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RVT Journal Volume 48, Issue 4, Article 1 - Small Animal Toxicology – Recognizing Natural Toxins

RVT Journal Volume 48, Issue 4, Article 1 - Small Animal Toxicology – Recognizing Natural Toxins

Continuing to learn after achieving RVT status is essential for the individual and the advancement of the profession. Ontario 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.

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1. Which of the following statements is true regarding Cyanobacteria?
2. Microcystin is a cyanotoxin that primarily affects which organ when ingested?
3. Approximately how much of an amanitin-producing Amanita species mushroom, such as the Death Cap, would cause lethal effects if ingested by a medium-sized dog?
4. Which body system is most seriously affected, and may typically lead to death in cases of Amanita mushroom toxicity?
5. Milkweed, lily of the valley, and yew are toxic plants that may produce which of the following?
6. Which of the following is a recommended intervention for RVTs managing animals exposed to cyanotoxins?
7. Which part of the Yew plant is NOT considered toxic when ingested by an animal?
8. When administering activated charcoal as part of gastrointestinal decontamination, how should it be given for toxins that undergo enterohepatic circulation?
9. Which of the following may be administered to treat Yew toxicosis?
10. Environmental toxins can be mitigated through a One Health approach that emphasizes multisector collaboration, which includes:
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