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Question 41

Where is the pericardium found?

A.Lining the thorax
B.Covering the lungs
C.Lining the abdomen
D.Covering the heart

Question 42

Which of the following statements does not correctly describe a benefit of therapeutic ultrasound?

A.Stimulates healing
B.Decreases muscle spasms
C.Increases blood flow
D.Produces images of internal structures

Question 43

What is the name of the elective surgical procedure used for the prevention of gastric dilatation volvulus?

A.Gastropexy
B.Splenectomy
C.Gastrotomy
D.Laminectomy

Question 44

Your veterinarian requested that direct fecal smears be performed on a dog, cat, and rat from the same household. The rat shows no clinical signs of disease, but because it resides in the same household, a sample was brought for the rat. The dog, a four-month-old puppy, and the cat show watery, mucoid diarrhea that isn't going away. When performing this fecal smear, you suspect a zoonotic disease and alert your veterinarian to the concern.
You suspect which of the following diseases?

A.Cryptosporidium parvum
B.Fasciola hepatica
C.Giardia psittaci
D.Toxoplasmosis gondii

Correct Answer: A

Cryptosporidium species can infect all domestic animals. It is more commonly seen in dogs and cats, calves, rodents, and humans. It is found on the villi of the small intestines. We commonly see it in dogs less than six-months of age, though they can get it at any age.
Clinical signs for most species may include:
*Asymptomatic
*Acute, watery, mucoid diarrhea - can last several weeks, though it can be self-limiting in some species
*Dehydration with chronicity and severity
This organism can be identified via direct fecal smears (usually with special staining), fecal flotation, sedimentation, ELISA, and other modalities.
This disease is concerning for its zoonotic potential. We have no right to ask an owner if they are immunocompromised, such as because of cancer or HIV/AIDs. If this disease were identified on a smear, then confirmed via a second testing method, we have an ethical and moral obligation to educate the owner about the condition, how it is transmitted, and the risks it may pose, especially to the immunocompromised. Information on proper prevention and control methods and disinfection in the home will be paramount. Ensuring proper hygiene practices for kids, children, and other pets will also be discussed.
Giardia psittaci is a protozoal giardia infection in birds, and it does not tend to have zoonotic potential.
Toxoplasmosis gondii is a protozoal infection for which cats are the definitive host. Cats are generally asymptomatic, but we may see lethargy, depression, effusions, fever, or death, not diarrhea, if clinical signs occur. There is a zoonotic potential with disease, secondary to the ingestion of oocysts from the environment or raw or undercooked meat.
Fasciola hepatica is a type of fluke commonly seen in sheep, cattle, horses, goats, llamas, deer, and pigs. It is also zoonotic, causing fascioliasis affecting close to 50 million people globally. Ingestion occurs via eating the intermediary host, the snails, generally.

Question 45

Various types of lasers (Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation) are utilized in veterinary medicine. As a result of their thermal effects, lasers can allow various actions, including welding, cutting, vaporizing, or coagulating. Knowing how lasers work and the hazards associated with their use can help you maintain the surgical environment and the safety of all personnel.
Which of the following is the most critical to ensure all staff knows when using lasers?

A.Ensure the operator of the laser is adequately trained in operation and take-down of the laser
B.Where the emergency shutdown button is and how to use it
C.Ensure all personnel read the hospital standard operating procedures (SOPs) regarding proper laser use and safety protocols while in use
D.Who to contact if a laser-related issue occurs

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