A four-year-old male, neutered cat is presented with a history of severe lethargy and
inappetance.
The cats mucous membranes are extremely pale and his PCV at presentation is 9%.
[Normal=30-45%]
A blood transfusion is indicated.
Which one of the following choices best explains the rationale for blood typing prior
to transfusion in cats?
A - Cats have naturally-occurring antibodies against the blood group antigen they
lack
B - Blood typing is not necessary. Cats are universal receivers and can receive any
blood type
C - Cats that are negative for DEA 1.1 are more likely to have a reaction to DEA 1.1
positive blood
D - If donor is Type A, it is a universal donor and recipient typing is not needed
E - Blood typing will determine if recipient cat is Rh factor negative or Rh positive
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, A - Cats have naturally-occurring antibodies against the blood group
antigen they lack
A female show dog is approaching estrus and the owner has consulted you about
planning a breeding for this dog.
She is aware of the signs of proestrus and plans to contact you when those are
apparent in her dog.
In addition to vaginal cytology, which one of the following will be the most useful to
you in planning the timing of breeding?
A - Vaginoscopy
B - Determination of serum estrogen levels
C - Timed administration of luteinizing hormone
D - Serial progesterone testing
E - Ovarian ultrasonography
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D - Serial progesterone testing
Which one of the following hormones can induce neoplastic transformation of
hypertrophied mammary tissue in cats?
A - Oxytocin
B - Progesterone
C - Estrogen
D - Testosterone
E - Prolactin
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B - Progesterone
,Fumonisin intoxication is primarily associated with which clinical signs?
A - Leukoencephalomalacia, hypertension
B - Salivation, retching
C - Estrogenism, vulvovaginitis
D - Vomiting, immunosuppression
E - Terminal necrosis of extremities, gangrene
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E - Terminal necrosis of extremities, gangrene
A group of feeder pigs is presented for strange behavior.
The pig farmer complains they are hyperexcitable yet are not squealing.
A few are lethargic, wandering aimlessly, and seem to be blind.
Bloodwork shows a marked increase in sodium concentration.
Upon inspection of the pen, it turns out that the waterer had been inadvertently
turned off.
Which one of the following treatments is indicated?
A - Frequent small amounts of water
B - Ad lib H2O access
C - Mannitol
D - Furosemide
E - Hypertonic saline solution IV, rapid bolus
Give this one a try later!
A - Frequent small amounts of water
Many hens in a large backyard flock recently became ill after the owner purchased
four new chickens. The sick hens are gasping, coughing and sneezing.
They have poor appetite and act depressed. Some affected birds have watery green
, diarrhea and swelling of the head and neck.
A few have paralyzed legs and wings, twisted necks, are circling, and have tremors or
clonic spasms.
Birds are not laying well and some eggs are misshapen with watery albumen. Many of
the sickest birds have died.
Necropsy of a dead chicken shows petechial hemorrhages on the mucosal surface of
the proventriculus and gizzard (left).
What should be done next to address this problem?
(Click image to enlarge)
A - Increase poultry house temperatures to reduce morbidity
B - Disinfect housing with phenolic compounds, barrier precautions for staff
C - Treat all affected chickens with amprolium
D - Cull affected birds and vaccinate the remainder
E - Repo
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E - Report outbreak to regulatory authorities
NAVLE® Question of the Day:
A pig farm reports a problem in weaning-age piglets.
The affected piglets are depressed and anorexic with slight fevers.
A few of the more severely-affected piglets have an exudative epidermitis affecting
the face, limbs, and ventral abdomen.
What should be recommended?
A - Vaccinate herd with modified live vaccine
B - Report to state vet
C - Cull affected animals
D - High-dose antibiotics for sick piglets
E - Topical coumaphos/disinfectant combination dip
Give this one a try later!
inappetance.
The cats mucous membranes are extremely pale and his PCV at presentation is 9%.
[Normal=30-45%]
A blood transfusion is indicated.
Which one of the following choices best explains the rationale for blood typing prior
to transfusion in cats?
A - Cats have naturally-occurring antibodies against the blood group antigen they
lack
B - Blood typing is not necessary. Cats are universal receivers and can receive any
blood type
C - Cats that are negative for DEA 1.1 are more likely to have a reaction to DEA 1.1
positive blood
D - If donor is Type A, it is a universal donor and recipient typing is not needed
E - Blood typing will determine if recipient cat is Rh factor negative or Rh positive
Give this one a try later!
, A - Cats have naturally-occurring antibodies against the blood group
antigen they lack
A female show dog is approaching estrus and the owner has consulted you about
planning a breeding for this dog.
She is aware of the signs of proestrus and plans to contact you when those are
apparent in her dog.
In addition to vaginal cytology, which one of the following will be the most useful to
you in planning the timing of breeding?
A - Vaginoscopy
B - Determination of serum estrogen levels
C - Timed administration of luteinizing hormone
D - Serial progesterone testing
E - Ovarian ultrasonography
Give this one a try later!
D - Serial progesterone testing
Which one of the following hormones can induce neoplastic transformation of
hypertrophied mammary tissue in cats?
A - Oxytocin
B - Progesterone
C - Estrogen
D - Testosterone
E - Prolactin
Give this one a try later!
B - Progesterone
,Fumonisin intoxication is primarily associated with which clinical signs?
A - Leukoencephalomalacia, hypertension
B - Salivation, retching
C - Estrogenism, vulvovaginitis
D - Vomiting, immunosuppression
E - Terminal necrosis of extremities, gangrene
Give this one a try later!
E - Terminal necrosis of extremities, gangrene
A group of feeder pigs is presented for strange behavior.
The pig farmer complains they are hyperexcitable yet are not squealing.
A few are lethargic, wandering aimlessly, and seem to be blind.
Bloodwork shows a marked increase in sodium concentration.
Upon inspection of the pen, it turns out that the waterer had been inadvertently
turned off.
Which one of the following treatments is indicated?
A - Frequent small amounts of water
B - Ad lib H2O access
C - Mannitol
D - Furosemide
E - Hypertonic saline solution IV, rapid bolus
Give this one a try later!
A - Frequent small amounts of water
Many hens in a large backyard flock recently became ill after the owner purchased
four new chickens. The sick hens are gasping, coughing and sneezing.
They have poor appetite and act depressed. Some affected birds have watery green
, diarrhea and swelling of the head and neck.
A few have paralyzed legs and wings, twisted necks, are circling, and have tremors or
clonic spasms.
Birds are not laying well and some eggs are misshapen with watery albumen. Many of
the sickest birds have died.
Necropsy of a dead chicken shows petechial hemorrhages on the mucosal surface of
the proventriculus and gizzard (left).
What should be done next to address this problem?
(Click image to enlarge)
A - Increase poultry house temperatures to reduce morbidity
B - Disinfect housing with phenolic compounds, barrier precautions for staff
C - Treat all affected chickens with amprolium
D - Cull affected birds and vaccinate the remainder
E - Repo
Give this one a try later!
E - Report outbreak to regulatory authorities
NAVLE® Question of the Day:
A pig farm reports a problem in weaning-age piglets.
The affected piglets are depressed and anorexic with slight fevers.
A few of the more severely-affected piglets have an exudative epidermitis affecting
the face, limbs, and ventral abdomen.
What should be recommended?
A - Vaccinate herd with modified live vaccine
B - Report to state vet
C - Cull affected animals
D - High-dose antibiotics for sick piglets
E - Topical coumaphos/disinfectant combination dip
Give this one a try later!
