reptile DZ

Question 1

t/f: infectious stomatitis is usually secondary to stress, trauma, or husbandry problems

Answer 1

true

Question 2

t/f: thermal burns can be a common problem of captive reptiles. these burns can range in severity and size and are most commonly located on the dorsal aspect of the body

Answer 2

false

Question 3

t/f: failure to feed is commonly caused by the O rather than a problem with the snake

Answer 3

true

Question 4

t/f: snakes are less prone to striking if their vision is impaired since they have excellent sense of smell

Answer 4

false

Question 5

t/f: thiamine deficiency in reptiles is a nutritionally based deficiency and is easily corrected

Answer 5

true

Question 6

t/f: captive snakes are by nature of their habitats, exposed to a greater parasite load compared with snakes in the wild

Answer 6

true

Question 7

t/f: ticks will cause not only abnormal looking scales but shedding problems as well

Answer 7

true

Question 8

t/f: one method of treatment for mites of lizards is to cover the body with mineral oil

Answer 8

true

Question 9

t/f: turtle shells have the ability to heal

Answer 9

true

Question 10

a gecko is having difficulty shedding its skin. which of these husbandry concerns could be the reason for the difficulty

Answer 10

temperature and humidity

Question 11

a lizard has a thermal burn from a faulty heat lamp. the skin of the wound is completely destroyed but the underlying muscles are not involved. what degree burn is this

Answer 11

3rd

Question 12

upon examination a bearded dragon is found. to have a pliable mandible. which disease is most likely to be the reason for this finding

Answer 12

MBD - metabolic bone disease

Question 13

which disorder can be caused by feeding a tortoise a diet high in iceberg lettuce and cucumbers

Answer 13

hypovitaminosis A

Question 14

____ in snakes typically occurs due to handling after meal consumption, where ___ is more frequently related to GI disease

Answer 14

rergurgitation ; vomiting

Question 15

which of the following is not a cause for urinary calculi in turtles

Answer 15

excessive amounts of vitamin D in the diet

Question 16

what antibiotic can cause a toxic neuropathy in lizards

Answer 16

metronidazole

Question 17

when treating tail autonomy, which of the following suture patterns is recommended for skin closure

Answer 17

sutures are not recommended

Question 18

what is the most common cause for oral or rostral trauma

Answer 18

constant rubbing of the face against the side of their enclosure

Question 19

what type of mouse is described as being just old enough to begin growing fur and ranges from 3-7 grams

Answer 19

fuzzy

Question 20

spectacles of snakes become more turbid

Answer 20

prior to shedding

Question 21

the correct term meaning difficult or incomplete shedding

Answer 21

dysecdysis

Question 22

ivermectin can be used to treat parasites in all species except

Answer 22

turtles

Question 23

which of the following is not a clinical sign of MBD

Answer 23

osteosclerosis

Question 24

which species is most likely to have oral or facial trauma

Answer 24

turtles

Question 25

not a treatment for dystocia in reptiles

Answer 25

NSAIDS

Question 26

mouth rot is AKA

Answer 26

infectious stomatitis

Question 27

what do snakes have instead of eyelids

Answer 27

spectacles

Question 28

which of the following means an abnormal curvature of the spine

Answer 28

scoliosis

Question 29

parasitized reptiles

Answer 29

unthrifty, shorter lifespans, reservoir for human infestation,

Question 30

common clinical signs associated with intestinal parasites in snakes are

Answer 30

anorexia and blood in feces only

Question 31

which antiparasitic cannot be used for turtles

Answer 31

ivermectin