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Vet 221

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A condition caused by the migration of roundworm larvae through various body tissues: children are most commonly affected Visceral larval migraines
A condition caused by the migration of roundworm larvae through the eyes of a child Ocular larval migraines
A parasite that lives on the exterior of another organism is a Ectoparasite
A parasite that lives inside another organism Endoparasite
A route of infection by hookworms that is not shared by roundworms is Skin penetration
A skin condition in humans caused by the larvae of hookworm parasites that leave migratory tracks in the skin Cutaneous larval migraines
Ancylostoma caninum lives in the Small intestine
Dirofilaria immitis is a Nematode
Fecal sedimentation is typically performed when eggs are suspected as they are too heavy to float in flotation solution Fluke
If an owner is reporting that their dog is dragging its anus across the floor on a frequent basis, this could be a sign of Tapeworm infection
In dogs and cats, adult heartworms are typically found in the Pulmonary arteries and right ventricle
In what host do the sexually mature adult parasites live Definitive host
Neurologic larval migrans is a condition that can occur when a paratenic host ingests the larval stage of Baylisascaris procyonis
Sometimes parasite larvae are recovered from feces or tissues instead of eggs. The procedure that allows for the recovery of parasite larva is the Baaermann technique
Tapeworm infections are most often diagnosed in small animals by which of the following methods Gross examination
The best way to diagnose ascarid infections in dogs and cats is Fecal floatation
The definitive host for Baylisascaris procyonis is Raccoon
The following was obtained from a 10mo MN mixed canine, you feel that this is Anclyostoma caninum
The host that harbors the adult, sexual, or mature stages of a parasite is Definitive host
The host that harbors the immature, asexual, or larval stages of a parasite Intermediate host
The intermediate host that is utilized during the life cycle of Dirofilaria immitis is the Mosquito
The motile, prelarval stage of filarial parasites Microfilaria
The roundworm of the horse is Parascaris sp
There are two main ways a dog can become infected with Ancylostoma caninum. One way is ingestion of infective larvae and the other is Skin penetration
This is a roundworm Nematode
Trichuris vulpis lives in the Large intestine
Typically, if a dog younger than 3 months of age ingests a Toxocara canis egg containing the second stage larva, the larva will go through Tracheal migration
What is the common name of Ancylostoma caninum Hookworm
What is the common name of Toxocara canis Roundworm
When using a microscope to examine fecal specimens, the objective is the one that is most commonly used 10x
Which of the following is the roundworm of swine Ascaris suum
Which of the following parasites ova are best collected using the cellophane tape technique Oxyuris
Which of the following can humans not contract Trichuris vulpis
Which of the following is not true of Dioctophyma renale Found in the left kidney of dogs
Which statement is true about Dirofilaria infection in the cat The life span of heartworms in cats is shorter than in dogs
Whipworm is the common name for which one of the following parasites Trichuris vulpis
A good way for veterinary practices to save money is to reuse vials and filters used to perform fecal flotations False
A parasite egg that contains an operculum- a "lid" or "door" that can be found on some parasite eggs - through which the larva escapes is called an operculum True
Dirofilaria immitis, the canine heartworm, can be detected by using ELISA-based serologic test to check for heartworm antigens in the blood True
Hookworms can be a cause of anemia in young puppies True
Humans are typically infected with hookworms via ingestion of infective larvae False
If the need to send out a fecal sample arises; feces can be sent fresh of mixed with 10% formalin at a ratio of 1:3 False
Pinworms do not parasitize dogs or cats True
Puppies are infected with Toxocara canis while nursing True
Sodium nitrate can form crystals and distort eggs if left to sit for longer than 20 minutes True
The cellophane tape technique works best because adult pinworms crawl out of the rectum and cement eggs to shafts of hair around the anus True
The direct smear is the best procedure to use because it will not distort and/or kill motile trophozoites True
The eggs of Trichuris vulpis can survive in the environment for up to 2 years True
The type of roundworm larval migration that takes place in puppies younger than three months of age where the second stage larva encyst extraintestinally in the host's body is called somatic migration False
When the eggs of Toxocara canis are passed in the feces, they are immediately infective False
A dog becomes infected with Dipylidium caninum by ingestion of Infected fleas
Dipylidium caninum is a Cestode
Paragonimus kellicotti is also known by the common name Lung fluke
