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1
Q

Allergy to pollen

A

environmental

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2
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non seasonal allergy

A

food

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3
Q

condition created by seasonal allergy

A

atopic dermatitis

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4
Q

typical onset of seasonal allergies is:

a) 1-3yrs of age
b) under 6 mths of age
c) 5 years of age

A

a)

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5
Q

breed that rarely acquires seasonal allergies

A

poodle

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6
Q

injection utilized for treating itch-given weekly then time increases between injections

A

cytopoint

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7
Q

oral non steroidal anti-itch medication

A

apoquel

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8
Q

how long typically does a pet go on hypoallergenic food prior to starting an elimination trial

A

8 wks

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9
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returning to an original diet after the 8wk hypoallergenic phase is called

A

dietary challenge

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10
Q

adding selected proteins to a hypoallergenic food after the 8 wk period is called

A

elimination trial

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11
Q

explain hydrolyzed protein

A

process of breaking down protein molecules so they are too small to recognize as allergens

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12
Q

what is CKD

A

chronic kidney disease

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13
Q

therapeutic diets for renal disease are restricted in:

A

protein, phosphorus and sodium

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14
Q

diets formulated for renal disease are high in

A

water soluble vitamins, fiber and antioxidants

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15
Q

hypertension can cause blindness due to what condition

A

retinal detachment

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16
Q

kidney disease is caused by:

A

toxins, kidney stones, urinary blockage, cancer, hereditary condition, renal damage

17
Q

disease contracted by contact with contaminated water sources

A

leptospirosis

18
Q

toxin that stimulates the pancreas to produce insulin

A

xylitol

19
Q

raw meat and eggs can be harmful due to

A

bacteria

20
Q

too much salt can cause what poisoning

A

sodium ion poisoning

21
Q

can rise and accumulate in stomach and can produce ethanol

A

yeast dough

22
Q

nuts are a concern for pets due to high fat content and can cause

A

pancreatitis

23
Q

dairy products are not beneficial due to pets being

A

lactose intolerant

24
Q

alcohol impacts what organ

A

liver

25
Q

central nervous system issues can be created by too much

A

alcohol

26
Q

impacts and destroys red blood cells if consumed

A

onions, garlic, leeks

27
Q

coffee, caffeine and chocolate are bad for pets due to

A

metabolized slower than humans and toxins build up as a result

28
Q

what is the 5th vital assessment

A

nutritional assessment

29
Q

what are the other four vital assessments

A

hx, TPR, exam, extensive exam

30
Q

what percentage of pets that should be fed a therapeutic diet are

A

7%

31
Q

what percentage of clients anticipate a nutritional recommendation in their exam

A

90%

32
Q

what percentage of clients feel they received a nutritional recommendation in their appointment

A

15%

33
Q

what percentage of clients have refused a diet due to cost

A

4%

34
Q

what percentage of clients purchased a new diet after a recommendation

A

55%