Question 1
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Which choice is NOT a layer of the skin
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Epidermis
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Hypodermis
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Hyperdermis
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Dermis
Question 2
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The skin does many jobs for the body, which choice is NOT a job of the skin?
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Adnexa
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Excretion
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Nutrient absorption
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Temperature regulation
Question 3
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What layer of the epidermis is responsible for mitosis and formation of all cells found within the superficial layers of the skin?
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Stratum Basale
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Stratum Lucidium
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Stratum Corneum
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Stratum Granulosum
Question 4
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What layer of the epidermis forms a tough, waterproof barrier for the body?
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Stratum Basale
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Stratum Lucidium
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Stratum Corneum
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Stratum Granulosum
Question 5
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What layer of the skin contains hair follicles, blood and lymph vessels along with nerves and other sensory receptors?
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Hypodermis
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Epidermis
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Dermis
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Exodermis
Question 6
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What type of cells do claws develop from
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Keratinized epithelial cells
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Secondary epithelial cells
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Ectopic epithelial cells
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Squamous epithelial cells
Question 7
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Ectoparasites are responsible for many issues of the skin, what choice represents a mite responsible for mange?
Question 8
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What is the scientific name for ear mites?
Question 9
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The life cycle for otodectes cynotis is ____________ and eggs hatch evey _________ so treatment must continue for ____________.
Question 10
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Otodectes may spend time on another area of the body other than the ears. What area of the cat is the most common?
Question 11
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With flea allergy dermatitis, the patient is allergic to what form of fleas?
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Saliva
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Fecal matter
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Limb excretions
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Eggs and larva
Question 12
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All of the following statements about fleas are true EXCEPT?
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Fleas live most of the life cycle off the patient
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If one animal has fleas, all pets in the house do
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Fleas will feed on people if pets aren't available
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Flea shampoo provides a residual effect for a few days after a bath
Question 13
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What flea prevention listed does NOT contain heartworm prevention also?
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Sentinel
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Comfortis
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Revolution
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Advantage multi
Question 14
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The tick family ___________ can produce a neurotoxin in their saliva that can cause _________.
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Argasidae; hemolysis
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Ixodidae; paralysis
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Argasidae; paralysis
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Ixodidae; hemolysis
Question 15
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Lyme disease is spread by the ____________ and can cause ____________ symptoms.
Question 16
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Which of the following is NOT an effective way to manage ticks in the environment?
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Removal of brush in yard
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Limiting mice population
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Planting Rhododenrons
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Keeeping grass cut
Question 17
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Where on the body are ticks most likely to populate?
Question 18
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Mange has three common types of parasite, which one is NOT mange?
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Demodectic
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Sarcoptic
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Notoedric
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Cutebraic
Question 19
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What type of mange is characterized by a "cigar" or "alligator" shaped body of the parasite?
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Demodectic
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Sarcoptic
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Notoedric
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Cutebraic
Question 20
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Localized demodex tends to have areas of alopecia. What area is NOT a common area for alopecia?
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Around th eyes
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Around the mouth
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The body trunk
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On the pinna's
Question 21
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Generalized and localized demodectic mange have one important clinical sign that differentiates them from other types of mange. What is it?
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Generalized alopecia
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Secondary infections
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Non-pruritic
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Prurititis
Question 22
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What is NOT a treatment for generalized or severe localized treatment of demodex?
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Mitaban
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Rotenone
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Ivermectin
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Interceptor
Question 23
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What client information is NOT indicative of demodex when talking to an owner?
Question 24
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What is the scientific name for scabies?
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Sarcoptic mange
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Demodectic mange
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Notodectic mange
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Otodectic mange
Question 25
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What clinical sign DOES NOT belong with symptoms of scabies?
Question 26
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What is NOT a treatment of scabies?
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Mitaban dip
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Revolution
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Ivermectin
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Paramite dip
Question 27
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What information needs to be communicated to clients regarding scabies?
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Scabies is highly contagious among dogs
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Humans will frequently develop lesions with animal contact
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Mites do not remain on people for more than a few hours
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All of the above
Question 28
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Regarding scabies on a cat, all of the following are true EXCEPT?
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Produces a very similar disease process
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Dogs with mites will rarely infect cats
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Signs are produced from the same type of mite
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Disease is very pruritic
Question 29
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What disease process do cuterebra species produce?
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Warbles
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Myiasis
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Mange
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Dermatomycosis
Question 30
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What type of fly produces myiasis in animals?
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Cuterebra
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Dipterous
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Tipterous
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Microsporum
Question 31
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Myiasis is what type of infection?
