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Questioions from A&M December Contest
Question | Answer |
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What are the two main categories of infectious agents mentioned in the text? | Germs and Parasites |
How do viruses infect animal cells? | By replicating cellular material |
What are the symptoms of bacterial gastroenteritis? | Excessive Salivation Vomiting Diarrhea Straining Abdominal Pain |
What is a common method of diagnosing the presence of roundworms in animals? | Fecal Flotation |
How can animals become infected with hookworms? | By swallowing larvae |
What are common signs of respiratory infections in animals with rhinitis and sinusitis? | Nostril Drainage Open-mouth breathing Sneezing |
What is a symptom of tonsillitis in dogs? | Gagging Retching Soft coughing Expulsion of mucous |
What is the cause of mastitis in animals? | Bacterial |
What are warts in animals caused by, and how are they transmitted? | Viral infection Through skin contact or contaminated environments |
What are the clinical signs of heartworm disease in dogs? | Exhaustion Weakness Rapid Breathing Coughing Ascites |
What is the inflammation of the lymph nodes commonly associated with abscesses, producing purulent pus? | Lymphadenitis |
What is the condition known as when the meninges (brain covering) and brain tissue are both inflamed? | Meningoencephalitis |
What is the common name for infections keratoconjunctivitis? | Pink Eye |
What are signs of otitis externa in dogs and cats? | Scratching the ear with foot Rubbing on carpet or grass |
What is otitis interna? | Infection of the internal portions of the ear canal |
What is the primary goal of health management programs for animals? | Preventing and minimizing infectious diseases |
How can poor nutrition predispose animals to disease? | By not supplying the proper nutrients for optimal health |
What is a general rule for proper nutritional management? | Providing sufficient clean water |
In cases where disease is self limiting and the animal can recover on its own, what might be the recommended course of action? | Providing supportive care without treatment |
What factors determine the treatment regimen for a diseased animal? | Veterinarians understanding of the disease process |
How can a balanced diet for animals contribute to their resistance to internal parasites? | It lowers the chance of parasite establishment |
What is a key environmental management practice to improve animal health? | Reducing manure in pastures |
When is the correct time for the administration of antiparasitic drugs in livestock? | When the animal is infected |
What is a key focus in the control of populations of external parasites according to the text? | Reducing the offspring or future generations of the parasites |
Horse flies reproduce where? | In or near water |
Which organization regulates all animal biological products imported into the United States or shipped across the state lines? | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) |
What is the purpose of administering biological products to animals? | To minimize shedding of infectious microorganisms |
What is colostrum? Why is it important for newborn animals? | It is the first milk produced by female animals, providing temporary local immunity |
What is the primary purpose of disinfectants? | To destroy pathogenic microorganisms on inanimate surfaces |
Which class of disinfectants is effective when applied to clean, hard surfaces, has acceptable odors, and is non irritating? | Quaternary Ammonium |
What is the purpose of using rubber gloves when handling disinfectants? | To avoid skin irritation caused by the irritating properties of disinfectants |
What is the term for the accumulation of body fat exceeding the amount needed for optimal body function? | Obesity |
What is the main purpose of using commercially available pet foods that are complete and balanced in nutrition? | To minimize nutritional deficiencies |
True or False A number of important skeletal diseases result from pet owners feeding their animals improperly | True |
Quarantine means? | Removing sick animals to lower the risk of sickness spreading |
Surgical scissors are? | Straight Curved Blunt |
A surgical cut made into a tissue or organ is called a what? | incision |
True or False Patient Preparation should be performed in an area other than on the surgery table | True |
Which is true about anesthesia? | Various species of animals react differently to the same anesthetic agent Animals differ in size and temperament even within the same species Animal species differ in anatomy as well as physiology |
True or False If the operation is going to be aseptic, it is wanted but not necessary to wear sterile surgical gloves | False |
To prepare your hands for surgery you should? | Keep fingernails trimmed short Clean under fingernails with running water Scrub all surfaces of the hand finishing with the top side |
The main purpose of the USDA-APHIS-VS is to set guidelines for: | Interstate Travel |
The most frequent way cattle get infected with bacteria is? | Through the mouth |
Rabies inflame the? | Brain |
(END) disease stands for? | Exotic Newcastle Disease |
To protect animals from vesicular stomatitis, you should do all of the following except: | Use the same bucket to feed and water so the animals are all consuming the same thing |
True or False Producers whose animals are found to contain violative drug residues may be held legally responsible | True |
Pesticide private applicator license - | To purchase and use on own animals |
What does "practice of veterinary medicine" include? | Diagnosis and treatment of animal diseases |
Who is responsible for creating and enforcing the standards for veterinary licensing in a state? | State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners |