AAVSB Preventive Medicine and Vaccination Protocols 2

Question 1

A 3-year-old indoor/outdoor cat with unknown vaccine history presents for a wellness exam. Which vaccine should be administered based on AAFP core guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Rabies and FVRCP

Answer

FeLV only

Answer

FIV only

Answer

Chlamydia felis only

Question 2

Which biosecurity measure is most important to prevent parvovirus spread in a shelter environment?

Accepted Answer

Separation of unvaccinated animals and regular disinfection with sodium hypochlorite

Answer

Routine deworming of all incoming animals

Answer

Immediate vaccination of all incoming animals before housing

Answer

Administration of antiviral medications prophylactically

Question 3

What interval is recommended for the rabies vaccine booster after the initial dose in adult dogs in the US?

Accepted Answer

1 year, then every 1 or 3 years per product label

Answer

6 months

Answer

Every 6 months

Answer

Every 5 years

Question 4

Which equine disease is considered a 'risk-based' vaccine by AAEP, recommended only for horses with geographic or exposure risk?

Accepted Answer

Potomac horse fever

Answer

Tetanus

Answer

Eastern equine encephalomyelitis (EEE)

Answer

West Nile virus

Question 5

A herd of swine is experiencing outbreaks of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS). Which preventive strategy is most commonly used?

Accepted Answer

Modified live virus (MLV) vaccination of replacement gilts

Answer

Water acidification only

Answer

Antibiotic prophylaxis with penicillin

Answer

Slaughter of all seropositive animals

Question 6

Which AVMA-recommended practice prevents the transmission of Salmonella in veterinary clinics treating reptiles?

Accepted Answer

Zoonotic disease disclosure and mandatory hand hygiene after handling

Answer

Routine antibiotic treatment of all incoming reptiles

Answer

Quarantine of reptiles for 60 days minimum

Answer

Vaccination of reptiles against Salmonella