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Warble
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Demodectic
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Fungal
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Maggot
Question 32
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Warbles are MOST likely to be seen in all these animals EXCEPT:
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Rabbits
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Kittens
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Adult indoor cats
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Young puppies
Question 33
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Warbles initially mature in _________ and penetrate the animal's skin forming a _____________ pocket where it continues to mature to an adult fly.
Question 34
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Which of the following statements is NOT true of myiasis?
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It is a disease of neglect
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Avoid using toxic dips on wounds to remove maggots
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Indoor animals are as susceptible as outdoor animals
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Daily wound cleaning must be done as treatment
Question 35
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Which statement is TRUE pertaining to lice?
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Lice are contagious to different species
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Most animals are asymptomatic with life infestation
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Anemia can develop from blood sucking lice
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Lice infection is zoontic
Question 36
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What is the medical term for a fungal infection of the skin?
Question 37
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Treatment of most acute dermatitis includes all of the following EXCEPT:
Question 38
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What skin tumor is seen mainly in young dogs and is usually found on the face, lips, legs and abdomen of the dog?
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Sebaceous cyst
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Lipoma
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Melanoma
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Histiocytoma
Question 39
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What skin tumor is found usually in older, obese dogs who are more likely female?
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Sebaceous cyst
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Papilloma
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Histiocytoma
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Lipoma
Question 40
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What skin tumor appears as a white, cauliflower like growth in young dogs?
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Sebaceous cyst
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papilloma
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Histiocytoma
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Lipoma
Question 41
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What tumor of the skin will slowly enlarge and spontaneously irrupt to exude gray, cheese like material?
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Sebaceous cyst
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Lipoma
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Histiocytoma
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Papilloma
Question 42
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What malignant skin tumor is defined by a single discrete lesion that is round, firm and often ulcerated and that rarely metastasizes?
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Mast cell
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Basil cell carcinoma
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Fibrosarcoma
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Melanoma
Question 43
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What malignant skin tumor is defined by a mass that is located near a recently vaccinated area that is rapidly growing, firm and elongated?
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Fibrosarcoma
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Basil cell carcinoma
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Melanoma
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Mast cell
Question 44
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What malignant skin tumor is defined by being large, dome shaped, sessile growth with varying pigmentation and metastasize readily?
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Fibrosarcoma
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Melanoma
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Mast cell
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Basil cell carcinoma
Question 45
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Fibrosarcoma's that are non-vaccine induced usually affect, ___________ and vaccine induced tumors usually affect ____________.
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Older dogs; younger dogs
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Cats; older dogs
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Older dogs; cats
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Cats; younger dogs
Question 46
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What breed of dog is commonly associated with sebaceous cysts?
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Cocker spaniel
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Doberman pinscher
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Labrador retriever
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Toy poodle
Question 47
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What highly aggressive form of malignancy is associated with siamese and male cats with lesions that may appear crusty?
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Melanoma
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Fibrosarcoma
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Mast cell
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Adenoma
Question 48
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The vaccine most associated with fibrosarcoma is the ____________ vaccine that contains ______________ .
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Rabies; mercury
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Rabies; aluminum
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FVRCP; mercury
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FVRCP; aluminum
Question 49
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What tumor can be prevented from recurrence by neutering male dogs?
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Adenocarcinoma
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Adenoma
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Squamous cell carcinoma
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Mast cell
Question 50
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What malignant tumor is defined by a locally invasive, cauliflower-like mass with a necrotic odor that may be found in the mouth?
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Papilloma
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Squamous cell carcinoma
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Melanoma
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Mast cell
Question 51
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What tumor is generally found near the perianal area?
Question 52
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What benign tumor is defined by usually being small, slow growing, hairless, and deeply pigmented?
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Melanoma
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Papilloma
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Histiocytoma
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Lipoma
Question 53
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Deep pyodermas commonly involve what type of microorganism?
Question 54
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What skin infection is defined by a rapidly growing, circular patch of alopecia seen most frequently on the face and head and can be diagnosed with a woods lamp?
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Microsporum canis
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Streptococcus sp.
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Demodectic mange
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Staphylococcus aureus
Question 55
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What disease process is most commonly seen in young dogs who are malnourished, debilitated, and with poor hygiene?
Question 56
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What disease process is normally found on the chin of patients and young dogs that usually present few problems, but in cats it can become a chronic problem at any age?
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Acne
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Ipetigo
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Skinfold pyoderma
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Superficial pyoderma
Question 57
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There are three types of fungus that typically cause infection in the skin of the dog and cat. Which is NOT a common type of skin fungus?
Question 58
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What type of antibiotic is NOT typically used in pyodermic infections?
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Metronidazole
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Cephalexin
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Enrofloxacin
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Amoxicillin
Question 59
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What type of tumor do veterinary professionals usually premedicate the patient with benadryl before removal of the growth?
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Mast cell
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Melanoma
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Adenoma
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Fibrosarcoma