Question 1

STOs have an average life span of years.

Accepted Answer

A) four 
B) seven 
C) eight 
D) eleven 
A) four 
B) seven 
C) eight 
D) eleven A

Question 2

The primary sign of is a rather large area of alopecia on the rump.

Accepted Answer

A) nephritis 
B) skin lipomas 
C) pituitary adenoma 
D) coronary artery disease 
A) nephritis 
B) skin lipomas 
C) pituitary adenoma 
D) coronary artery disease C

Question 3

Attempting to access the often results in death for the patient.

Accepted Answer

A) vena cava 
B) ventral coccygeal 
C) femoral 
D) saphenous 
A) vena cava 
B) ventral coccygeal 
C) femoral 
D) saphenous A

Question 4

Which of the following enrichment items would be best for the STO?

Accepted Answer

A) Artificial plants 
B) Rodent wheel with horizontal bars 
C) Live plants with heating lights 
D) Fresh vegetables 
A) Artificial plants 
B) Rodent wheel with horizontal bars 
C) Live plants with heating lights 
D) Fresh vegetables

Question 5

Which of the following would be the best housing option for the STO?

Accepted Answer

A) Any wire cage with good ventilation 
B) 20-gallon-long terrarium tank with a screen lid 
C) Any cat-crate with a locking door 
D) 10-gallon terrarium tank with 2 inches of cedar shavings 
A) Any wire cage with good ventilation 
B) 20-gallon-long terrarium tank with a screen lid 
C) Any cat-crate with a locking door 
D) 10-gallon terrarium tank with 2 inches of cedar shavings

Question 6

Short-tailed opossums are __________.

Accepted Answer

A) primarily diurnal by nature 
B) considered very social animals 
C) equipped with a fully prehensile tail 
D) one of the smallest marsupials 
A) primarily diurnal by nature 
B) considered very social animals 
C) equipped with a fully prehensile tail 
D) one of the smallest marsupials

Question 7

Commercial ____ food diets have been used successfully with STOs.

Accepted Answer

A) cat 
B) fox 
C) dog 
D) hamster 
A) cat 
B) fox 
C) dog 
D) hamster

Question 8

The cause of death most often reported in STOs is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) hepatic neoplasia 
B) pancreatic neoplasia 
C) rectal prolapse 
D) upper respiratory infection 
A) hepatic neoplasia 
B) pancreatic neoplasia 
C) rectal prolapse 
D) upper respiratory infection

Question 9

Which of the following statements regarding STOs is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) STOs have a pouch. 
B) The average viable litter size is 15 pups. 
C) Pups are weaned at 20 days. 
D) The dam has 13 teats. 
A) STOs have a pouch. 
B) The average viable litter size is 15 pups. 
C) Pups are weaned at 20 days. 
D) The dam has 13 teats.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true regarding STOs?

Accepted Answer

A) They are native to North America. 
B) STOs are known to bite human caregivers. 
C) They are social and enjoy the company of others. 
D) STOs are omnivores. 
A) They are native to North America. 
B) STOs are known to bite human caregivers. 
C) They are social and enjoy the company of others. 
D) STOs are omnivores.

STOs have an average life span of years.

The primary sign of is a rather large area of alopecia on the rump.

Attempting to access the often results in death for the patient.

Which of the following enrichment items would be best for the STO?

Which of the following would be the best housing option for the STO?

Short-tailed opossums are __________.

Commercial ____ food diets have been used successfully with STOs.

The cause of death most often reported in STOs is _____.

Which of the following statements regarding STOs is correct?

Which of the following statements is true regarding STOs?

Introduction to Exotic Animals

Zoonotic Disease

Introduction to Small Mammals

Ferrets

Rabbits

Guinea Pigs

Chinchillas

Hedgehogs

Degus

Hamsters and Gerbils

Rats and Mice

Sugar Gliders

Avian

Reptiles

Amphibians

Scorpions

Tarantulas

Hermit Crabs

Alpacas and Llamas

Miniature Pigs

Backyard Chickens

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Exam 12: Short-Tailed Opposums

STOs have an average life span of years.

The primary sign of is a rather large area of alopecia on the rump.

Attempting to access the often results in death for the patient.

Which of the following enrichment items would be best for the STO?

Which of the following would be the best housing option for the STO?

Short-tailed opossums are __________.

Commercial ____ food diets have been used successfully with STOs.

The cause of death most often reported in STOs is _____.

Which of the following statements regarding STOs is correct?

Which of the following statements is true regarding STOs?

Introduction to Exotic Animals

Zoonotic Disease

Introduction to Small Mammals

Ferrets

Rabbits

Guinea Pigs

Chinchillas

Hedgehogs

Degus

Hamsters and Gerbils

Rats and Mice

Sugar Gliders

Avian

Reptiles

Amphibians

Scorpions

Tarantulas

Hermit Crabs

Alpacas and Llamas

Miniature Pigs

Backyard Chickens

Filters