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1
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Which of the following diagnostic procedures might be of use in diagnosing nasal tumors or masses?

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Radiograph, endoscopy

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Which of the following bacteria plays a part in infectious canine tracheobronchitis?

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Bordatella

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The life span of the adult dirofilaria immitus in the cat is approximately

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2 years

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Which of the following signs of heartworm infection in the cat is not commonly seen in the heartworm infected dog?

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Vomiting

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True or false: the feline herpesvirus responsible for FVR is hardy and will remain in the environment for years.

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False

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True or false: technicians can transmit respiratory viruses to uninfected cats by contact with hands or clothes

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True

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The preferred spot for thoracocemtesis is the ________ space

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7th intercostal

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The most common systemic mycotic disease in cats is caused by

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Cryptococcus

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9
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A wound is non responsive to antibiotics and corticosteroid therapy. This should alert the clinician to the possibility of what type of problem?

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Fungal

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10
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They systemic signs of feline bordatella infection are caused by?

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Toxins released by bordatella bronchiseptica bacteria

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11
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What are clinical signs of rhinitis?

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Serious, mucoid, or mucopurulent, nasal discharge, sneezing, coughing, crusty nares

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12
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True or false: diagnosis for rhinitis is based on clinical signs

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True

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13
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What is the treatment for rhinitis?

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Clean nares, antibiotics if necessary, vasoconstrictive drugs with antihistamines

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What are clinical signs of nasal tumors?

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Unilateral mucoid, nasal discharge, unresponsive to therapy, nasal hemorrhage, sneezing

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How do you diagnose nasal tumors?

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Radiographs, endoscopy, biopsy

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16
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What is the treatment for nasal tumors?

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Surgical removal

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17
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True or false: the prognosis for nasal tumors is very good

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False; poor

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18
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What are clinical signs epistaxis

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Bleeding from NARES – maybe unilateral or bilateral; associated with trauma, foreign bodies, tumors

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What is the treatment for epistaxis

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Locate the source, stop the bleeding with vasoconstrictive drugs, pressure to the area, cold packs, vitamin K if necessary

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20
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What sinuses does sinusitis usually involve?

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Frontal or maxillary sinus

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21
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How does sinusitis present?

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Collection of pus in the area with swelling over the sinus

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22
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What is sinusitis usually associated with?

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Tooth root abscess

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23
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What tooth is sinusitis usually associated with?

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Carnasial

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24
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What are clinical signs of sinusitis?

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Swelling under the eye may have unilateral nasal discharge

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25
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How do you diagnose sinusitis?

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Exam of oral cavity, radiographs, C/S

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26
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What is the treatment for sinusitis?

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Anabiotic‘s, removal of the tooth, flushing fistula tracts

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27
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What is an anabiotic of choice for the mouth?

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Clindamycin

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28
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What is the function of the tonsils?

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Provide lymphoid protection to the lower respiratory system

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29
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When do tonsils enlarge?

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When invaded by infectious agents

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30
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Can tonsillitis cause difficulty swallowing, sore throats, neoplasia

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Yes

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31
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What are clinical signs of tonsillitis?

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Anorexia, salvation, pain

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32
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How do you diagnose tonsillitis?

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Visual exam

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33
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What is the treatment for tonsillitis?

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Anabiotic’s, soft diet, pain meds

34
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What is the most common cause for laryngitis?

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Excessive barking

35
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True or false: infection from upper respiratory tract can spread to larynx

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True

36
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What are clinical signs of laryngitis?

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Lots of voice or altercation and quality of voice, cough

37
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How do you diagnose laryngitis?

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History, PE

38
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True or false: rabies can cause change in voice quality

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TRUE

39
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What is the treatment for laryngitis?

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Restrict talking, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory meds

40
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What is tracheobronchitis?

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Collection of viruses, bacteria, mycoplasm, fungi, parasites

41
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True or false: patient with tracheobronchitis often have a history of exposure to other animals

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True

42
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What are clinical signs of tracheal bronchitis?

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Dry, hacking cough

43
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What is the treatment for tracheobronchitis?

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Antibiotics, glucocorticoids, antitussive, bronchodilators, NSAIDS

44
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What is collapsing trachea

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Tracheal rings, lose the ability to remain firm

45
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What are clinical signs of collapsing trachea?

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Goose honk cough. All else is normal.

46
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What is the treatment for collapsing trachea?

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Symptomatic, antitussive, sometimes implant tracheal device

47
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What is feline asthma?

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Spontaneous bronchoconstriction, airway inflammation, airway hyperactivity – decreased airflow

48
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What are clinical signs of feline asthma?

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Labored breath(like drinking a thick milkshake through the straw) cough, wheeze

49
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How do you diagnose feline asthma

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Radiographs show hyperinflation of lungs, bronchial pattern

50
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What is the treatment for feline asthma?

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Corticosteroids and bronchodilators, aero-Kat

51
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True or false: heartworm is more common in cats than dogs

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False

52
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True or false: heartworm signs are more severe in cats

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True

53
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How long do heart worms live in a cat?

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One to two years

54
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What are clinical signs of feline heartworm?

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Cough, dyspnea, vomiting

55
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What do feline heartworm test detect?

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Female worms or dying, male worms

56
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What is the treatment for feline heartworm

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Use of immiticide is not recommended use heartworm prevention

57
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What are causes for feline upper respiratory disease?

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Herpes,calici , Bordetella

58
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How is feline upper respiratory disease transmitted?

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By areosolization of the virus or direct contact

59
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How long do cats shed upper respiratory disease following infection?

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Three weeks

60
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What are clinical signs of feline upper respiratory disease?

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Sneezing, coughing, epiphora, fever, depression, anorexia, corneal, ulcers; ulcerative dermatitis with calci

61
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True or false feline upper respiratory disease has high morbidity low mortality

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True

62
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What is the treatment for feline upper respiratory disease?

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SQ fluids, if indicated, antibiotics, antihistamines, vaporizer, decrease stress, antivirals

63
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What is plueral effusion?

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Buildup of fluid within the plueral space

64
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What are causes for plueral effusion?

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Congestive heart failure, neoplasia, empyema, chylothorax

65
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What are clinical signs of plueral effusion

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Dyspnea, cough, fever, depression, pain

66
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How do you diagnose plueral effusion

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Thoracocentesis, radiographs

67
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What is the treatment for plueral effusion?

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Treat underlying cause

68
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What is the prognosis for plueral effusion?

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Poor

69
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How does systemic fungal diseases spread?

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Inhalation of fungal spores or wound contamination

70
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What are kinds of systemic fungal diseases

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Blastomycosis, histoplasmosis, cryptococcosis, aspergillosis, coccidiodimycosis

71
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What are pulmonary neoplasia

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Primary lung tumors are uncommon; metastatic disease is common

72
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True or false: canine influenza can remain viable on surfaces for up to 48 hours

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True

73
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What respiratory disease has labored breathing(like drinking a thick milkshake through a straw)

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Feline asthma

74
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How is feline asthma cured

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It isn’t curable

75
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Which of the following is not a respiratory virus we typically vaccinated against
A.Calici
B. Rhinotracheitis.
C. Panleukopenia.
D. Para influenza.

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C

76
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True or false: primary lung tumors are more common than metastasis

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False

77
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What is the most commonly found on canine patients in practice?

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Ctenocephalides felis

78
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True or false: demodex is often found more deep when performing skin scraping

A

True

79
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True or false: bronchiseptica infection looks exactly like those of respiratory viral infections

A

True

80
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True or false: dyspneic cancer should be handled with care. Do not stress them!

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True

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