such as egrets, cranes, or herons?

A

eye protection

81
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birds can have heavy metal toxicity after ingesting fishing weights

A

true

82
Q

what animal are you most likely to get mycobacterium leprae from?

A

armadillo

83
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what is the best method to get an accurate heart rate on a reptile

A

doppler

84
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what is a mosquito-borne viral infeciton from a virus in the Flaviviridae family that can be seriou, life-altering, or even fatal in humans?

A

west nile virus

85
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if a wild animal is brought into the hospital, how and where should the animal be kept between treatments?

A

in a dark, quiet room and away from all other animals

86
Q

raccoons are known to carry what intestinal roundworm?

A

baliascaris procyonis

87
Q

a lizard should never be captured by that tail as it has the ability to autotomize the tail. what does this mean?

A

voluntairy drop the tail to escape

88
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when restraining a bird of prey, such as an owl, what body part must be controlled to prevent injury to the handler

A

talons

89
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if a snake is venomous, what device should be used to capture it?

A

snake hook

90
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what is useful when restraining and examining a wild rabbit?

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towel

91
Q

wild canids such as coyotes and foxes are not susceptible to canine parvo virus

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false

92
Q

what disease is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis and if left untreated has a high fatality rate in humans?

A

bubonic plague

93
Q

what species are you most likely to get salmonella from?

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reptiles

94
Q

anthrax is listed on the global zoonotic chart

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true

95
Q

what is an infectioius viral disease that attacks the nervous system of humans and other mammals?

A

rabies

96
Q

when restraining a raptor, what might help reduce stress?

A

covering the head and blocking their vision

97
Q

beaver fever is the common name for what disease?

A

giardia

98
Q

signs of abandoned animals might include

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skinny, injury, cold, dead siblings

99
Q

the transmission of what disease to humans requires the excessive handling or eating of armadillo meat?

A

leprosy

100
Q

A good Samaritan brings an injured red-tailed hawk to the animal hospital. The hospital does not have a permit to treat wildlife. What should the hospital do?

A

contact a licensed rehabilitator

101
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An owl is presented that has a compound open fracture to the radius. The wound is showing signs of infection and is obviously over 3 days old. How would you treat this animal?

A

surgically debride the wound and place a plate to stabalize the fracture

102
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virtually all wildlife has the potential of carrying salmonella

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true

103
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to treat and care for wild animals special permits are required

A

true

104
Q

bordatella bronchiseptica is considered to be a worldwide zoonotic organism

A

true

105
Q

what disease was discovered in 1993 and is a deadly disease contracted from contact with the urine, feces, or saliva of infected rodents?

A

hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

106
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if a wild animal is to be treated in the hospital, the hospital must:

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create a medical record

107
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a good samaritan should complete paperwork when dropping off a wild animal. This paperwork should include what info?

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location it was found, how it was captured,a nd whether the animal was fed

108
Q

opossums commonly carry

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fleas

109
Q

many times people find young wildlife and do not see the adult. It is best to advise them

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to leave them alone

110
Q

the inhalation of dust, feather debris or dried fecal material from a bird may predispose to this infection

A

chlamydophilia psittaci

111
Q

what PPE should always be worn when handling small reptiles?

A

exam gloves

112
Q

A rabbit is brought into the hospital by a good Samaritan who said he saw it get hit by a car just before he brought it in. The rabbit is conscious but unable to use its rear legs. What is the recommended treatment?

A

humanely euthanize

113
Q

what highly virulent disease for humans is often associated with wild rabbits and hares?

A

tularemia

114
Q

rats and mice are the most common carries of Hantavirus

A

true

115
Q

one of the first steps in performing an exam on a bird is to

A

observe mentation

116
Q

most rabbits will abandon their young if they smell humans on them

A

false

117
Q

reptiles are known to carry what disease?

A

salmonella

118
Q

opossums rarely carry zoonotic disease. What trait can be attributed to this fact?

A

lower average body temp

119
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a raccoon is brought into the hospital and is suspected of being hit by a car. What must be done in order to examine the animal thoroughly and safely

A

anesthetize the animal

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