2013 Veterinary Science CDE Written Exam KEY

Question 1

_____ is any family of viruses that store their genetic material as a single-stranded RNA rather than 2-stranded DNA.

A. Rotovirus
B. Retrovirus
C. Lyme Disease
D. Pyoderma

Answer 1

Rotovirus

Question 2

Appendages suspended from the head of goats (under the chin) are known as a _____.

A. Chine
B. Pedal
C. Wattle
D. Udder

Answer 2

Wattle

Question 3

Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis (HYPP) is a genetic disease in ______.

A. Cows
B. Horses
C. Sheep
D. Dogs

Answer 3

Horses

Question 4

A ______ is an instrument for determining the deviation of light through objects.

A. Refractometer
B. Speculum
C. Radioassay
D. Sphygmomanometer

Answer 4

Refractometer

Question 5

A ______ is a group of laboratory tests performed on serum.

A. differential
B. Panel
C. Profile
D. Both b and c

Answer 5

Both b and c

Question 6

______ (peripaturient hypocalcemia) is characterized by progressive neurologic signs including tremors, ataxia, and disorientation; eventually followed by seizures, coma, and death. Occurring commonly in small-breed dogs nursing large litters.

A. Hypoestrogenism
B. Eclampsia
C. Epilepsy
D. Hypercalcemia

Answer 6

Eclampsia

Question 7

Laminitis is inflammation of the sensitive laminae under the horny wall of the hoof in horses. It is also known as ______.

A. Navicular
B. Curb
C. Founder
D. Spavin

Answer 7

Founder

Question 8

_____ infection is a disorder caused by pathogenic organisms contracted in a facility or clinic.

A. pandemic
B. Idiopathic
C. Iatrogenic
D. Nosocomial

Answer 8

Nosocomial

Question 9

The Corpus luteum (CL) on an ovary secretes ______.

A. Progesterone
B. Estrogen
C. Testerone
D. Prostaglandin

Answer 9

Prostaglandin

Question 10

A machine that spins samples very rapidly to separate elements based on weight is a/an _____.

A. Counter
B. Cannula
C. Refractometer
D. Centrifuge

Answer 10

Centrifuge

Question 11

A disease that is said to be transmitted between animals and humans is ______.

A. Animalistic
B. Zoonotic
C. Humanistic
D. Sequala

Answer 11

Zoonitic

Question 12

A coggins test is done to determine if a horse has or is a carrier of _______.

A. EIA
B. EVA
C. EHV
D. EEE

Answer 12

EIA

Question 13

_____ is the act of listening to body sounds and usually involves the use of a Stethoscope.

A. Cannulation
B. Fibrillation
C. Auscultation
D. Trephination

Answer 13

Auscultation

Question 14

A ______ is a white blood cell.

A. Granulocyte
B. Leukocyte
C. Phagocyte
D. Megakaryocyte

Answer 14

Leukacyte

Question 15

______ is the accumulation of fluid in the intracellular space.

A. Edema
B. Dyspraxia
C. Leukemia
D. Lymphopenia

Answer 15

Edema

Question 16

Substances that control itching are termed _____.

A. Antiseptic
B. Antimitotic
C. Antipruritic
D. Antitussive

Answer 16

Antipruritic

Question 17

______ is an agent that kills both internal and external parasites.

A. Antiemetic
B. Mucolytic
C. Bactericidal
D. Endectocide

Answer 17

Endectocide

Question 18

The abbreviation for nothing orally is _______.

A. PO
B. qid
C. prn
D. NPO

Answer 18

NPO

Question 19

Forceps with cupped jaws that are used to break large bone pieces into smaller ones are known as ______.

A. Retractors
B. Curettes
C. Rongeurs
D. Emasculators

Answer 19

C. Rongeurs

Question 20

______ is the removal of foreign material and devitalized or contaminated tissue.

A. Exteriorize
B. Imbrication
C. Lavaging
D. Debridement

Answer 20

Debridement

Question 21

Polydactylism commonly occurs in ______.

A. Cats
B. Dogs
C. Fish
D. Cows

Answer 21

Cats

Question 22

______ is a bacterial disease of swine associated with pyrexia, anorexia, neuologic signs ans abortion.

A. Mycoplasma
B. Rotavirus
C. Leptospirosis
D. Pateurella

Answer 22

Leptospirosis