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WorksheetsVet Science CDE Parasite/Microscopic ID list #3
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 20mins
What is the common name of the microscopic structure shown in the image?
Calcium oxalate crystals
Urate
Struvite crystals
Triple Magnesium Phosphate
What is one method to prevent the formation of calcium oxalate crystals?
Increased water intake and diet changes
Antibiotics and antiparasitic medications
Vaccination against crystals
Surgery to remove crystals from the bladder
Which species are commonly hosts for the Cat Warble (Botfly Larva)?
Dogs, birds, and fish
Mice, squirrels, rabbits, and cats
Horses, cows, and sheep
Snakes, lizards, and turtles
What is the recommended treatment for infections caused by Cocci (Bacteria)?
Systemic and topical antimicrobials
Antiviral medications
Surgical removal of infected tissue
Use of probiotics
What is the common name of the parasitic disease caused by coccidian protozoa?
Coccidiosis
Toxoplasmosis
Giardiasis
Cryptosporidiosis
Which species are the primary hosts for flea tapeworm eggs?
Birds and reptiles
Dogs and cats
Fish and amphibians
Horses and cows
What is the common name of the parasite shown in the image?
Roundworm
Flea Tapeworm Segment
Hookworm
Heartworm
What is the recommended treatment for flea tapeworm infection?
Antibiotics
Dewormer
Vaccination
Surgery
What is the common name of the parasite shown in the image?
Giardia
E. coli
Salmonella
Cryptosporidium
What is a recommended treatment for Giardia infection?
Antibiotics
Anti-parasitic medication (dewormer)
Antiviral drugs
Antifungal cream
Which species are common hosts for heartworm disease?
Dogs, cats, and ferrets
Birds, reptiles, and amphibians
Horses, cows, and sheep
Fish, turtles, and frogs
What type of organism is the Hookworm Egg classified as?
Bacteria
Virus
Parasite
Fungus
What is the treatment for Hookworm infections after diagnosis?
Antibiotics
Oral pills
Surgery
Topical creams
What is the recommended treatment for liver fluke infection?
Antibiotics
Antiparasitic medication
Antiviral drugs
Painkillers
Which prevention method is effective against liver fluke infection?
Regular vaccination and year-round over the counter preventative medications
Flukicide treatments and pasture management
Isolation of infected animals
Use of insect repellents
Why do veterinary technicians evaluate the size, color, shape, and inclusions of red blood cells?
To determine the animal's age
To diagnose conditions like anemia, dehydration, and infections
To measure the oxygen levels in the blood
To identify the species of the animal
Which species can host mammalian red blood cells?
Only humans
Any mammal
Only carnivorous mammals
Only herbivorous mammals
What is the common name for the blood cells shown in the image?
Platelets
White blood cells
Plasma cells
Neutrophils
Why are rod-shaped bacteria challenging to treat in animals?
They are resistant to antibiotics.
They are difficult to identify microscopically.
They only infect large animals.
They do not cause significant symptoms.
Which species are commonly affected by rod-shaped bacteria?
Birds and reptiles
Dogs, cats, and other small animals
Large farm animals
Marine animals
What is the common name of the parasite shown in the image?
Tapeworm Egg
Roundworm Egg
Hookworm Egg
Whipworm Egg
Which host species are most commonly affected by roundworm eggs?
Birds and reptiles
Dogs and cats, particularly young animals
Fish and amphibians
Horses and cattle
What is the recommended treatment for roundworm infections?
Antibiotics and painkillers
Deworming medications
Surgery to remove the worms
Vaccination against parasites
Which species are commonly affected by struvite crystals?
Cats and rabbits
Dogs and cats
Horses and cows
Birds and reptiles
What is the primary focus of treatment for struvite crystals?
Surgical removal of the bladder
Prescription urinary diets and antibiotics
Chemotherapy and radiation therapy
Pain management and hydration therapy
What is the primary method of diagnosing a Taenia tapeworm infection?
Blood tests to confirm parasitic infection
Spotting rice-like segments (proglottids) on fur, bedding, or feces
X-rays, MRI and ultrasound
Observing behavioral changes in the host
What can the presence of urate crystals indicate about an animal's health?
Dehydration, acidic diet, or conditions like gout or kidney stones
High blood pressure
Excessive protein intake
Vitamin deficiency
Which of the following is a symptom of whipworm infection?
Bloody or painful diarrhea
Skin rash
Hair loss
Difficulty breathing
Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat whipworm infections?
Mebendazole
Amoxicillin
Ibuprofen
Metformin
What type of cell is pictured?
Avian Red Blood Cell (erythrocyte)
Mammalian Red Blood Cell (erythrocyte)
Eosinophils
Neutrophils
What type of cell is pictured?
Mammalian Red Blood Cell
Avian Red Blood Cell
Eosinophils
Neutrophils
What type of cell is pictured?
Mammalian Red Blood Cell
Avian Red Blood Cell
Eosinophils
Neutrophils
What type of cell is are neutrophils?
Red Blood Cells
White Blood Cells
Mast Cells
Calcium Oxalate Crystals
What is the primary function of neutrophils?
fight bacterial and fungal infections
target parasitic infections and involved in allergic responses
What is the primary function of eosinophils?
fight bacterial and fungal infections
target parasitic infections and involved in allergic responses
Avian Red Blood Cells can be visually identified (as/by their)...
larger, brick-red granules in their cytoplasm and are stained brick-red by eosin
multi-lobed nucleus and stain pink
oval-shaped and contain a dark, central nucleus
round (biconcave discs) and lack a nucleus in their mature form, appearing as clear, pinkish discs
Mammalian Red Blood Cells can be visually identified (as/by their)...
larger, brick-red granules in their cytoplasm and are stained brick-red by eosin
multi-lobed nucleus and stain pink
oval-shaped and contain a dark, central nucleus
round (biconcave discs) and lack a nucleus in their mature form, appearing as clear, pinkish discs
Neutrophils can be visually identified by their...
larger, brick-red granules in their cytoplasm and are stained brick-red by eosin
multi-lobed nucleus and stain pink
oval-shaped and contain a dark, central nucleus
similar to humans, are round (biconcave discs) and lack a nucleus in their mature form, appearing as clear, pinkish discs
Eosinophils can be visually identified by their...
larger, brick-red granules in their cytoplasm and are stained brick-red by eosin
multi-lobed nucleus and stain pink
oval-shaped and contain a dark, central nucleus
similar to humans, are round (biconcave discs) and lack a nucleus in their mature form, appearing as clear, pinkish discs
