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1
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What is removed when cleaning a cow?

A

Retained placenta from uterus

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2
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Which of the following is not a role of sodium?
A. Nerve transmission 
B. Fluid registration 
C. Acid base balance
D. Hemoglobin formation
A

D. Hemoglobin formation

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3
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Which heart chamber has the thickest wall?

A

Left ventricle

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4
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Which term describes a hypersensitivity reaction involving Pruitt is with secondary dermatitis?

A

Atopy

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5
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What part of the eye contains rods and cones?

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Retina

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A producer calls you because his cow is in labor and he can see the “bag of waters”. What is he seeing?

A

Amniotic sack

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7
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Copper toxicity most affects what organ?

A

Liver

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8
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What is not a characteristic of a reptiles heart?
A. Three chambers
B. No atria
C. Associated with low metabolic rate, so reptiles depend on their environment for warmth.
D. Two ventricles

A

D. Two ventricles

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9
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Which clinical sign is associated with diabetes mellitus?

A

Urinating more frequently

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10
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The horse is a monogastric animal that can still digest grass. What organ makes this possible?

A

Cecum

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11
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Which gland secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine?

A

Adrenal gland

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12
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Pacing, inability to settle, and self-mutilation are least likely to be clinical signs of what? 
A. Storm phobia
B. Hypothyroidism 
C. Separation anxiety 
D. Confinement distress
A

B. Hypothyroidism

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13
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What is not a characteristic of periosteum?
A. Provides cells necessary to repair damage.
B. Found at the ends of bones in the joints
C. Thin layer of connective tissue
D. Connects tendons and ligaments to bone

A

B. Found at the ends of bones in the joints

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14
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What organ is not part of the lymphatic system?
A. Lymph nodes
B. Tonsils
C. Spleen
D. Gallbladder
A

D. Gallbladder

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15
Q

What is another name for milk fever?

A

Hypocalcemia

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16
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What should an owner avoid when managing a pet with separation anxiety?
A. Food toys 
B. Music
C. Shock collar
D. White noise machine
A

C. Shock collar

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17
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What hormone controls circadian rhythm?

A

Melatonin

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18
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What is the process of bringing up food material from the stomach to the mouth for further chewing?

A

Rumination

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19
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Which animal is a carnivore?
A. Cat
B. Rabbit
C. Horse 
D. Goat
A

A. Cat

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20
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Which infectious disease could be so devastating to the poultry industry that veterinarians report suspected cases to the appropriate authorities?

A

Newcastle disease

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21
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What is one reason why large dog breed puppies should eat large breed puppy food?

A

It has a higher calcium level to reduce the risk of bone deformities

22
Q 
Which organ is located in the retroperitoneal space?
A. Stomach 
B. Liver 
C. Kidney
D. Pancreas
A

C. Kidney

23
Q

Cats are at risk for developing hepatic lipidosis after a prolonged period of what?

A

D. Anorexia

24
Q

Which infectious disease do mosquitoes transmit to horses?

A

West Nile virus

25
Q

What is the term used to describe the birthing process in swine?

A

Farrowing

26
Q

Which of the following terms will turn a buck into a wether?

A

Orchidectomy

27
Q

What does a mast cell tumor produce?

A

Histamine

28
Q

Floating the teeth should be part of a wellness plan for which animal?

A

Horses

29
Q

What is the gelatinous center of an intervertebral disc

A

Nucleus pulposus

30
Q

What is another name for a blood clot?

A

Thrombus

31
Q

Hand raising this make animal can lead to dangerously aggressive behavior known as berserk male syndrome?

A

Llama

32
Q

Which birthing presentation is generally considered “normal” in swine but not cattle?

A

Caudal

33
Q

Which diagnostic test is used to determine the presence of mange mites?

A

Skin scraping

34
Q

Which term means a slower than normal heart rate but normal rhythm?

A

Bradycardia

35
Q

Which illness causes the body to destroy its own cells?

A

Autoimmune disease

36
Q

Which disease is zoonotic and transmitted via direct contact of contaminated water and soil?

A

Leptospirosis

37
Q

Which procedure can help determine whether or not an animal has glaucoma?

A

Tonometry

38
Q

Enteritis is probably the most common cause of death in rabbits. What part of the body is inflamed with this group of diseases?

A

Intestinal tract

39
Q

A difficult birth is called

A

Dystocia

40
Q

Hyperventilation may lead to a decrease in what?

A

Carbon dioxide levels in the blood

41
Q

A producer vaccinates his sheep with tetanus antitoxin at the time of banding. What is true about the protection of antitoxin?
A. The animal develops an active autoimmunity against the bacterium.
B. It provides long term protection
C. It requires a booster vaccine in a month.
D. The benefit starts immediately after the injection

A

D. The benefit starts immediately after the infection

42
Q

Which bacterium is the causative agent for “overeating disease”?

A

Clostridium perfringens

43
Q

Which clinical sign is associated with congestive heart failure?

A

Ascites

44
Q

What would be given to help kill roundworms in a puppy?

A

Anthelmintic

45
Q

Minimizing stress, especially in production animals, can help prevent disease. Which is the least likely to cause an animal enough stress to cause a disease?
A. Warm and humid barn
B. Transport to a livestock show
C. Moving animals from feed lot to pasture
D. Feeding twice the normal grain

A

C. Moving animals from feeding lot to pasture

46
Q 
What is true about a cutting needle?
A. It pierces, not cuts, through tissue
B. It should be used for delicate tissue
C. It doesn’t come in seabed form
D. There are typically 2-3 sharp edges
A

D. There are typically 2-3 sharp edges

47
Q

Which is a tick-borne diseases that causes a “bull’s-eye” skin lesion, flu-like symptoms, and potentially organ damage?

A

Lyme disease

48
Q 
An equine patient is undergoing surgery for an intestinal volvulus. Which of the filling will the surgeon perform after toning a section of dead bowel? 
A. Cystocentesis
B. Abomasopexy 
C. Anastomosis 
D. Castration
A

C. Anastomosis

49
Q

A nephrolith is a stone located in which organ?

A

Kidney

50
Q 
Which treatment would not be considered when first managing feline hyperthyroidism?
A. Thyroid supplementation 
B. Radioactive iodine 
C. Surgical excision 
D. Thyroxine blocker
A

A. Thyroid supplementation

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