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34 Cards in this Set
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The definitive host for Dirofilaria immitis is? a. the flea b. the mosquito c. the dog tick d. the dog |
d. the dog
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Which drug is effective against heartworm, roundworm, hookworm and whipworm? a. milbemycin b. selamectin c. ivermectin d. pyrantel |
a. milbemycin
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Historically, before the use of improved occult tests, close examination was needed to differentiate between? a. toxocara canis and Ancylostoma caninum b. dipetalonema and dirofilaria c. trichuris vulpis and dipylidium caninum d. strogyloides and coccidian |
b. dipetalonema and dirofilaria
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The CDC is very concerned about the zoonotic potential of? a. ocular larval migrans b. cutaneous larval migrans c. visceral larval migrans d. all of the above |
d. all of the above
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ELISA tests? a. detect microfilariea b. detect occult heartworm infection c. detect both microfilariae and occult infections d. are inconclusive for heartworm testing |
b. detect occult heartworm infections
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Visceral larva migrans is a zoonotic disease that can be caused by? a. Taenia pissiformis b. Toxocara canis c. Dipylidium canium d. Trichuris vulpis |
b. Toxocara canis
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Protozoan organisms are best detected by? a. fecal flotation b. direct fecal smear c. blood smear d. Baermann funnel technique |
b. direct fecal smear
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What internal parasite eggs are particularly resistant to environmental conditions? a. Ancylostoma caninum b. Toxocara cati c. Dipylidium caninum d. Trichuris vulpis |
d. Trichuris vulpis
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A direct fecal smear is performed to? a. detect motile protozoa in the feces b. estimate the animal's parasite burden c. because it is simple d. all of the above |
d. all of the above
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Parasites that are easily identified by their proglottids are? a. Ancylostoma caninum b. Toxocara canis c. Dipylidium caninum d. Dirofilaria immitis |
c. Dipylidium caninum
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Flagellate protozoan parasites are called?
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trypanosomes
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The time period when a parasitic infection can be diagnosed by common techniques is called the _________
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prepatent period
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The most important parasite of the vascular system in domestic animals in the US is the ______ and is transmitted by the______
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-dirofilaria immitis -mosquito |
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The most common roundworm of dogs is____
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toxocara canis
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Infected larvae of hookworms can penetrate the skin of man causing cutaneous larval migrans or_______.
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"track" marks traveling from the feet and up the legs
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The most reliable method to detect parasite infections is______
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microscopic examination
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The most common fecal floatation solution used is______
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sodium nitrate
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What parasite follows a hepatic tracheal migration route?
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roundworms and hookworms
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What is the procedure of choice to examine a fecal sample for protozoa organisms?
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direct smear
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Young children should avoid contact with toxocara laden feces. Why?
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because of the zoonotic potential, visceral larva migrans
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Any parasitologic specimen shipped to a diagnostic lab should be preserved with ____ or _____ unless otherwise directed.
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-alcohol -formalin |
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_______ usually affects young dogs and cats, especially those from kennels, pets shops and catteries.
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hookworms
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What eggs are highly resistant to environmental conditions?
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whipworm eggs
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The two most commonly used tapeworm treatments are
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cestex and droncit
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What parasitic infection is uncommon in cats?
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whipworm
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The presence of fat in the feces is called
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steatorrhea
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Define endoparasites.
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internal parasites including protozoa, trematodes, tapeworms, and nematodes
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What parasites are coughed up and swallowed before they mature in the small intestine?
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hookworms are roundworms
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What is a proglottid and how may it be described to you by a client?
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tapeworm body segment, resembles a grain of rice
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Isospora is commonly called????
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coccidia
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The eggs of ____ are barrel shaped and yellowish brown. They have prominent bipolar end plugs and a smooth outer shell.
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trichuris vulpis
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Can dogs and cats get pinworms?
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no, it is an intestinal parasite of horses
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What is Flagyl used for?
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to treat diarrhea
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Define zoonoses.
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diseases of animals that is transmissible to humans under natural conditions
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