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core vaccines are those

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that are recommended for all animals of that sp

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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, they are more likely to occur with __ types of vaccines

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noninfectious

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4
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technicians should always explain to clients that routine health exams 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 reconstitutes, it is no longer stable 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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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 per year

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senior animals

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10
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both feline herpes virus and feline calicivirus cause URT diseases, but calico also causes what

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oral ulcerations

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11
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FIV negative cats who receive 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 - had for more than 3 months
2 - bigger than 2cm
1 - 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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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 pts 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, reproductive status is

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the 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

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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

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why is it important to ask about the pts behavior

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can give us a hint at how long the patient has been in pain, or if something could be wrong

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20
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vaccines are dosed upon

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amount needed to stimulate an immune response

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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

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according to the AAFP, a cat is considered a senior at what age

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11-14 years

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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 database includes temp, pulse and

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respiration

25
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after the initial visits, 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 a hx, it was mentioned that someone in the household had the flu, why is this important

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the flu is zoonotic to ferrets, they can catch it from us as we can catch it from them

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, panleukopenia

33
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every time a pt 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 disease

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rabies

36
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to reduce the risk of disease transmission, many boarding / grooming facilities require digs 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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herpes, calici, panleukopenia, and rabies

38
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consumption fo 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

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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

43
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LOC

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level of consciousness

44
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entropion

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the eyelids roll inwards, causing severe irritations

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ectropion

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the eyelid rolling outward

46
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polydipsic

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drinking a lot of water, increased thirst

47
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dyspnea

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difficult breathing

48
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acute

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sudden

49
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anisocoria

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different sized pupils

50
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icteric

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yellowing of the skin

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cardiomegaly

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abnormal enlargement of the heart

52
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abcess

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a walled off infection

53
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urticaria

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hives

54
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OU

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both eyes

55
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a- or an-

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without

56
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hyper-

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excessive

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