Parasites
Do large strongyles have a migratory life cycle?
Yes
Which cells contribute towards a high somatic cell count?
White blood cells and epithelial cells
Name 5 animal by products
blood, bone, hide, intestines, hooves, horns, leather, wool, and feathers
Why do cats kidneys appear more pale brown than in other animals?
They store more fat in their kidneys
can vet nurses place urinary catheters
Yes
Where would you find toxocara Canis adults in the body?
Small intestine
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2A
2C
3
What is the dressing percentage of a carcass
The ratio of the dressed carcass compared to the original carcass so basically how much of the animal is used
Which young dog breeds are predisposed to renal failure?
Dalmatians and Cocker spaniels
Can nurses take an IV blood sample?
No, because this is a schedule three activity
What is the mean drug which treats tapeworms?
Praziquantel
Name one common contagious pathogen that causes mastitis
Staph aureus
strep spp
myocplasma
What is SRM?
Specified risk material
Name the arteries in the kidney
Reno, inter lobar, arcuate interlobular, afferent arterioles
Can student vet nurses administer medical treatments and acts of minor surgery whilst under the supervision of an RVN or VS
Yes
How many flagella do giardia Protozoa have in their trophozoite stage?
8
Name 2 ways in which staph aureus spreads from cow to cow
Fomites and flies
Which agency is responsible for enforcement relating to animal byproduct within approved slaughter, houses, or cutting plants
FSA
Sheep with toxicity from what substance develop acute tubular necrosis?
Copper
What is the role of a Vet nurse?
They work alongside Vets to provide care and treatment to a variety of animals
Tritochomonas foetus is a protozoan parasite found in which animals?
Cows and cats
Mycoplasma is a highly contagious pathogen, why are they not responsive to beta lactam antibitoics?
They do not have a cell wall
What are category three animal byproducts name, three of them?
Hooves, feathers, wool, horns, catering waste, eggs, skins
What is the cause of polycystic kidney disease?
It originates in a blocked tubule, so filtrate builds up this enlarges the tubals, so they push against each other in increasing pressure causing atrophy of renal tissue
What different qualifications can vet nurses have?
Level three diploma in veterinary nursing at college
Advanced apprenticeship
Some older nurses do not have specific qualifications