Jordan's family keeps two pet llamas on their property in sunny Florida. It is Jordan's job
to feed the llamas, so she goes out to the field to call them in for their meal. Only one
shows up, so Jordan goes to investig
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Jordan's family keeps two pet llamas on their property in sunny Florida. It is Jordan's job
to feed the llamas, so she goes out to the field to call them in for their meal. Only one
shows up, so Jordan goes to investigate. She finds the other lying beside a pond that
has a huge blue-green algae bloom. The animal is vomiting. Jordan calls the vet, who
rushes out to treat the llama. After getting it stabilized, he tells Jordan that the llama will
have to stay under its enclosure for a while. Which sentence BEST explains why the
llama must now stay out of the sun? - ✔✔Cyanobacterial poisoning can cause
sensitivity to sunlight.
Called out to examine a farmer's sheep, Jared notes that they are displaying symptoms
of having ingested poison. He asks the farmer about any old equipment or lead paint in
the pastures or around the property. The farmer says there is nothing like that around.
Thinking about how it is the springtime, Jared asks if the farmer has noticed any
patches of hemlock popping up. The farmer's eyes narrow, and he admits that he could
have missed some down in one of the lower pastures. How is the time of year relevant
to the condition of the sheep? - ✔✔Hemlock tends to bloom in the spring, so if it were
fall, it would rule out that plant.
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A large ranch needs to change the feed that it gives its cattle. The feed they used to
give was low in nitrates, but the company has stopped selling it. The new feed is higher
in nitrates, so the ranchers do not switch the cattle over all at once. They take a few
months to slowly lower the level of old feed, while introducing the new feed. Which
sentence BEST explains what the ranchers are most likely attempting to do by adjusting
the feed this way? - ✔✔They are trying to get the cattle to build up a tolerance for
nitrates.
Jin's St. Bernard has successfully been treated for the snakebite he received while
exploring an old duck blind on their walk. Jin recognized the water moccasin and quickly
got his dog to the vet, who was able to start an IV and administer antivenom. The vet
tells Jin that if his dog holds steady for the next 24 hours, he may be able to go home.
When Jin is able to leave the vet with his dog, which prescription is he MOST likely to
also be sent with?
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