Arthropod Parasites: Online Quizzes for Veterinary Medicine Students

Question 1

Which arthropod parasite is the primary vector for Lyme disease in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Ixodes ricinus

Answer

Ctenocephalides felis

Answer

Sarcoptes scabiei

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Demodex canis

Question 2

Which diagnostic technique is commonly used to identify mite infestations on the skin?

Accepted Answer

Skin scraping

Answer

Fecal flotation

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Blood smear

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PCR

Question 3

Which acaricide active ingredient is effective against both ticks and fleas?

Accepted Answer

Fipronil

Answer

Permethrin

Answer

Coumaphos

Answer

Amitraz

Question 4

What is the primary mode of transmission for scabies in animals?

Accepted Answer

Direct contact

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Ingestion

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Inhalation

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Vector-borne transmission

Question 5

Which of the following arthropod parasites is considered an ectoparasite?

Accepted Answer

Sarcoptes scabiei

Answer

Fasciola hepatica

Answer

Dirofilaria immitis

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Eimeria tenella

Question 6

Which of the following is a common clinical sign of a flea infestation in animals?

Accepted Answer

Excessive scratching

Answer

Weight loss

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Diarrhea

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Respiratory problems

Question 7

Knott's test is a diagnostic method used to detect:

Accepted Answer

Microfilariae in blood samples

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Ticks on animals

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Flea eggs in the environment

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Mite infestations in skin

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an effective method for controlling ticks on animals?

Accepted Answer

Frequent bathing

Answer

Regular tick combing

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Application of acaricides

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Controlled grazing management

Question 9

The life cycle of a flea typically involves which stages?

Accepted Answer

Egg, larva, pupa, adult

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Egg, nymph, pupa, adult

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Egg, larva, pupae, adult

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Egg, larva, adult

Question 10

Which of the following arthropod parasites causes bovine babesiosis?

Accepted Answer

Babesia bovis

Answer

Theileria annulata

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Trypanosoma brucei

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Ehrlichia canis

Question 11

Clinical signs of anaplasmosis, caused by an arthropod parasite, may include:

Accepted Answer

Fever, anemia, lethargy

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Diarrhea, vomiting, seizures

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Skin lesions, pruritus, alopecia

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Respiratory distress, coughing, sneezing

Question 12

The primary vector for heartworm disease in canines is:

Accepted Answer

Mosquitoes

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Fleas

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Ticks

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Mites

Question 13

For diagnosing Sarcoptes scabiei in sheep, which diagnostic method is most suitable?

Accepted Answer

Skin scraping

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Blood sample examination

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Microscopic examination of feces

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Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

Question 14

In treating demodicosis in cats, the recommended medication is:

Accepted Answer

Oral administration of ivermectin

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Topical application of permethrin

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Antibiotic therapy

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Vaccination

Question 15

Which of these is a prominent risk factor for cattle developing babesiosis?

Accepted Answer

Infestation with ticks

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Exposure to environmental stressors

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Age of the cattle

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Breed of the cattle

Question 16

Lyme disease is transmitted by which vector?

Accepted Answer

Ticks of the Ixodes species

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Mosquitoes

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Fleas

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Lice

Question 17

Which of the following is a common clinical manifestation of arthropod infestations?

Accepted Answer

Intense itching

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Anemia

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Lethargy

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Diarrhea

Question 18

Which of these arthropod parasites is known for burrowing into the skin of its host?

Accepted Answer

Mites causing scabies

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Head lice

Answer

Fleas

Answer

Ticks