ICVA

Question 1

most common cause of maxillary sinusitis in the horse?

Answer 1

Infection and abscessation of a tooth root extending into the sinus

Question 2

psittacosis DX

Answer 2

Isolation and identification of Chlamydia psittaci

Question 3

Extremely watery feces shows motile piriform trophozoites - RX

Answer 3

Metronidazole

Question 4

pregnant cows with bovine viral diarrhea virus may cause calves to have?

Answer 4

Cerebellar hypoplasia

Question 5

mass in the left inguinal area lateral to the prepuce. Cytologic examination of a fine-needle aspirate shows numerous round, discrete cells with reddish purple granules. - RX

Answer 5

Administration of prednisone and cimetidine

Question 6

vomiting and diarrhea in a litter of 1-week-old piglets is characterized by a high morbidity and a high mortality rate.

Answer 6

Transmissible gastroenteritis

Question 7

dogs with gastric dilatation-volvulus

Answer 7

Ventricular premature complexes

Question 8

goat has a sudden onset of clinical signs of blindness, depression, head pressing, and anorexia that progress to recumbency with opisthotonos and nystagmus.

Answer 8

Polioencephalomalacia

Question 9

Horse with distress and food reflux from both nostrils.

Answer 9

Esophageal obstruction

Question 10

therapy for swine dysentery

Answer 10

Lincomycin

Question 11

dog has anorexia, fever, severe trembling, and stiffness of the limbs three weeks post partum.

Answer 11

Intravenous calcium gluconate

Question 12

The foal was normal at birth and began suckling vigorously at 1 hour of age. Examination shows icteric mucous membranes and hemoglobinuria

Answer 12

Neonatal isoerythrolysis

Question 13

Quarter horse stallion collapses suddenly and lies covered with sweat in lateral recumbency. When the horse attempts to stand, it exhibits generalized muscle fasciculations, prolapse of the third eyelid, inspiratory stridor, and loose feces. What is the most important question to ask the owner? *

Answer 13

What is the bloodline of the horse?

Question 14

10 year old cat with weight loss, polyphagia, polyuria, polydipsia, and restlessness. Cardiac arrhythmias are noted on auscultation.

Answer 14

Hyperthyroidism

Question 15

cylindrical mass in the mid abdomen -most appropriate next DX

Answer 15

Laparotomy

Question 16

at greatest risk for developing clinical toxocariasis?

Answer 16

Children with a history of pica

Question 17

most likely to be a source of prenatally acquired infection in pups

Answer 17

Toxocara canis

Question 18

In a cow at 35 days’ gestation, elective abortion

Answer 18

Prostaglandin F2alpha

Question 19

fast-growing and heavily muscled is being evaluated because of progressive bilateral lameness of the front legs

Answer 19

Osteochondrosis

Question 20

island of hair growing in the temporal portion of the left cornea

Answer 20

Dermoid

Question 21

3-month-old Appaloosa foal is being evaluated because of pyrexia, cough, and nasal discharge. Clinical examination of the foal shows increased respiratory rate and increased bronchovesicular sounds.

Answer 21

Rhodococcus equi

Question 22

episodes of vomiting or regurgitation for the past four weeks.

Answer 22

Megaesophagus

Question 23

symmetrically enlarged prostate gland. does not produce pain; it is twice the normal size and movable within the pelvic canal.

Answer 23

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Question 24

Cat with dark-staining, round- to rod-shaped, non refractile bodies on the surfaces of numerous red blood cells. - RX

Answer 24

DCN

Question 25

symmetric alopecia, comedones, and a pot-bellied appearance.

Answer 25

Low-dose dexamethasone suppression test

Question 26

scratching around the ears and frequent shaking of the head. Examination shows bilateral, circumaural, cutaneous excoriations and thick reddish brown crusts in the external ear canals.

Answer 26

Microscopic examination of aural exudate

Question 27

isosthenuria and moderate azotemia.

Answer 27

Nonregenerative anemia

Question 28

days after initial treatment of a minor corneal lesion. Reexamination of the affected eye shows photophobia, lacrimation, blepharospasm, corneal edema, and a yellowish white stromal infiltrate in the cornea. Vital dye does not stain the cornea. - DX

Answer 28

Corneal stromal abscess

Question 29

iguana is reluctant to move and refuses to eat anything except lettuce and an occasional mealworm. Radiographs show multiple fractures and thin cortices in the bones.

Answer 29

Hyperparathyroidism

Question 30

lactating dairy cow is being examined because of a sudden onset of anorexia, decreased milk production, decreased fecal production, and colic. area of tympany, over the middle of the right 12th rib. tense structure in the right abdomen. - DX

Answer 30

Right abomasal volvulus

Question 31

diagnosis of salmonellosis

Answer 31

Culture of the mesenteric lymph nodes

Question 32

6-month-old kitten is being evaluated because of abnormal curvature of the legs. Radiographs of the skeleton show multiple healing fractures and generalized osteopenia. Which of the following is the most likely cause?

Answer 32

Nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism

Question 33

Cat with sudden onset of paralysis of the rear legs.

Answer 33

Aortic thromboembolism

Question 34

intravenous injection in mature swine

Answer 34

Dorsal auricular vein

Question 35

most likely cause of dilated cardiomyopathy in an adult cat?

Answer 35

Taurine deficiency

Question 36

Horse with bilateral nasal discharge and retropharyngeal swelling.

Answer 36

Strangles

Question 37

One hour after being vaccinated, a puppy develops sudden swelling and pruritus of the lips, eyelids, and nose.

Answer 37

Immediate hypersensitivity

Question 38

hemorrhagic enteritis affecting the small intestines of suckling pigs

Answer 38

Clostridium perfringens type C

Question 39

likely cause of generalized polymyopathy secondary to chronic renal failure in cats

Answer 39

Hypokalemia

Question 40

fecal sample contains round 2- to 4-cm bodies that are acid-fast-positive, unresponsive to antibiotic therapy.

Answer 40

Cryptosporidium spp

Question 41

enlargement of all mammary glands - Mgt

Answer 41

Ovariohysterectomy

Question 42

rabbit has a sudden onset of paralysis of the hindquarters and urinary incontinence.

Answer 42

Spinal injury from inappropriate handling

Question 43

steer is standing alone and shifting its weight from one rear leg to the other. Physical examination shows spasms in the perineal area. - DX

Answer 43

Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) concentration

Question 44

partial intestinal resection. anastomotic technique that will provide both secure closure and the largest luminal diameter?

Answer 44

Single-layer appositional

Question 45

dog has become acutely lame. Radiographs of the affected limb show lysis in the distal radial metaphysis.

Answer 45

Osteosarcoma

Question 46

12-year-old male dog is found to have bilaterally symmetric alopecia, enlarged mammary glands, and a pendulous prepuce.

Answer 46

Testicular Sertoli cell tumor

Question 47

high-pitched noise when inspiring while running. DX

Answer 47

Endoscopy of the larynx

Question 48

grade III/VI murmur and a gallop rhythm - DX

Answer 48

Echocardiography