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Which of the following aminoglycosides should be avoided in rodents due to direct toxicity?
Which of the following aminoglycosides should be avoided in rodents due to direct toxicity?
Which aminoglycoside is universally nephrotoxic and should be avoided as a systemic antimicrobial?
Which aminoglycoside is universally nephrotoxic and should be avoided as a systemic antimicrobial?
Which antimicrobial can be nebulized or given orally with minimal risk due to its poor crossing of mucus membranes?
Which antimicrobial can be nebulized or given orally with minimal risk due to its poor crossing of mucus membranes?
Which antimicrobial has been reported to cause blindness in exotic felids and should not be used in young growing animals?
Which antimicrobial has been reported to cause blindness in exotic felids and should not be used in young growing animals?
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Which antimicrobial should not be used in gravidity due to its teratogenic effects?
Which antimicrobial should not be used in gravidity due to its teratogenic effects?
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Which group of antimicrobials should be avoided in hind gut fermenters such as rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and hamsters?
Which group of antimicrobials should be avoided in hind gut fermenters such as rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and hamsters?
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Which drug is not recommended for use in birds due to its short half-life?
Which drug is not recommended for use in birds due to its short half-life?
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Which drug is nephrotoxic but can be nebulized or given orally with minimal risk?
Which drug is nephrotoxic but can be nebulized or given orally with minimal risk?
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Which drug is no longer advised for use in birds due to its ineffectiveness against Aspergillus spp. infections and potential liver toxicity?
Which drug is no longer advised for use in birds due to its ineffectiveness against Aspergillus spp. infections and potential liver toxicity?
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Which drug has been reported to be the most successful at treating Aspergillus spp. infections with the least toxicity?
Which drug has been reported to be the most successful at treating Aspergillus spp. infections with the least toxicity?
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Which drug should be avoided in reptiles due to its nephrotoxicity and ineffectiveness against Aspergillus spp. infections?
Which drug should be avoided in reptiles due to its nephrotoxicity and ineffectiveness against Aspergillus spp. infections?
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Which drug is associated with abnormal molting patterns in birds?
Which drug is associated with abnormal molting patterns in birds?
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Which of the following vaccines is commonly used in primates, including great apes?
Which of the following vaccines is commonly used in primates, including great apes?
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Which of the following diseases can be prevented by vaccinating young pigeon stock?
Which of the following diseases can be prevented by vaccinating young pigeon stock?
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How is the Columbovac® PMV/POX vaccine administered to pigeons?
How is the Columbovac® PMV/POX vaccine administered to pigeons?
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Which serotypes of Pasteurella multocida are commonly seen in avian cholera?
Which serotypes of Pasteurella multocida are commonly seen in avian cholera?
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How is the disease usually spread in passerine birds?
How is the disease usually spread in passerine birds?
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Which species have commercial polyvalent killed pasteurella vaccines been recommended for vaccination?
Which species have commercial polyvalent killed pasteurella vaccines been recommended for vaccination?
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Which drug has been reported as particularly useful for treating CANV infections in Bearded dragons with minimal hepatotoxicity issues?
Which drug has been reported as particularly useful for treating CANV infections in Bearded dragons with minimal hepatotoxicity issues?
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Which drug has been reported as toxic to rabbits and other small mammals?
Which drug has been reported as toxic to rabbits and other small mammals?
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Which drug can cause cardiac damage and result in weakness, ataxia, dyspnoea, cardiac failure and death in a wide number of exotic animals including camelids, ratites and exotic suids?
Which drug can cause cardiac damage and result in weakness, ataxia, dyspnoea, cardiac failure and death in a wide number of exotic animals including camelids, ratites and exotic suids?
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Which drug has been reported as resulting in toxicity in chinchillas due to hepatocellular damage?
Which drug has been reported as resulting in toxicity in chinchillas due to hepatocellular damage?
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Which drug has been reported to cause feather abnormalities if dosed close to moult, particularly in raptors?
Which drug has been reported to cause feather abnormalities if dosed close to moult, particularly in raptors?
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Which drug must not be used in chelonians as they possess more GABA receptors than other reptiles and so will become paralyzed in cases of even therapeutic doses of avermectins?
Which drug must not be used in chelonians as they possess more GABA receptors than other reptiles and so will become paralyzed in cases of even therapeutic doses of avermectins?
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Which of the following drugs should be avoided in reptiles due to potential immunosuppression?
Which of the following drugs should be avoided in reptiles due to potential immunosuppression?
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Which drug can produce toxicity with neurological signs in Indigo and Kingsnakes if dosed at more than 40mg/kg?
