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All of the following are characteristics of killed vaccines except:
All of the following are characteristics of killed vaccines except:
- Safest vaccine
- Shorter duration of immunity
- Most effective vaccine (correct)
- Cannot cause disease
True or False: A large Ro means that more vaccine coverage is required.
True or False: A large Ro means that more vaccine coverage is required.
- True (correct)
- False
True or False: All rabies reservoirs are vectors, but not all vectors are reservoirs.
True or False: All rabies reservoirs are vectors, but not all vectors are reservoirs.
- True (correct)
- False
What is the most common domestic rabid species in the U.S.?
What is the most common domestic rabid species in the U.S.?
What is the NASPHV recommendation for any unvaccinated dog, cat, or ferret exposed to rabies?
What is the NASPHV recommendation for any unvaccinated dog, cat, or ferret exposed to rabies?
True or False: Canine monocytic ehrlichiosis is transmitted by the Lone Star Tick (Amblyomma americanum).
True or False: Canine monocytic ehrlichiosis is transmitted by the Lone Star Tick (Amblyomma americanum).
Which phase of canine monocytic ehrlichiosis is characterized by bone marrow hypoplasia and pancytopenia?
Which phase of canine monocytic ehrlichiosis is characterized by bone marrow hypoplasia and pancytopenia?
Which type of anaplasma causes canine cyclic thrombocytopenia?
Which type of anaplasma causes canine cyclic thrombocytopenia?
Which of these statements is true about Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
Which of these statements is true about Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
Which of these statements about Lyme disease is false?
Which of these statements about Lyme disease is false?
Which of the following agents is not responsible for causing feline hemotropic mycoplasma?
Which of the following agents is not responsible for causing feline hemotropic mycoplasma?
A 5 year old MC DMH presents to the ER for lethargy, anorexia, and icterus. On physical exam, you appreciate lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly, and hepatomegaly. He is febrile with a temperature of 105 F. The owner tells you that he is an indoor/outdoor cat and recently brought home a dead rabbit. Based on the history and clinical findings, what is your top differential diagnosis?
A 5 year old MC DMH presents to the ER for lethargy, anorexia, and icterus. On physical exam, you appreciate lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly, and hepatomegaly. He is febrile with a temperature of 105 F. The owner tells you that he is an indoor/outdoor cat and recently brought home a dead rabbit. Based on the history and clinical findings, what is your top differential diagnosis?
Which of these statements about Cytauxzoonosis is false?
Which of these statements about Cytauxzoonosis is false?
Which of these agents caused a massive outbreak in Malaysia resulting in the depopulation of 1.1M pigs out of 2M?
Which of these agents caused a massive outbreak in Malaysia resulting in the depopulation of 1.1M pigs out of 2M?
You are on a farm call and find a 4 year old Holstein bleeding from her orifices. What is your next step?
You are on a farm call and find a 4 year old Holstein bleeding from her orifices. What is your next step?
All of the following factors contributed to the eradication of Rinderpest. Which of these factors made it easier to remain eradicated?
All of the following factors contributed to the eradication of Rinderpest. Which of these factors made it easier to remain eradicated?
Which of the following is not an advantage of modified live vaccines?
Which of the following is not an advantage of modified live vaccines?
Which of the following is not an advantage of killed vaccines?
Which of the following is not an advantage of killed vaccines?
While in the shelter, what is the proper vaccination protocol?
While in the shelter, what is the proper vaccination protocol?
True or False: The FVRCP protocol for cats in shelters is to begin vaccination at 6 weeks then booster every 2-3 weeks until the cat is 16-20 weeks old. Cats who are 16 weeks+ upon arrival receive 2 boosters 2-3 weeks apart.
True or False: The FVRCP protocol for cats in shelters is to begin vaccination at 6 weeks then booster every 2-3 weeks until the cat is 16-20 weeks old. Cats who are 16 weeks+ upon arrival receive 2 boosters 2-3 weeks apart.
