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Vet 111
Midterm
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which disease is among the most common causes of seizures in puppies less than 6 months of age | Distemper |
| A pyometra is caused secondary to | Hormonal linked hyperplasia of endometrium |
| What is the best thing that can be done to prevent rabies | Vaccination of approved species |
| How much renal function needs to be impaired before clinical signs of renal disease is apparent | Greater than 70% |
| Which of the following feline diseases primarily transmitted through bite wounds | FIV |
| What is the treatment of choice for testicular neoplasias | Orchidectomy |
| Which of the following methods is not a way to collect prostate cytology samples | Free catch urinary collection |
| DI is characterized by | A decreased production of ADH |
| Which of the following is the most common benign oral mass seen in dogs | Epulis |
| Which of the following is the most commonly diagnosed endocrine disease in adult dogs | Hyperadrenocorticism |
| Which of the following ocular conditions is a decrease in IOP a possible finding | Anterior uveitis |
| What is pyelonephtitis | Inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis |
| What can a technician not legally do | Give an owner the prognosis of their animal |
| Which oral mass is commonly referred to as "puppy warts" | Papilloma |
| Hypothyroidism is more common in dogs and hyperthyroidism is more common in cats | True |
| Which of the following statements regarding testicular neoplasia is true | Tumors of the testicle are more common in dogs than cats |
| Why does bacterial cystitis commonly occur with DM | Glucosuria creates an ideal environment for bacterial growth |
| A grey opacity of the eye is noted with | Cataracts |
| Which of the following diseases is/are zoonotic | Chlamydia Toxoplasma |
| A veterinarian makes a diagnosis based strictly on clinical signs, history, and physical exam. This is a diagnosis | Presumptive diagnosis |
| Which of the following statements is correct regarding the tissues/secretions that transmit rabies | Rabies virus is transmitted via saliva, salivary glands, and nervous system tissue |
| Which of the following is not a reason for a technician understanding pathology | To order treatment |
| Which of the following statements regarding mastitis is false | Antibiotics will not be prescribed to treat mastitis |
| A patient with dramatic weight loss, polyphagia, hyperactivity, and excessive grooming would likely have which of the following conditions | Hyperthyroidism |
| A queen passes FIV to her kitten through colostrum. This is considered disease transmission | Vertical |
| Which of the following lab panels would match a cat in chronic renal failure | Increased BUN and Creatnine, decreased USG |
| Which one of the following urinary conditions will cause a leukocytosis in a patient | Bacterial cystitis |
| Which of the following statements regarding epiphora is false | Epiphora will clear up with treatment and rarely will recur |
| What would be of concern with a cat with chronic renal failure | Hypokalemia |
| Which of the following statements regarding DM is false | Patients with DM will experience PU/PD, weight gain, and hyperactivity |
| Why would a patient with DM have cataracts | The lens of the eye will absorb glucose and cause an increase of water absorbed into the lens |
| Which of the following disease conditions will cause regurgitation or vomiting that begins at the point of weaning | Congenital Megaesophagus, Pyloric Stenosis, PRAA |
| Which of the following conditions is a chronic inflammatory condition of the stomach, small intestine, and/or large intestine | Inflammation bowel disease |
| What is the most common clinical presentation hypothyroidism | Changes in hair and skin coat |
| Which of the following statements regarding periodontal disease is false | Decreased pocket depth and loosening of the periodontal ligament are involved in periodontal disease |
| What will lessen the risk of mammary neoplasia occurrence in dogs and cats | Spaying before first heat cycle |
| Which of the following disease conditions requires immediate surgical intervention to avoid death | GDV |
| Which of the following is the most common malignant oral mass seen in dogs | Epulis |
| Adult onset vaginitis is most commonly seen in | Spayed female |
| What causes fluid to build up in the abdomen or thorax of a cat with the effusive form of FIP | A severe inflammatory response, which causes plasma to leak out of vessels |
| An infection where the individual does not show signs of the disease until the immune system is stressed is a | Latent infection |
| An unvaccinated cat is bitten by what is determined to be a rabid skunk. What should be done with the cat | Cat should be euthanized |
| Which feline virus can cause a false positive upon testing due to maternal antibodies | FIV |
| Which of the following is not an example of non-specific immunity | Antibody production |
| Which of the following statements regarding the formation or uroliths is true | In order for a urolith to form a patient must have increased mineral in their urine, the right pH, and adequate time for formation |
| What is the most common malignant oral tumor found in cats | Squamous cell carcinoma |
| If a healthy dog that is unvaccinated for rabies bites, your recommendations state | The dog should be observed for 10 days and rabies vaccinations should be brought up to date after the 10 day period |
| Which of the following is not a sign of dystocia | No contractions or birth within 24 hours of rectal temperature increase |
| Which of the following animal is susceptible to rabies | Bat, Dog, Rat, Cow & Human |
| Which of the following would not be a cause of acute renal failure | Age related kidney decline |
| Which of the following is not a possible cause of Cushing's Disease | Latrogenic caused by prolonged nephrotoxic antibiotic use |
| Pannus is characterized by | White/pink/brown pigmentation and vascularization of the cornea |
| How long does rabies virus survive in nervous system tissue of a deceased animal | 24-48 hours |
| Which of the following is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in cats | Benign thyroid adenoma |
| Which feline disease may be detected using a canine ELISA test | Panleukemia |
| Which of the following conditions may result secondarily to surgical removal of a prolapsed third eyelid | KCS |
| Which of the following disease conditions would benefit from elevated feeding of small frequent meals | Megaesophagus |
| Which of the following disease conditions can be diagnosed with endoscopy | All of the above |
| Addison's disease is characterized by | Failure to secrete adequate amounts of cortisol and aldosterone |
| Which retrovirus can cats potentially fight off before it infects the bone marrow and becomes infected for life | FeLV |
| Treatment of this disease is aimed at correcting hydration and electrolyte imbalances as well as preventing bacterial translocation from the intestines | Parvovirus |
| Which of the following is an example of passive immunity | Immunity from injections of pre-formed rabies antibodies after an exposure to rabies |
| Which one of the following is a collection of conditions associated with bladder and urethra in cats | FLUTD |
| Which of the following conditions will not cause a mucopurulent discharge from the eye | Progressive retinal atrophy |
| Novel Canine respiratory virus with a high morbidity and low mortality | CIV |
| Which one of the following pancreatic disease conditions may be associated with reversible damage to the pancreas | Acute pancreatitis |
| Which of the following is not a possible cause of urinary obstruction | None of the above, they are all causes of urinary obstructions |
| Why is bacterial cystitis commonly seen with bacterial prostatitis | Prostate fluid normally moves into the urinary bladder |