Respiratory System

Question 1

Which bacteria plays a part in infectious canine tracheobronchitis?

Answer 1

Bordetella.

Question 2

The life span of the adult Dilofilaria immitis in the cat is approximately.

Answer 2

2 years.

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Vomiting.

Question 4

The feline herpesvirus responsible for feline viral rhinotracheitis (FVR) is hardly and will remain in the environment for years.

Answer 4

False.

Question 5

Technicians can transmit respiratory viruses to uninfected cats by contact with hands and clothes.

Answer 5

True.

Question 6

What are characteristics of a transudate?

Answer 6

• Low nucleated cell count

- Low total protein

Question 7

The preferred spot for thoracocentesis is the _______ space.

Answer 7

Seventh intercostal.

Question 8

The most common systemic mycotic disease in cats is caused by:

Answer 8

Cryptococcus.

Question 9

A 5-year-old dog has an exudative, serosanguinous wound that is nonresponsive to antibiotics and corticosteroid therapy. This should alert the clinician to the possibility of what type of problem?

Answer 9

Fungal.

Question 10

The systemic signs of feline Bordetella infection are caused by:

Answer 10

Toxins released by Bordetella bronchiseptica bacteria.

Question 11

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

Answer 11

• Radiograph

- Computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging