reptile med 5 mod 11

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Which medication is recommended for the treatment of tapeworms in reptiles?

  • Metronidazole
  • Ivermectin
  • Praziquantel (correct)
  • Fenbendazole

What is the recommended dosage of fenbendazole for the treatment of nematode/ascarid infestations in reptiles?

  • 8 mg/kg
  • 20-30 mg/kg
  • 100 mg/kg (correct)
  • 0.2 mg/kg

Which parasite causes entamoebiasis in snakes?

  • Entamoeba invadens (correct)
  • Ascarids
  • Strongyles
  • Hookworm

What is the recommended treatment for entamoebiasis in snakes?

<p>Metronidazole (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of liver damage in snakes?

<p>Hexamita parva (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of hepatic lipidosis in Chelonia?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reptile species is lead poisoning commonly reported in?

<p>Chelonia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential physical cause of gastrointestinal disease in reptiles?

<p>Intestinal parasites (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method is preferably used for the diagnosis of reptile parasites?

<p>PCR (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which dewormer should never be used in chelonians?

<p>Ivermectin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for nematode burdens in reptiles?

<p>Fenbendazole (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which parasite is a common cause of stunting and runting in bearded dragon neonates?

<p>Isospora (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which parasite is known to cause damage to the intestinal mucosa and renal tubules in chelonians?

<p>Hexamita parva (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the method of diagnosis for Hexamita parva infection in chelonians?

<p>Microscopic examination of fresh faecal specimen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which parasite has been reported in chelonians and is transmissible through the faecal-oral route?

<p>Cryptosporidium spp. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the clinical signs associated with intranuclear coccidiosis in chelonians?

<p>Lethargy, anorexia, rapid weight loss or gain, weakness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended treatment for cryptosporidiosis in snakes and leopard geckos?

<p>Paromomycin twice weekly for 3 months (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended dose of metronidazole for treating cryptosporidiosis orally in snakes and leopard geckos?

<p>260 mg/kg given twice two weeks apart (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which disinfectants are considered totally effective at low temperatures for disinfecting hospital enclosures between cryptosporidiosis cases?

<p>Ammonia (5%) and formol saline (10%) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method for disrupting the parasite life cycle and reducing environmental survival of cryptosporidiosis?

<p>Using hyperimmune bovine colostrum (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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