Midterm

Question 1

for most dogs, jumping up is a display of affection, however for some dogs, jumping up is the beginning of dominance

Answer 1

true

Question 2

cats are easier to give a pill to due to their small size

Answer 2

false

Question 3

which is the most resistant microorganism

Answer 3

bacterial spores

Question 4

which is not an example of direct contact transmission

Answer 4

all are examples of direct contact transmission
(brucellosis
coughing dog 2 ft away from another kenneled dog
feline immunodeficiency virus)

Question 5

animals vomiting in recumbent positions usually result in aspiration

Answer 5

true

Question 6

the gold standard for steam under pressure sterilization is

Answer 6

121 degrees C at 15 lb/in squared for 15 minutes

Question 7

a nervous cat comes into the clinic and is stressed out while collecting blood for a screening test. which WBC(s) are most likely to be elevated?

Answer 7

lymphocyte

Question 8

a 6 year old female dog in your care has extremely high neutrophils, normal bands, normal hemoglobin, low RBC, and high monocytes. What is most likely the disease that would elicit these blood results?

Answer 8

pyometra

Question 9

when using radiographs and one view shows the fracture, it is unnecessary and a waste of time and money to take other views

Answer 9

false

Question 10

a general physical examination of most animals takes 20 minutes or more if done in a complete, systematic manner

Answer 10

false

Question 11

what 2 WBC will be elevated in a baby kitten with a severe systematic flea infesation?

Answer 11

eosinophil
basophil

Question 12

What is the TPR of a dog

Answer 12

T-101
P-80
R-12

Question 13

What is the TPR of a cat

Answer 13

T-101
P-200
R-22

Question 14

sanitation

Answer 14

elimination of microbes to a safe amount

Question 15

disinfection

Answer 15

use of chemicals to kill harmful pathogens on inanimate objects

Question 16

example of small animal disease that is fungus

Answer 16

ringworm

Question 17

example of small animal disease that is protozoa

Answer 17

cryptosporidiosis

Question 18

what is vector born transmission and give an example

Answer 18

usually arthropod, pathogen spread through vector contact with susceptible host
mosquito spreading west Nile

Question 19

A cat has low RBC, high PCV, low neutrophils, normal band cells, low WBC, and high monocyte count. What is wrong with this cat

Answer 19

chronic viral infection, dehydrated, anemic

Question 20

cystotomy

Answer 20

technical term to open up a bladder

Question 21

An acute overhydrated dog with an overwhelming bacterial infection would show what on his CBC?

Answer 21

high band neutrophils
low PCV
low WBC
low Segmented neutrophils
normal monocytes

Question 22

what is the function of ethylene diamino tetraacetate

Answer 22

it is used as an anticoagulant

Question 23

what is the most consistent, inital clinical sign of canine respiratory disease complex?

Answer 23

a dry, hacking cough brining up mucous while gagging

Question 24

what is not true about borreliosis

Answer 24

10-65% of common brown dog ticks harbor the spirochete
white deer tick!

Question 25

all 3 stages (larval, nymphal, adult) of the tick that causes Borreliosis will feed on humans

Answer 25

true

Question 26

what is the drug of choice for the treatment of Borreliosis

Answer 26

Oxytetracycline

Question 27

there is no rabies vaccine licensed for use in wild animals

Answer 27

true

Question 28

dogs are more likely to experience the furious form of rabies

Answer 28

false

Question 29

canine parvovirus is acute and contagious, and can be transmitted by both direct and indirect means

Answer 29

true

Question 30

which disease(s) can be transmitted via contaminated urine?

Answer 30

leptospirosis borreliosis

Question 31

which disease contains a neurological component to it?

Answer 31

canine distemper

Question 32

canine distemper is a stable virus in the environment for years

Answer 32

false

Question 33

what is the etiology of kennel cough

Answer 33

bordetella bronchiseptica

Question 34

describe villi and its function

Answer 34

small finger-like projections increase surface area and absorption of nutrients

Question 35

Describe how to determine the (+) or (-) of a bacteria you have cultured without using gram stain.

Answer 35

It can be determined based on plate types used Blood agar plates will grow everything, but MSA/ agar plates will only grow Gram -

Question 36

where anatomically are the popliteal lymph nodes located

Answer 36

behind the knee

Question 37

give a pro and a con for the use of steroids in a dog with parvovirus infection

Answer 37

pro- prevent endotoxic shock & makes animal feel better con- suppresses immune system

Question 38

what oral tablet with no pesticide residue can kill fleas within 30 min?

Answer 38

CAPSTAR

Question 39

Design Vaccination Program for a new puppy

Answer 39

Distempter, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvo, Corona DHPPC- 8 weeks, 12 weeks, 16 weeks Rabies- give at 16 weeks Leptosporosis- 12 week, 16 weeks Bordetella- give at 12 weeks Borelliosis- give at 12 weeks and 16 weeks

Question 40

the rapid cat will most likely go through (rabies)

Answer 40

prodromal form and then furious form

Question 41

which scenario would be indicative of a cat with a current, active toxoplasmosis infection

Answer 41

increase IgM and decreases IgG

Question 42

feline toxoplasmosis is a differential diagnosis for cats with FUO

Answer 42

true

Question 43

which virus have a reverse transcriptase enzyme?

Answer 43

feline leukemia virus

Question 44

FIV is a relatively new disease and is similar to the huma immunodeficiency virus but is species specific

Answer 44

false it has been around awhile, just newly discovered

Question 45

FIP is tropic and cytoxic for T-lymphocytes and thereby induces a progressive and often fatal syndrome

Answer 45

false

Question 46

barn cats or any outdoor cat should be vaccinated for leptospirosis

Answer 46

false that is for dogs

Question 47

the etiology of FIP is

Answer 47

corona virus

Question 48

clinical signs of FVR and FCV are usually self limiting in 10-14 days

Answer 48

true

Question 49

feline panleukopenia virus is extremely stable as it can survive for years in the environment

Answer 49

true

Question 50

what is the etiology of rabies?

Answer 50

rhabdovirus

Question 51

what should happen to your "vaccinated for rabies" cat that has just been bitten by a potential rabies suspect

Answer 51

the cat should be revaccinated immediately should also be quarantined/ observed for 10-45 days

Question 52

stomatitis

Answer 52

inflammation or infection of the tongue

Question 53

a good client brings a stray cat in on emergency for further evaluation. It is found to be FeLV positive with FOCMA, anoretic, lethargic, pyretic, and in poor body condition. Give me a summary of your discussion with the new owners

Answer 53

The cat is very sick, the presence of FOCMA is a bad sign and the cat will have a shortened lifespan. There is no treatment for this condition, however we can offer supportive care if you would like

Question 54

why is outpatient management of feline respiratory disease complex preferred to in clinic hospitalization.

Answer 54

cats do better at home due to less stress wont spread disease throughout hospital to susceptible cats

Question 55

how do you tell if an anemia is regenerative or not?

Answer 55

do cytology of blood to look for immature RBC, which indicate regenerative condition

Question 56

Name 4 properties in fluid analysis of FIP peritoneal effusion

Answer 56

straw colored increased protein content bacterially sterile contains flecks or strands of fibrin

Question 57

which disease are you most likely to find nasal commissure ulcers in?

Answer 57

FCV

Question 58

The acronym FVRCP-C in the feline distemper inoculation stands for:

Answer 58

feline viral rhinotracheitis calci panleukopenia chlamydia

Question 59

what are your hopes when treating a FIP positive cat with Levamisole?

Answer 59

the hope is to stimulate the immune system for added protection

Question 60

Spleenomegly

Answer 60

enlargement of the spleen