VHS 410 Final Exam Review

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Which internal parasite exclusively affects foals 6 months old or younger?

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Threadworm

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Which internal parasite is no longer commonly seen due to use of commercial dewormers?

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Large Strongyle

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Which internal parasite is known for causing impaction colic in horses?

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Tapeworm

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Which internal parasite can cause respiratory issues in young foals? Options: Threadworm, Pinworm, Ascarid, Large Strongyle

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Ascarid

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Which ectoparasite is species specific (meaning it will not affect both horses and humans)?

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Lice

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Which ectoparasite is known for transmitting Lyme disease to horses? Options: Lice, Ticks, Mites, Biting Flies

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Ticks

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Which ectoparasite spends the majority of its development inside the horse? Ticks, Biting Midges, Lice

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Bot Flies

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Praziquantel (a quinolone pyrazine) has a narrow range of activity and is best at treating what internal parasite?

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Tapeworms

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Which class of anthelmintics is best at treating strongyles? Options: Benzimidazoles (fenbendazole, oxibendazole), Quinolone Pyrazines (praziquantel), Pyrimidines (Pyrantel pamoate), Macrocyclic Lactones (ivermectin, moxidectin)

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Macrocyclic Lactones (ivermectin, moxidectin)

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You're concerned that your chosen anthelmintic is not working well. What test would be helpful to assess possible anthelmintic resistance? Options: Fecal Float, Fecal Egg Count, Modified Fecal Float, Fecal Egg Count Reduction Test

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Fecal Egg Count Reduction Test