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Which cell type is least likely to be found on a peripheral blood smear from a dog with AIHA?
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Metamyelocyte
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The formula
PCV X 10 ---------- RBC count is used to calculate.... |
mean corpuscular volume.
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Microcytic anemia is characterized by....
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Very small RBCs.
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Variation in the size of erythrocytes is.....
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Anisocytosis
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Abnormally shaped RBC are collectively referred to as...
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Poikilocytosis.
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In a CBC-, a left shift refers to....
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An abundance of immature WBC. Immature forms are referred to as Bands or Stabs.
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An abundance of eosinophils on a peripheral blood smear is often associated with...
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Allergic conditions.
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If the sealant clay fails to stay in the microPCV tube during centrifuge a likely cause is...
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Worn tube cushions or gasket.
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Punctate reticulocytes are most frequently found in...
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Cats.
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Which stain is not appropriate for routine staining of blood smears?
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Trichrome.
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As a minimum standard, blood cell tubes having EDTA, should be filled...
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1/2 way to the top.
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The most common breeding disorders seen in companion animals are related to...
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Thrombocytopaenia
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Bleedding time is the best test to detect...
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Platelet dysfunction
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Specimens for coagulation testing should be controlled in tubes having...
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Sodium citrate
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name some tests for hemostasis?
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1. Activated clotting time
2. Prothrombin time 3. Partial thromboplastin time 4. Bleeding times . |
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A plasma specimen may be used for most chem assays provided that the specimen is...
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Collected in a tube with lithium heparin
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Name some abnormalities likely to be found in a non-separated blood sample collected for serum chem analysis?
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1. Increased K+ level
2. Increased amino transferase activity3. 3.Increased P levels 4. Decreased glucose level |
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Which technique is most likely to prevent hemolysis during blood collection?
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use small gauge(>21Ga) needle.
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Serum amylase activity generally is increased in animals with...
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Pancreatitis
Renal dz Dehydration Pancreatic abscess |
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Icteric patients usually exhibit an increase in...
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serum bilirubin levels.
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Total serum bilirubin reflects serum levels of...
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conjugated bilirubin and unconjugated bilirubin.
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Total plasma protein values in excess of 10g/dl are usually associated with...
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Increased serum globulin levels.
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Elevated serum creatine phosphokinase activity is usually associated with...
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Muscular disease
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Decreased serum cholinesterase activity often accompanies...
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Organophosphate insectiside toxicity
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The d-Xylose test is used as a screening test to detect...
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Malabsorption syndrome
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Name some methods to calculate anion gap?
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Serum Na+ level
CO2 level Potassium level Cl level |
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Constituents in most serum chemistry control samples are stable for app. 7 days. Which control sample is stable for the shortest time?
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CO2
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The proper immersion oil for normal light microscopy is..
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Type B
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Name some acceptable fecal floatation solutions.
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NaNO3
ZnSO4 Glycerin |
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Ova of Capillaria plica are most likely to be found in...
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Urine
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Ova of which parasite are usually seen in the larvated form?
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Strongyloides(threadworm)
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The parasite that appears as a punctate small rod like or ringlike structure on the periphery of RBCs in peripheral blood smears is...
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Hemobartonella felis
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Which method is most reliable for detection of Ehrlichioa canis infection?
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Indirect fluorescent antibody test on serum.
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The parasite Hemoproteus is most likely to infect the RBC of...
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Birds.
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Microfilaria od D. immitis are often confused with those of...
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Dipetalonema
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Which methods are used for detection of Heartworm microfilaria?
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Direct blood smear
Buffy coat Modified knotts technique Filtration conc. method |
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In which type of patient shouls cystocentesis not be performed?
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Adult male cat with disease of bladder wall.
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A normal colored but slightly opaque urine sample, is most likely to contain...
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Many WBC or PO4 crystals
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A urine specimen with a fruity odor is most likely to have...
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Acetone
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A specific gravity reading consistent with isosthenuria is...
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1.008-1.012
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What is the most common cause of erroneous results from urine testing with dipsticks?
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Moisture damage to the strip
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What is the normal pH of canine and feline urine?
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7 or less
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Highly alkaline urine samples may result in false positives results when testing for...
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Protein
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When present in the urine, bilirubin can be broken down by...
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Exposure of the specimen to light.
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When present in urine, which substance can mask a positive glucose reaction on urine dipsticks?
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Ascorbic acid
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The urine nitrite test is based on the ability of bacteria to convert nitrate to nitrite and is a crude indicator of UTI in people. Why is this of limited use in dogs and cats?
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The diets of most dogs and cats do not have sufficient nitrate to cause a positive reaction.
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Squamous epithelial cells found in a urine sample usually originate from the...
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genital tract
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