True or False: The Rabies vaccine can be given as early as 10 weeks old.
True or False: The Rabies vaccine can be given as early as 10 weeks old.
True or False: Intranasal or oral bordetella, parainfluenza, +/- adenovirus 2 vaccination can be started as early as 3 weeks old because maternal antibodies do not interfere with mucosal immunity.
True or False: Intranasal or oral bordetella, parainfluenza, +/- adenovirus 2 vaccination can be started as early as 3 weeks old because maternal antibodies do not interfere with mucosal immunity.
What is the vaccination protocol for DAPP in high risk setting shelter dogs?
What is the vaccination protocol for DAPP in high risk setting shelter dogs?
Which of these parasite preventatives should be given to all shelter dogs at minimum?
Which of these parasite preventatives should be given to all shelter dogs at minimum?
Which of the following is the most difficult to disinfect?
Which of the following is the most difficult to disinfect?
Which of the following is not a common organ affected by Blastomycosis?
Which of the following is not a common organ affected by Blastomycosis?
What is the difference in clinical presentation of dogs vs cats with Histoplasmosis?
What is the difference in clinical presentation of dogs vs cats with Histoplasmosis?
Histoplasmosis will be identified intracellularly in ______.
Histoplasmosis will be identified intracellularly in ______.
Which of these statements about Coccidioidomycosis is false?
Which of these statements about Coccidioidomycosis is false?
True or False: Leptospirosis organisms may replicate and persist in the kidneys even if serum antibody is present.
True or False: Leptospirosis organisms may replicate and persist in the kidneys even if serum antibody is present.
Which of these is not one of the top characteristics that puts Leptospirosis on your ddx list?
Which of these is not one of the top characteristics that puts Leptospirosis on your ddx list?
True or False: Leptospirosis vaccination titers usually persist for ~6 months.
True or False: Leptospirosis vaccination titers usually persist for ~6 months.
Your client comes to you concerned about her dog who was diagnosed with Leptospirosis 5 days ago. The dog was put on Penicillin and Doxycycline at the time of diagnosis. She was watching an episode of Monsters Inside Me (iykyk) and is concerned about getting Lepto herself. What do you tell her?
Your client comes to you concerned about her dog who was diagnosed with Leptospirosis 5 days ago. The dog was put on Penicillin and Doxycycline at the time of diagnosis. She was watching an episode of Monsters Inside Me (iykyk) and is concerned about getting Lepto herself. What do you tell her?
Which of these is true for heartworm disease testing?
Which of these is true for heartworm disease testing?
Adulticide therapy is the gold standard treatment option for HWD. A Deep IM injection in the epaxial muscle in the _____ and _____ lumbar region ONLY.
Adulticide therapy is the gold standard treatment option for HWD. A Deep IM injection in the epaxial muscle in the _____ and _____ lumbar region ONLY.
Which clinical finding is pathognomonic for Caval Syndrome?
Which clinical finding is pathognomonic for Caval Syndrome?
Which of these statements about Heartworm Associated Respiratory Disease is false?
Which of these statements about Heartworm Associated Respiratory Disease is false?
_____ cats at 60x risk for LSA.
_____ cats at 60x risk for LSA.
The use of ELISA in FeLV detects soluble _____ in the blood. In FIV it detects soluble _____ in the blood.
The use of ELISA in FeLV detects soluble _____ in the blood. In FIV it detects soluble _____ in the blood.
Which FeLV diagnostic test is the only one that will be positive for the regressive form?
Which FeLV diagnostic test is the only one that will be positive for the regressive form?
A 3 month old kitten tests positive for FIV with ELISA. Is it likely that this cat has FIV?
A 3 month old kitten tests positive for FIV with ELISA. Is it likely that this cat has FIV?
What is the classic characterization of the cavitary fluid found in the wet form of FIP?
What is the classic characterization of the cavitary fluid found in the wet form of FIP?