Segments that comprise the body of a cestode are called Proglottids
The most common intermediate host of Taenia pisiformis is a Rabbits
The two most common ways for animals and humans to become infected with Toxoplasma gondii are Both are correct
This was found in a fecal sample from a puppy, you are looking at this sample under 40x. You feel this parasite is Isospora spp
What parasite has only the cat as its definitive host Toxoplasma gondii
Which are the two diagnostic forms of Giardia Cysts and trophozoites
Which of these parasites is classified as coccidian Cryptosporidium parvum
A healthy host will usually be able to fight off a Cryptosporidium infection on its own True
Giardia is capable of infecting many different species of animals, including humans True
It is important to let the client know that know a potential source of Giardia infection is contaminated water True
The type of roundworm larval migration that takes place in puppies younger than three months of age where the second stage larva encyst extraintestinally in the host's body is called somatic migration False
A feline enters the clinic with pruritic ears and dark,crusty debris in his ears. This feline most likely has Otodectes cynotis
A skin scraping is best performed with what size scalpel blade #10
A urine specimen collected at 8 am and left at room temperature until the afternoon could be expected to have Increased numbers of bacteria
All of the following are burrowing mange mites, except Psoroptes cuniculi
All of the following statements are true regarding Demodex, except It is highly contagious
An increased SG could indicate Dehydration
Antifreeze toxicity is also known as Ethylene glycol toxicity
Dioctophyma renale is often found in the of dogs Right kidney
During a urinary sediment, you see a transparent and colorless cast Hyaline cast
Glycosuria is Glucose present in the urine
How many white blood cells may be found in normal canine urine 0 to 3/hpf
Lice are transmitted via Direct contact and fomites
Musca autumnalis is also known as Face fly
Myiasis is An infestation of maggots
Normal horses have which of the following urinary crystals in their urine Calcium carbonate
Normal urine should be clear in the common domestic species of animals, except for Horses
Painful urination is defined as Dysuria
Pediculosis is An infestation of lice
Protein in the urine is Proteinuria
Pyuria is A large amount of WBC in the urine
Reagent test pads that do not work in animals and so should not be used are the Leukocyte and specific gravity pad
The best way to check for a urine specific gravity is Via refractometer
The classification of mallophaga is Biting louse
The classification of Anoplura is Sucking louse
The crystal commonly referred to as the “coffin lid crystal” is also known as All of the above
The extreme pruritis associated with Sarcoptes scabiei infestation is caused by the mite Tunneling into the host’s epidermis
The following was found on a skin scraping from a feline that suffers from pruritis and alopecia. This parasite is commonly known as Notoedres cati
The giant kidney worm is also known as Dioctophyma renale
The presence of hematuria, hemoglobinuria, or myoglobinuria in the urine may cause it to be Reddish-brown in color
The specific gravity of a patient’s urine is so high that you cannot measure it. You dilute the sample 1:2 with distilled water. Now the specific gravity is 1.032. What is the sample’s true specific gravity 1.064
Urine samples collected in the morning tend to be More concentrated, thus increasing the chances of observing abnormalities
Urine samples least likely to be contaminated with squamous epithelial cells are those collected by Cystocentesis
Uroliths are also known as Bladder stones
What crystal is associated with ethylene glycol toxicity Calcium oxalate monohydrate
What is the basic unit of the kidney Nephron
What is the scientific term for lack of urine production Anuria
What mange mite is unusual in that it is considered a normal inhabitant of the skin and hair follicles in canines Demodex mange mite
What parasite is known as walking dandruff Cheyletiella spp
When it comes to urinary epithelial cels, the cells from largest to smallest are Squamous, transitional, renal
Which of the following ectoparasites has zoonotic potential Sarcoptes
Which statement concerning urine pH is least accurate It is measured with a refractometer
Which tubular structure conveys urine from the kidney to the bladder Ureter
You perform a complete urinalysis and find a trace amount of protein on the dipstick. You report to the DVM that the patient Urinalysis is normal
Cats tend to be infested with the mite Notoedres cati instead of Sarcoptes scabiei True
Interpreetation of the significance of blood in the urine is not affected by the method of collection False
Most species of mammals have their own variety of Sarcoptes scabiei True
Normal urine should not contain glucose True
Specific gravity is an indicator of the concentrating ability of the kidney True
Urinary crystals may form in response to changes in the diet True
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