Feline Infectious Disease Vaccines and Guidelines Quiz

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What is a potential advantage of Modified Live vaccines in feline infectious disease vaccination?

They require multiple doses for immunity.
They typically require only a single dose for immunity. (correct)
They require the use of adjuvants.
They induce only humoral immunity.

According to the AAHA/AAFP Feline Life Stage Guidelines, which of the following is NOT a major topic area?

Nutrition and weight management
Vaccination
Imaging diagnostics (correct)
Oral health

What is a characteristic of Killed vaccines in feline infectious disease vaccination?

They induce cell-mediated and humoral immunity.
They require only a single dose for immunity.
They have no potential reversion to virulence.
They induce humoral immunity only and require multiple doses. (correct)

What is a major advantage of Recombinant vaccines in feline infectious disease vaccination?

They have no potential reversion to virulence and overcome maternal antibody interference. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between core and non-core vaccines in feline infectious disease vaccination?

Core vaccines are recommended for all cats, while non-core vaccines are recommended for cats with specific risk factors. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential complication of feline infectious disease vaccination?

Feline injection-site sarcoma (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended vaccination schedule for Rabies in cats?

Initial visit, booster 1 year later, and then q 1-3 years (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for a severe adverse vaccine reaction in cats?

Administer diphenhydramine 2.2 mg/kg IM/SC and dexamethasone 0.5-4 mg/kg IM/SC/IV (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended location for administering the Rabies vaccine in cats?

Right Rear Distal limb (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the incidence of mild adverse vaccine reactions in cats?

0.52% of cats (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended booster schedule for FeLV in cats?

Booster 3-4 weeks later, and then q 1 year (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic sign of Feline Injection-site Sarcomas (FISS)?

A 3-month delay in the onset of symptoms, 2-cm increase in size, and increasing size after 1 month (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action if the ELISA SNAP test is positive?

Consider performing confirmatory testing (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which organization provides guidelines for feline vaccination?

AAHA/AAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters?

Animal shelter care (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the study by Moore et al., what was the number of cases of adverse events after vaccine administration in cats from 2002-2005?

2560 cases (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary topic of the AAHA/AAFP Feline Life Stages Guidelines?

Feline life stages (C) Signup and view all the answers

When should kittens start receiving vaccines?

Around 6 weeks (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why should intranasal FVRCP be avoided?

It is less effective in preventing the diseases (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal age to stop vaccinating kittens according to the guidelines?

20 weeks (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why should FeLV vaccination not be considered core in kittens?

There is potential for over-vaccination (C) Signup and view all the answers

In which cases should FeLV/FIV screening be conducted according to AAFP recommendations?

After a potential exposure to infected cats (A) Signup and view all the answers