Which drug can produce toxicity with neurological signs in Indigo and Kingsnakes if dosed at more than 40mg/kg?
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Which drug has been reported as an appetite stimulant in reptiles at doses of 12.5mg/kg (snakes) up to 50mg/kg (chelonians)?
Which drug has been reported as an appetite stimulant in reptiles at doses of 12.5mg/kg (snakes) up to 50mg/kg (chelonians)?
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Which drug has been reported as useful to treat cryptosporidiosis in reptiles, but is potentially hepatotoxic and nephrotoxic?
Which drug has been reported as useful to treat cryptosporidiosis in reptiles, but is potentially hepatotoxic and nephrotoxic?
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Which drug should be used with caution as ectoparasiticides in reptiles, as many, particularly snakes, are highly sensitive to the toxic CNS effects?
Which drug should be used with caution as ectoparasiticides in reptiles, as many, particularly snakes, are highly sensitive to the toxic CNS effects?
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Which drug should not be injected in reptiles at doses greater than 5000iu/kg as epithelial sloughing will result?
Which drug should not be injected in reptiles at doses greater than 5000iu/kg as epithelial sloughing will result?
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Which of the following vaccines is commonly used in primates, particularly great apes?
Which of the following vaccines is commonly used in primates, particularly great apes?
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Which disease is usually spread via aerosol or contaminated equipment in passerine birds?
Which disease is usually spread via aerosol or contaminated equipment in passerine birds?
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Which serotypes of P. multocida are commonly seen in avian cholera?
Which serotypes of P. multocida are commonly seen in avian cholera?
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How is the Columbovac® PMV/POX vaccine administered to pigeons?
How is the Columbovac® PMV/POX vaccine administered to pigeons?
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Which species have commercial polyvalent killed pasteurella vaccines been recommended for vaccination?
Which species have commercial polyvalent killed pasteurella vaccines been recommended for vaccination?
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Which of the following diseases can be prevented by vaccinating young pigeon stock?
Which of the following diseases can be prevented by vaccinating young pigeon stock?
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Which drug should be avoided in reptiles due to potential immunosuppression?
Which drug should be avoided in reptiles due to potential immunosuppression?
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Which drug can produce toxicity with neurological signs in Indigo and Kingsnakes if dosed at more than 40mg/kg?
Which drug can produce toxicity with neurological signs in Indigo and Kingsnakes if dosed at more than 40mg/kg?
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Which drug has been reported as useful to treat cryptosporidiosis in reptiles, but is potentially hepatotoxic and nephrotoxic?
Which drug has been reported as useful to treat cryptosporidiosis in reptiles, but is potentially hepatotoxic and nephrotoxic?
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Which drug should be used with caution as ectoparasiticides in reptiles, as many, particularly snakes, are highly sensitive to the toxic CNS effects?
Which drug should be used with caution as ectoparasiticides in reptiles, as many, particularly snakes, are highly sensitive to the toxic CNS effects?
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Which drug should not be injected in reptiles at doses greater than 5000iu/kg as epithelial sloughing will result?
Which drug should not be injected in reptiles at doses greater than 5000iu/kg as epithelial sloughing will result?
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Which drug has been reported to cause blindness in exotic felids and should not be used in young growing animals?
Which drug has been reported to cause blindness in exotic felids and should not be used in young growing animals?
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Which drug should be avoided in hind gut fermenters such as rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas, as well as in hamsters, due to the death of anaerobic normal flora of the GI tract and subsequent overgrowth of Clostridium spiriformae or Clostridium perfringens with resultant toxaemia and death?
Which drug should be avoided in hind gut fermenters such as rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas, as well as in hamsters, due to the death of anaerobic normal flora of the GI tract and subsequent overgrowth of Clostridium spiriformae or Clostridium perfringens with resultant toxaemia and death?
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Which drug is particularly common in causing renal failure if administered systemically, and should be avoided where possible in birds?
Which drug is particularly common in causing renal failure if administered systemically, and should be avoided where possible in birds?
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Which drug should be used at high doses in birds, such as 100-125mg/kg when given orally, as it and other penicillins are poorly bioavailable in birds?
Which drug should be used at high doses in birds, such as 100-125mg/kg when given orally, as it and other penicillins are poorly bioavailable in birds?
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Which drug is nephrotoxic but poorly crosses mucus membranes, allowing it to be nebulized or given orally with minimal risk?
Which drug is nephrotoxic but poorly crosses mucus membranes, allowing it to be nebulized or given orally with minimal risk?
