Question 1

In guinea pigs, the bacterial agent, Bordetella bronchiseptica, causes _____.

Accepted Answer

A) kennel cough 
B) lumpy jaw 
C) upper respiratory tract infections 
D) cervical lymphadentitis 
A) kennel cough 
B) lumpy jaw 
C) upper respiratory tract infections 
D) cervical lymphadentitis C

Question 2

Probiotics promote the growth of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) gram-negative bacteria 
B) healthy bacteria 
C) Streptococcus bacteria 
D) Clostridium 
A) gram-negative bacteria 
B) healthy bacteria 
C) Streptococcus bacteria 
D) Clostridium B

Question 3

The pH of guinea pig urine is normally _____.

Accepted Answer

A) below 6.5 
B) 8.0 to 9.0 
C) 7.0 to 7.5 
D) above 10.0 
A) below 6.5 
B) 8.0 to 9.0 
C) 7.0 to 7.5 
D) above 10.0 B

Question 4

What is the common name for pododermatitis in guinea pigs?

Accepted Answer

A) Bumble foot 
B) Orthopox 
C) Sore hocks 
D) Tender pads 
A) Bumble foot 
B) Orthopox 
C) Sore hocks 
D) Tender pads

Question 5

Cytoplasmic inclusions, called _____, are normal in the guinea pig.

Accepted Answer

A) Ketone forms 
B) Campylobacter affects 
C) Cheyletiella structures 
D) Kurloff bodies 
A) Ketone forms 
B) Campylobacter affects 
C) Cheyletiella structures 
D) Kurloff bodies

Question 6

The American Cavy Breeders Association recognizes different breeds of guinea pigs.

Accepted Answer

A) 13 
B) 16 
C) 22 
D) 19 
A) 13 
B) 16 
C) 22 
D) 19

Question 7

Guinea pigs have nipples.

Accepted Answer

A) four pairs of 
B) a single pair of 
C) three pairs of 
D) as many as ten 
A) four pairs of 
B) a single pair of 
C) three pairs of 
D) as many as ten

Question 8

Guinea pigs are _____.

Accepted Answer

A) herbivores 
B) omnivores 
C) carnivores 
D) insectivores 
A) herbivores 
B) omnivores 
C) carnivores 
D) insectivores

Question 9

Which of the following is a fungal infection that occurs in guinea pigs?

Accepted Answer

A) Cyanosis 
B) Scabies 
C) Ringworm 
D) Tenesmus 
A) Cyanosis 
B) Scabies 
C) Ringworm 
D) Tenesmus

Question 10

Which of the following is the term for increased levels of potassium in the blood?

Accepted Answer

A) Hypoglycemic 
B) Ketonic 
C) Hepatic lipidosis 
D) Hyperkalemic 
A) Hypoglycemic 
B) Ketonic 
C) Hepatic lipidosis 
D) Hyperkalemic

In guinea pigs, the bacterial agent, Bordetella bronchiseptica, causes _____.

Probiotics promote the growth of _____.

The pH of guinea pig urine is normally _____.

What is the common name for pododermatitis in guinea pigs?

Cytoplasmic inclusions, called _____, are normal in the guinea pig.

The American Cavy Breeders Association recognizes different breeds of guinea pigs.

Guinea pigs have nipples.

Guinea pigs are _____.

Which of the following is a fungal infection that occurs in guinea pigs?

Which of the following is the term for increased levels of potassium in the blood?

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Exam 6: Guinea Pigs

In guinea pigs, the bacterial agent, Bordetella bronchiseptica, causes _____.

Probiotics promote the growth of _____.

The pH of guinea pig urine is normally _____.

What is the common name for pododermatitis in guinea pigs?

Cytoplasmic inclusions, called _____, are normal in the guinea pig.

The American Cavy Breeders Association recognizes different breeds of guinea pigs.

Guinea pigs have nipples.

Guinea pigs are _____.

Which of the following is a fungal infection that occurs in guinea pigs?

Which of the following is the term for increased levels of potassium in the blood?

Introduction to Exotic Animals

Zoonotic Disease

Introduction to Small Mammals

Ferrets

Rabbits

Chinchillas

Hedgehogs

Degus

Hamsters and Gerbils

Rats and Mice

Short-Tailed Opposums

Sugar Gliders

Avian

Reptiles

Amphibians

Scorpions

Tarantulas

Hermit Crabs

Alpacas and Llamas

Miniature Pigs

Backyard Chickens

Filters