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Preventative health comprehensive Flashcards

1
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Core vaccines are those:

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That are recommended for all animals of that species

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2
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It is recommended by the AAFP that feline vaccines be given in the distal limb because

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In the event of a local sarcoma the limb can be amputated

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3
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Although hypersensitivity reactions to vaccines are rare, there are more likely to occur with ______ types of vaccines?

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Noninfectious

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4
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Why should veterinary technicians always explain to clients that routine health examinations are important

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So problems can be detected early and treatment may have a better outcome.

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5
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Once a vaccine is reconstituted, it is no longer stables and should be administered within ______ of being reconstituted :

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1 hour

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6
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Vaccines provide protection from infection from a pathogen for a certain length of time. This period is called:

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Duration of immunity

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7
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Active immunity occurs in the body when

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The immune system develops antibodies to antigens

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8
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What is the predominant method for transmission of feline immunodeficiency virus in cats?

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Bite wounds

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9
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AAHA - AVMA canine and feline preventative health guidelines recommend that adult dogs and cats be examined annually, with some animals requiring more frequent visits. _____ should be seen more than once a year.

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Senior animals

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10
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Both feline herpesvirus and feline calicivirus cause upper respiratory tract diseases, but calici also causes what?

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Oral ulcerations

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11
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FIV- negative cat who receives the FIV vaccine will test positive to the antibody-based FIV screening test.

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true

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12
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3-2-1 protocol

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3- have had for more than 3 months
2- if lump is bigger than 2cm
1- if lump has gotten bigger in 1 month

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13
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A senior canine is considered by

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in the last 25% of its predicted life span

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14
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Which of the following feline diseases are also known as feline parvo and distemper

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feline panleukopenia

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When evaluating a patients BCS you should be able to palpate and count the

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Ribs

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16
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Age, breed sex and reproductive status are included in the

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signalment

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17
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Adjuvants are added to the contents of a vaccine in order to

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help stimulate a stronger immune response

18
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The initial visit to a vet practice for a healthy puppy or kitten typically occurs at ______ weeks

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6-8

19
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Why is it important to ask about the patients behavior

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Gives us a clue if something happened or if something could be wrong

20
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Vaccines are dosed based upon

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amount needed to stimulate an immune response

21
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An immediate hypersensitivity response to a vaccine or other stimulus that may cause respiratory arrest, cardiovascular collapse, and potentially death

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Anaphylaxis

22
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According to the AAFP, a cat is considered a senior at what age group?

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11-14 years

23
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Before bringing a new cat or kitten into a household with other cats, the animal should be screened using blood test for what 2 contagious diseases?

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FIV and FeLV

24
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A minimum patient data base includes a temp, pulse and a?

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respiration

25
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After the initial visit, puppies and kittens are examined at ______ week intervals until about 14 weeks

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3-4

26
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A ferret owner brings their ferret in for an exam bc he is coughing, while getting history, it was mentioned someone in the household had the flu why is this important info?

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The flu is zoonotic to ferrets.

27
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At what age is it believed that the maternal antibodies wear off for puppies and kittens?

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12 weeks.

28
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Initial puppy and kitten examination may identify problems presented at birth. these are known as?

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congenital defects

29
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An example of a noninfectious or killed vaccine would be?

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Rabies

30
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Antibodies from _____ provide the longest duration of action:

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Active immunity

31
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DHPP

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Distemper, hepatitis, parvo, parainfluenza

32
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FVRCP

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feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopena

33
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Every time a patient comes in for any reason, we should get a ______ on them so we can compare it to the past visits

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weight

34
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How quickly would you expect to see signs of anaphylaxis in a dog vaccinated with an immunization?

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Day of injection

35
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_______ is a zoonotic and reportable viral disease

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Rabies

36
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To reduce the risk of disease transmission, many boarding facilities and grooming salons require dogs to be vaccinated against bordetella

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true

37
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Which diseases prevented by vaccinations are considered core for cats

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Feline herpesvirus, calicivirus, panleukopenia, and rabies

38
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Consumption of colostrum after being born is important to a neonates health because

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passive acquirement of immunoglobulins strengthens the immune system

39
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Which viral disease of dogs is resilient in the environment, easily spread by dogs and owners shoes, not easily killed by common disinfectants, and seems to affect black and tan puppies more.

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Parvo

40
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Passive immunity comes from _____ while active immunity comes from ____?

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Maternal antibodies ; Vaccinations

41
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There is a historic association with vaccine associated sarcoma development in certain companion animals. Which animal is this?

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Cats

42
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Transmission of feline leukemia occurs through sustained close contact among cats.

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True

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