RVT Journal Quiz: Volume 44 Issue 3 Article 2 - Intestinal Dysbiosis

RVT Journal Quiz: Volume 44 Issue 3 Article 2 - Intestinal Dysbiosis

Continuing to learn after achieving RVT status is essential for the individual and the advancement of the profession. RVTs can earn one (1) Continuing Education (CE) credit by reading the CE articles in the RVT Journal, or watching recorded sessions of OAVT presentations, and submitting the successfully completed corresponding quizzes.

If you obtain a score of 8 out of 10 (80%) or higher, you will receive a confirmation email which OAVT members can use as acceptable proof for their online CE record.

Which of the following describes a pet’s intestinal microbiota? *
A shift from a population of beneficial organisms to pathogenic organisms can result in significant disease within the intestinal tract. *
Which of the following is not typically used to treat intestinal dysbiosis? *
The stomach contains Helicobacter spp. in highest numbers; therefore, Helicobacter is the most likely cause of gastritis. *
Culture of feces for bacterial pathogens is the best way to assess the health of a pet’s microbiome. *
Which of the following is not a method for assessing the health of a pet’s microbiome? *
Which of the following does not impact a pet’s microbiome? *
A shift in the intestinal microbiome can occur in both acute and chronic enteropathies. *
Which of the following statement about probiotics is true? *
The pet-owning population, along with the veterinary community, want to see an increased use of antimicrobials. *