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Which drug is not recommended in birds as its short half-life means it cannot be used as a depo injection?
Which drug is not recommended in birds as its short half-life means it cannot be used as a depo injection?
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Which topical antimicrobial may be toxic in Nun and Parrot Finches?
Which topical antimicrobial may be toxic in Nun and Parrot Finches?
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Which drug has been reported as toxic to rabbits and other small mammals, with some argument over whether the problem is associated with the drug or the alcohol carrier base?
Which drug has been reported as toxic to rabbits and other small mammals, with some argument over whether the problem is associated with the drug or the alcohol carrier base?
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Which drug has been reported as resulting in toxicity in chinchillas due to hepatocellular damage?
Which drug has been reported as resulting in toxicity in chinchillas due to hepatocellular damage?
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Which drug has been reported to cause feather abnormalities if dosed close to moult, particularly in raptors?
Which drug has been reported to cause feather abnormalities if dosed close to moult, particularly in raptors?
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Which drug has a low therapeutic index, with widely reported toxicities and deaths, and therefore is not recommended?
Which drug has a low therapeutic index, with widely reported toxicities and deaths, and therefore is not recommended?
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Which drug must not be used in chelonians as they possess more GABA receptors than other reptiles and so will become paralyzed in cases of even therapeutic doses of avermectins?
Which drug must not be used in chelonians as they possess more GABA receptors than other reptiles and so will become paralyzed in cases of even therapeutic doses of avermectins?
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Which drug has been reported to result in toxicity in many species of bird, particularly pigeons and finches, when added to the drinking water, due to overdosage as many affected birds are polydipsic?
Which drug has been reported to result in toxicity in many species of bird, particularly pigeons and finches, when added to the drinking water, due to overdosage as many affected birds are polydipsic?
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Which of the following drugs should be avoided in hind gut fermenters such as rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas, as well as in hamsters, due to death of the anaerobic normal flora of the GI tract and overgrowth of Clostridium spiriformae or Clostridium perfringens with resultant toxaemia and death?
Which of the following drugs should be avoided in hind gut fermenters such as rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas, as well as in hamsters, due to death of the anaerobic normal flora of the GI tract and overgrowth of Clostridium spiriformae or Clostridium perfringens with resultant toxaemia and death?
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Which of the following drugs is nephrotoxic but poorly crosses mucus membranes, allowing it to be nebulized or given orally with minimal risk?
Which of the following drugs is nephrotoxic but poorly crosses mucus membranes, allowing it to be nebulized or given orally with minimal risk?
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Which of the following drugs has been reported to cause blindness in exotic felids, as is reported in domestic felids?
Which of the following drugs has been reported to cause blindness in exotic felids, as is reported in domestic felids?
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Which of the following drugs is useful for dermatophytosis but should not be used in gravidity due to its teratogenic effects?
Which of the following drugs is useful for dermatophytosis but should not be used in gravidity due to its teratogenic effects?
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Which of the following drugs should be avoided in many rodents due to direct toxicity?
Which of the following drugs should be avoided in many rodents due to direct toxicity?
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Which of the following drugs should be avoided as a systemic antimicrobial due to its nephrotoxicity?
Which of the following drugs should be avoided as a systemic antimicrobial due to its nephrotoxicity?
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Which drug should be avoided in hind gut fermenters such as rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and hamsters due to its effect on the anaerobic normal flora of the GI tract?
Which drug should be avoided in hind gut fermenters such as rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and hamsters due to its effect on the anaerobic normal flora of the GI tract?
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Which drug is nephrotoxic but can be nebulized or given orally with minimal risk due to its poor crossing of mucus membranes?
Which drug is nephrotoxic but can be nebulized or given orally with minimal risk due to its poor crossing of mucus membranes?
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Which antimicrobial has been reported to cause blindness in exotic felids and should not be used in young growing animals due to potential damage to growth plates?
Which antimicrobial has been reported to cause blindness in exotic felids and should not be used in young growing animals due to potential damage to growth plates?
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Which drug should not be used in gravidity due to its teratogenic effects?
Which drug should not be used in gravidity due to its teratogenic effects?
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Which group of antimicrobials should be avoided in hind gut fermenters such as rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and hamsters as they result in death of the anaerobic normal flora of the GI tract?
Which group of antimicrobials should be avoided in hind gut fermenters such as rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and hamsters as they result in death of the anaerobic normal flora of the GI tract?
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Which aminoglycoside should be avoided in rodents due to its direct toxicity?
Which aminoglycoside should be avoided in rodents due to its direct toxicity?
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