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In which animal is marked poikilocytosis a normal finding?
A. Ferrets
B. Chinchillas, sugar gliders
C. Pot belly pigs
D. Llamas
E. Goats - CORRECT ANSWER-E. Goats
Which one of the following conditions occurs in the Fall in temperate climates among cattle
moved from poor pasture to lush pasture?
A. Rumenal hyperkeratosis
B. Acute bovine pulmonary emphysema and edema
C. Vena caval thrombosis and metastatic pneumonia
D. Verminous bronchitis (Husk)
,E. Vagal indigestion - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Acute bovine pulmonary emphysema and edema
ABPEE onset occurs 5-10 days after changing cattle from poor to better pasture. Toxicity occurs
because rumen micro-organisms convert L-tryptophan in lush pasture grasses to pneumotoxic
3-methylindole which damages respiratory epithelial cells
An 8 year old spayed female DSH cat is presented for right head tilt of 24 hour duration. The cat
is up to date on vaccines. Physical exam shows horizontal nystagmus with the fast phase to the
left. The rest of the exam (including otoscopic exam) is unremarkable. What can the owner be
told regarding the cat's treatment and prognosis?
A. Excellent prognosis without medication
B. Good prognosis with corticosteroids and anti-emetics
C. Excellent prognosis with corticosteroid therapy
D. Excellent prognosis with corticosteroids and anitbiotics
E. Fair prognosis with corticosteroids and antibiotics - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Excellent prognosis
without medication
This cat likely has idiopathic vestibular syndrome. Nystagmus usually improves within 72 hours
and cat will return to normal in 2-3 weeks. Sedatives can be used for severe disorientation.
What is a gilt?
A. Castrated male sheep
B. Female pig that has not had a litter yet
C. Male pig, castrated before puberty
D. Ewe that has lambed at least once
E. Female pig that has had more than one litter - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Female pig that has not
had a litter yet
,The major active ingredient in most IV euthanasia solutions is:
A. Phenobarbital
B. Phenytoin
C. Pentobarbital
D. Thiopental
E. Potassium chloride - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Pentobarbital
A 12 year old male neutered cat weighing 14 pounds is presented with a 2 month history of
PU/PD, increased appetite, lameness, weight gain, exercise intolerance, and dyspnea. Physical
exam shows a systolic heart murmur with a galloping rhythm. A lateral chest radiograph shows
pulmonary edema and a large heart. High neutrophils, low lymphocytes, elevated protein, ALT
and Alk Phos, elevated cholesterol, BUN, creatinine, and glucose, glucose protein and WBC in
urine. Which one of the following choices is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Hyperthyroidism complicated by renal disease
B. Hyperadrenocorticism
C. Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency
D. Acromegaly
E. Diabetes insipidus complicated by cardiomyopathy - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Acromegaly
Complicated mix of diabetes mellitus, renal disease, heart failure/cardiomyopathy in older male
cat suggests acromegaly. Weight gain in unregulated diabetic cats strongly suggests acromegaly.
May also see prognathism (underbite), lameness, marked vertebral spondylosis, thickened skin,
large head, wide interdental spaces, and a stress leukogram (high neutrophils, low
lymphocytes/eosinophils)
, In September, 2 quarter horse mares are presented that are pastured in a group of 5 in
Oklahoma. The horses eat pasture grass supplemented by alfalfa hay and a small amount of
grain. One mare was found peracutely dead this morning. The other is depressed, anorexic, and
colicy. Physical exam reveals dark, congested mucous membranes with small ulcer-like erosions.
The mare makes frequent attempts to urinate, yielding red urine with a USG of 1.006. She
makes repeated attempts to drink small amounts of water and keeps muzzle submerged in the
water trough. Necropsy of the other mare shows that the stomach and bladder linings are
irritated and hemorrhagic. T: 102.7 (99-100.6), P: 40 (28-40), R: 20 (10-14). What is the
diagnosis?
A. Clostridium perfringens type A
B. Cantharidin toxicity
C. Sorghum cystitis
D. Enzootic hematuria
E. Arsenic toxicity - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Cantharidin toxicity
This is caused by blister beetles, which swarm alfalfa hay during harvest. Cantharidin is a potent
irritant causing colic, renal disease, hematuria, and peracute death
A 5 year old neutered domestic shorthair cat is presented for lethargy, vomiting, and diarrhea.
The owner saw the cat licking up antifreeze spilled while he was flushing his truck's radiator
yesterday. The cat is markedly depressed and dehydrated on physical exam. Which one of the
following choices is the most appropriate treatment?
A. Ethanol 20%
B. Atipamezole, IV lactated ringer's
C. Activated charcoal
D. Pralindoxime chloride (2-PAM)
E. Calcium EDTA in 0.9% NaCl - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Ethanol 20%