Veterinary General Pathology: 2.0. Terminology

During a visit to the veterinary clinic, Samuel noticed that his cat was not feeling well. The veterinarian informed Samuel that his cat was suffering from feline panleukopenia disease. What term is used to refer to Samuel's cat?

• Patient

• Client

• Lesion

• Morphology

During a visit to the veterinary clinic, Ralph reported that his horse was sick. The veterinarian informed Ralph that his horse was suffering from equine ehrlichiosis disease. What term is used to refer to Ralph?

• Patient

• Animal owner

• Client

• Animal doctor

During a recent medical conference, Dr. Kimani presented a case study about a cow whose tissues and cells exhibited significant changes due to East Coast Fever (ECF) disease. What are these characteristic changes in tissues and cells produced by disease called?

• Patient

• Lesion

• Morphology

• Etiology

During an anatomy class, Patricia is fascinated by the different shapes and structures of various organs. She asks her lecturer, "What is the term for the form and structure of a particular organ?"

• Lesion

• Morphology

• Pathogenesis

• Diagnosis

During a recent veterinary seminar, Dr. Kamau presented a case involving a cow diagnosed with lumpy skin disease. The animal exhibited multiple cutaneous nodules and ulcerative lesions.
What is the term used to describe the biological mechanism by which these lesions are produced in lumpy skin disease?

• Etiology

• Pathogenesis

• Diagnosis

• Prognosis

During a visit to the doctor, Ethan describes the discomfort he feels in his leg after a recent injury. The doctor listens carefully and considers the functional implications of the lesion felt by Ethan. What is the term for these implications?

• Symptoms

• Clinical signs

• Diagnosis

• Prognosis

A dog is brought to the veterinary clinic with signs of advanced renal failure. After diagnostic tests confirm irreversible kidney damage, the veterinarian discusses the expected outcome and likely progression of the disease with the owner.

Which term best describes this discussion about the expected course and outcome of the disease?

• Diagnosis

• Prognosis

• Treatment

• Prevention

A herd of cattle is diagnosed with East Coast fever caused by Theileria parva. The veterinarian administers buparvaquone to affected animals.
Which term best describes this action?

• Diagnosis

• Prognosis

• Treatment

• Prevention

In a herd of 200 cattle, 40 animals show signs of respiratory illness. 2 of the animals died. What is the morbidity rate?

• 25%

• 20%

• 1%

• 5%

Out of 150 goats, 30 contracted a disease and 6 died. What is the mortality rate?

• 2%

• 4%

• 20%

• 6%