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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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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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They systemic signs of feline bordatella infection are caused by?

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Toxins released by bordatella bronchiseptica bacteria

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

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True

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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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What is the treatment for nasal tumors?

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Surgical removal

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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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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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What sinuses does sinusitis usually involve?

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Frontal or maxillary sinus

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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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What is sinusitis usually associated with?

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Tooth root abscess

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What tooth is sinusitis usually associated with?

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Carnasial

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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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How do you diagnose sinusitis?
Exam of oral cavity, radiographs, C/S
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What is the treatment for sinusitis?
Anabiotic‘s, removal of the tooth, flushing fistula tracts
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What is an anabiotic of choice for the mouth?
Clindamycin
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What is the function of the tonsils?
Provide lymphoid protection to the lower respiratory system
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When do tonsils enlarge?
When invaded by infectious agents
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Can tonsillitis cause difficulty swallowing, sore throats, neoplasia
Yes
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What are clinical signs of tonsillitis?
Anorexia, salvation, pain
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How do you diagnose tonsillitis?
Visual exam
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What is the treatment for tonsillitis?
Anabiotic’s, soft diet, pain meds
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What is the most common cause for laryngitis?
Excessive barking
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True or false: infection from upper respiratory tract can spread to larynx
True
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What are clinical signs of laryngitis?
Lots of voice or altercation and quality of voice, cough
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How do you diagnose laryngitis?
History, PE
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True or false: rabies can cause change in voice quality
TRUE
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What is the treatment for laryngitis?
Restrict talking, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory meds
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What is tracheobronchitis?
Collection of viruses, bacteria, mycoplasm, fungi, parasites
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True or false: patient with tracheobronchitis often have a history of exposure to other animals
True
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What are clinical signs of tracheal bronchitis?
Dry, hacking cough
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What is the treatment for tracheobronchitis?
Antibiotics, glucocorticoids, antitussive, bronchodilators, NSAIDS
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What is collapsing trachea
Tracheal rings, lose the ability to remain firm
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What are clinical signs of collapsing trachea?
Goose honk cough. All else is normal.
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What is the treatment for collapsing trachea?
Symptomatic, antitussive, sometimes implant tracheal device
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What is feline asthma?
Spontaneous bronchoconstriction, airway inflammation, airway hyperactivity – decreased airflow
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What are clinical signs of feline asthma?
Labored breath(like drinking a thick milkshake through the straw) cough, wheeze
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How do you diagnose feline asthma
Radiographs show hyperinflation of lungs, bronchial pattern
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What is the treatment for feline asthma?
Corticosteroids and bronchodilators, aero-Kat
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True or false: heartworm is more common in cats than dogs
False
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True or false: heartworm signs are more severe in cats
True
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How long do heart worms live in a cat?
One to two years
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What are clinical signs of feline heartworm?
Cough, dyspnea, vomiting
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What do feline heartworm test detect?
Female worms or dying, male worms
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What is the treatment for feline heartworm
Use of immiticide is not recommended use heartworm prevention
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What are causes for feline upper respiratory disease?
Herpes,calici , Bordetella
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How is feline upper respiratory disease transmitted?
By areosolization of the virus or direct contact
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How long do cats shed upper respiratory disease following infection?
Three weeks
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What are clinical signs of feline upper respiratory disease?
Sneezing, coughing, epiphora, fever, depression, anorexia, corneal, ulcers; ulcerative dermatitis with calci
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True or false feline upper respiratory disease has high morbidity low mortality
True
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What is the treatment for feline upper respiratory disease?
SQ fluids, if indicated, antibiotics, antihistamines, vaporizer, decrease stress, antivirals
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What is plueral effusion?
Buildup of fluid within the plueral space
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What are causes for plueral effusion?
Congestive heart failure, neoplasia, empyema, chylothorax
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What are clinical signs of plueral effusion
Dyspnea, cough, fever, depression, pain
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How do you diagnose plueral effusion
Thoracocentesis, radiographs
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What is the treatment for plueral effusion?
Treat underlying cause
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What is the prognosis for plueral effusion?
Poor
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How does systemic fungal diseases spread?
Inhalation of fungal spores or wound contamination
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What are kinds of systemic fungal diseases
Blastomycosis, histoplasmosis, cryptococcosis, aspergillosis, coccidiodimycosis
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What are pulmonary neoplasia
Primary lung tumors are uncommon; metastatic disease is common
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True or false: canine influenza can remain viable on surfaces for up to 48 hours
True
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What respiratory disease has labored breathing(like drinking a thick milkshake through a straw)
Feline asthma
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How is feline asthma cured
It isn’t curable
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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.
C
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True or false: primary lung tumors are more common than metastasis
False
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What is the most commonly found on canine patients in practice?
Ctenocephalides felis
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True or false: demodex is often found more deep when performing skin scraping
True
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True or false: bronchiseptica infection looks exactly like those of respiratory viral infections
True
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True or false: dyspneic cancer should be handled with care. Do not stress them!
True

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