42 Questions
All of the following are characteristics of killed vaccines except:
Most effective vaccine
True or False: A large Ro means that more vaccine coverage is required.
True
True or False: All rabies reservoirs are vectors, but not all vectors are reservoirs.
True
What is the most common domestic rabid species in the U.S.?
Cats
What is the NASPHV recommendation for any unvaccinated dog, cat, or ferret exposed to rabies?
Euthanasia
True or False: Canine monocytic ehrlichiosis is transmitted by the Lone Star Tick (Amblyomma americanum).
False
Which phase of canine monocytic ehrlichiosis is characterized by bone marrow hypoplasia and pancytopenia?
Chronic
Which type of anaplasma causes canine cyclic thrombocytopenia?
A. platys
Which of these statements is true about Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
Dermacentor spp., such as the American Dog Tick or Wood Tick are the primary vector
Which of these statements about Lyme disease is false?
Clinical signs in dogs typically appear within 2-4 weeks post tick bite
Which of the following agents is not responsible for causing feline hemotropic mycoplasma?
Candidatus M. haematoparvum
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?
Tularemia
Which of these statements about Cytauxzoonosis is false?
Serology tests are the quickest way to diagnose Cytauxzoon
Which of these agents caused a massive outbreak in Malaysia resulting in the depopulation of 1.1M pigs out of 2M?
Nipah virus
You are on a farm call and find a 4 year old Holstein bleeding from her orifices. What is your next step?
This is consistent with the select agent Anthrax. Call your state veterinarian immediately and do not touch the cow. Advise anyone who has been in contact with her to contact their physician for treatment.
All of the following factors contributed to the eradication of Rinderpest. Which of these factors made it easier to remain eradicated?
No wildlife reservoir for Rinderpest
Which of the following is not an advantage of modified live vaccines?
Stable in storage
Which of the following is not an advantage of killed vaccines?
Induction of immunity after single administration
While in the shelter, what is the proper vaccination protocol?
Start at 6 weeks old then booster every 2 weeks until 16 weeks old
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.
False
True or False: The Rabies vaccine can be given as early as 10 weeks old.
False
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
What is the vaccination protocol for DAPP in high risk setting shelter dogs?
Begin at 4-6 weeks old then booster every 2 weeks until 20 weeks old
Which of these parasite preventatives should be given to all shelter dogs at minimum?
Pyrantel pamoate
Which of the following is the most difficult to disinfect?
Bacterial spores
Which of the following is not a common organ affected by Blastomycosis?
Liver
What is the difference in clinical presentation of dogs vs cats with Histoplasmosis?
Cats typically present with systemic signs, whereas dogs typically present with chronic enterocolopathy
Histoplasmosis will be identified intracellularly in ______.
Macrophages
Which of these statements about Coccidioidomycosis is false?
Cytology is the best test to diagnose Coccidioidomycosis
True or False: Leptospirosis organisms may replicate and persist in the kidneys even if serum antibody is present.
True
Which of these is not one of the top characteristics that puts Leptospirosis on your ddx list?
Hemoglobinuria
True or False: Leptospirosis vaccination titers usually persist for ~6 months.
False
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?
Since her dog has been on antibiotics for at least 3 days, he is not able to transmit Lepto to her.
Which of these is true for heartworm disease testing?
Low worm burdens and/or low antigenemia can affect the sensitivity of antigen 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.
3rd and 5th
Which clinical finding is pathognomonic for Caval Syndrome?
Hemoglobinuria
Which of these statements about Heartworm Associated Respiratory Disease is false?
Antigen testing can detect both male and female worms, making it the preferred screening test for symptomatic and asymptomatic cats
_____ cats at 60x risk for LSA.
FeLV
The use of ELISA in FeLV detects soluble _____ in the blood. In FIV it detects soluble _____ in the blood.
Antigen, antibody
Which FeLV diagnostic test is the only one that will be positive for the regressive form?
Proviral PCR
A 3 month old kitten tests positive for FIV with ELISA. Is it likely that this cat has FIV?
No, the kitten still has maternal antibodies until 6 months old
What is the classic characterization of the cavitary fluid found in the wet form of FIP?
Modified transudate
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