Pre Test

Question 1

The diagnosis of dilated cardiomyopathy which is the most common cardiomyopathy in dogs, is confirmed by all of the following except:

Answer 1

Ascultation

Question 2

Sarcoma that arises from blood vessels:

Answer 2

Hemangiosarcoma

Question 3

What drug can cause most cell tumor activation and histamine release that may result in sever hypotension. Therefore, use of this drug is contraindicated in most cell tumor patients.

Answer 3

Morphine

Question 4

Infectious agents that can infect a human or animal via a common vector, such as fleas or ticks, are called:

Answer 4

Vector Zoonoses

Question 5

What does the medical acronym “SOAP” stand for?

Answer 5

S= Subjective
O=Objective
A= Assessment
P= Plan

Question 6

Treatment of canine heart worm dz consists of adulticide therapy, with microfilaricide therapy starting 3-4wks later. Adult heart worms die slowly over a period of 2-30days. During this time, pts are at risk for:

Answer 6

Pulmonary Thromboembolism

Question 7

This dz is characterized by an accumulation of lipids, or fats, within the cytoplasm of more than 80% of the hepatocytes. As the hepatocytes swell, Cholestasis and hepatic damage result. It is predominantly a feline condition.

Answer 7

Hepatic Lipidosis

Question 8

What are clinical signs of Hyperthyroidism:

Answer 8

Clinical signs are related to the increase metabolic rate & include: 
Wt loss 
Increase appetite 
Increase activity level
Polyuria (increase urination)
Polydipsia (increase thirst) 
Vomiting 
Diarrhea

Question 9

Which of the following is not consistent with dehydration?

Answer 9

Decreased TP (Total Protein) & Albumin

Question 10

Cholesterol is formed in the body from which essential nutrient?

Answer 10

Lipids

Question 11

Patients w/ respiratory dz often exhibit orthopnea, which is:

Answer 11

The inability to breathe except in an upright position.

Question 12

Macronutrients can be used by the body to produce energy. They include all of the following carbs, protein, fats. Except:

Answer 12

Vitamins

Question 13

Respiratory dz can result in altered sounds. When the respiratory system is ascultaded. What is the scientific sound that occurs when the pharynx is obstructed?

Answer 13

Stertor

Question 14

What is it called when there is accumulation of excessive fluid within the thoracic cavity?

Answer 14

Pleural effusion

Question 15

During funduscopic examination, findings of enlarged retinal vessels & retinal hemorrhage are early warning signs of impending retinal detachment die to:

Answer 15

Hypertension

Question 16

What is Glycogen?

Answer 16

Glycogen is the excess glucose stored in the liver & muscle tissue, which can be quickly metabolized when needed or converted to fat for long-term storage

Question 17

Some types of fiber are fermented by bacteria in the large intestine. These are called:

Answer 17

Soluble Fiber

Question 18

What would be the likely clinical finding in an animal undergoing right-sided heart failure?

Answer 18

Ascities: abnormal buildup of fluid in the Abd.

Question 19

What is Fomites?

Answer 19

Fomites are inanimate objects such as water bowls, cages, clipper blades, & scrubs on which pathogens can survive & be transmitted

Question 20

Vitamins which can accumulate to toxic levels in the body include all except:

Answer 20

B- Vitamin

Question 21

An animal that stops eating will become deficient in:

Answer 21

Water Soluble Vitamins, much sooner than the alternative group.

Question 22

Tumor grade can have prognostic value & higher grade tumors are expected to:

Answer 22

Behave more aggressively

Question 23

What are clinical signs of Feline Arterial Thromboembolism?

Answer 23

Clinical Signs Include: 
Hindlimb paresis/Paralysis 
Severe pain
Cyanotic toe pads
Absent or poor femoral pulses
Coolness of the affected limb

Question 24

Which radiographic view is most commonly used initially to evaluate the presence or absence of metastasis?

Answer 24

Thoracic views

Question 25

Heartworm dz is a mosquito-borne infectious dz that affects both dogs and cats, clinical signs can differ between them. This difference in clinical signs is a reflection of worm burden and longevity of the adult worm. Which statement is true.

Answer 25

Adult Heart worms survive for a greater length of time in dogs than in cats .