ICVA NAVLE Exam 1/ NAVLE Practice Exam
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In the cat, measurment of serum fructosamine concentration is most likely to be
helpful in the evaluation of which of the following?
a) glycemic control
b) hepatic lipidosis
c) hyperadrenocorticism
d) ketoacidosis
e) potential for formation of cataract
a) glycemic control
In cats, measurement of serum fructosamine concentration is used primarily to
asses glycemic control over the past 1-3 weeks .Fructosamine is formed by the
irriversible binding of glucose to serum proteins, mostly albumin. Because it
reflects the average blood glucose concentration over this time frame, it
provides a more stable indicator of glucose control than a single blood glucose
measurement, which can be influenced by stress or temporary fluctuations
A 5 year old Holstein cow has had marked ketonuria since uneventfullly calving 10
days ago and has not responded to treatment with dextrose intravenously and
electrolytes and propylene glycol orally. Body condition score at calving was 3.5 on
a 5 point scale. Two days before calving, the cow had anorexia and a temperature
of 102.5. The cow becomes recumbant and is euthanized. Which of the following
is the most likely diagnosis
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a) aflatoxicosis
b) copper toxicity
c) fasciola hepatica infection
d) hepatic lipidosis
e) leptospirosis
D) hepatic lipidosis
AKA fatty liver syndroe, is a common metabolic disorder in dairy cows that
occurs around the time of calving due to energy imbalances and excessive
mobilization of body fat. This condition is particularly likely when cows have
poor appetite or are under metabolic stress, leading to increased ketone
production and fat accumulation in the liver.
Persistent ketosis and ketonuria are often associated with severe hepatic
lipidosis, as the liver struggles to process and clear the excess mobilized fat.
The cow had a body condition score of 3.5 at calving, indicating good body
reserves, which can lead to greater fat mobilization postpartum. Fatty liver is
most likely to occur within a few weeks after calving when energy demands
peak.
A 5 year old castrated male llama is evaluated because of a 12 hour history of
anorexia and lethargy after returning hoe from a seven day pack trip. Temperature
is 101 F, heart rate is 120 bpm, and respiratory rate is 44 bpm. Physical
examination discloses abdominal distention. During the examination, the llama
postures to urinate, but no urine is voided. Abdominocentesis yields 2 L of yellow
fluid. Analysis of the fluid shows creatinine concentration of 30 mg/dL. Which of
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the following is the appropriate next step in management?
a) abdominal fluid culture
b) complete blood count
c) fecal occult blood testing d) rectal palpation
e) serum biochemistry profie
E) serum Biochemistry profile
In this case, the llama's symptoms- abdominal distention, posturing to urinate
without voiding, anorexia, lethargy, and high heart rate- suggest urinary tract
obstruction or rupture.
Serum biochemistry profile would be used to confirm uroperitoneum. It is
essential to compare the creatinine concentration in the abdominal fluid with
that in the serum. If the abdominal fluid creatinine is a t least two times higher
than the serum creatinine level, this is highly suggestive of uroperitoneum.
Which of the following gaits best describes a horse with stringhalt?
a) abnormal jerky hyperflexation of the hock
b) ataxia and circumduction of the hindlimb
c) hindlimb intermittently locked into extension
d) non weight bearing lameness of the hindlimb
e) rear foot jerks caudally just prior to ground contact
a) abnormal jerky hyperflexation
The hallmark of stringhalt is the jerky hyperflexion of the hock (Option A), which
is both abnormal and distinctive, setting it apart from other types of hindlimb
lameness or gait abnormalities in horses.
Abdominal palpation confirms pregnancy in a cat that was bred three weeks ago,
and the client requests termination of the pregnancy. Which of the following is
the safest and most reliable management?
a) administration of prostaglandin f2 alpha
b) cesarean delivery
c) injection of human chorionic gonadotropin
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d) oral administration of diethylstillbestrol
e) ovariohysterectomy
e) ovariohysterectomy
Spay is the safest and most reliable way to terminate a pregnancy in a cat,
particularly in the early stages of gestation. This procedure involves the surgical
removal of both ovaries and the uterus, which not only ends the current
pregnancy but also prevents future pregnancies
A 6-year-old Thoroughbred gelding was involved in a motor vehicle collision while
riding in a trailer three weeks ago. Physical examination shows heling superficial
abrasions on the face. A photograph is shown. Injury to which of the following
nerves is the most likely underlying causes of these findings?
A) Left Facial (VII) Nerve
B) Right Facial (VII) Nerve
C) Left Trigeminal (V) Nerve
D) Right Trigeminal (V) Nerve
E) Left infraorbital nerve
F) Right Infraorbital Nerve
B) Right Facial (VII) Nerve
Fifteen of a group of 200, 7 month old feedlot calves are lame. The calves arrived
at the feedlot approximately one month ago, and one week later, 40 of the
animals developed pneumonia. These calves were treated with oxytetracycline,
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ICVA NAVLE EXAM 1/ NAVLE PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 250 QUESTIONS(WITH IMAGES) AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
In the cat, measurment of serum fructosamine concentration is most likely to be
helpful in the evaluation of which of the following?
a) glycemic control
b) hepatic lipidosis
c) hyperadrenocorticism
d) ketoacidosis
e) potential for formation of cataract
a) glycemic control
In cats, measurement of serum fructosamine concentration is used primarily to
asses glycemic control over the past 1-3 weeks .Fructosamine is formed by the
irriversible binding of glucose to serum proteins, mostly albumin. Because it
reflects the average blood glucose concentration over this time frame, it
provides a more stable indicator of glucose control than a single blood glucose
measurement, which can be influenced by stress or temporary fluctuations
A 5 year old Holstein cow has had marked ketonuria since uneventfullly calving 10
days ago and has not responded to treatment with dextrose intravenously and
electrolytes and propylene glycol orally. Body condition score at calving was 3.5 on
a 5 point scale. Two days before calving, the cow had anorexia and a temperature
of 102.5. The cow becomes recumbant and is euthanized. Which of the following
is the most likely diagnosis
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a) aflatoxicosis
b) copper toxicity
c) fasciola hepatica infection
d) hepatic lipidosis
e) leptospirosis
D) hepatic lipidosis
AKA fatty liver syndroe, is a common metabolic disorder in dairy cows that
occurs around the time of calving due to energy imbalances and excessive
mobilization of body fat. This condition is particularly likely when cows have
poor appetite or are under metabolic stress, leading to increased ketone
production and fat accumulation in the liver.
Persistent ketosis and ketonuria are often associated with severe hepatic
lipidosis, as the liver struggles to process and clear the excess mobilized fat.
The cow had a body condition score of 3.5 at calving, indicating good body
reserves, which can lead to greater fat mobilization postpartum. Fatty liver is
most likely to occur within a few weeks after calving when energy demands
peak.
A 5 year old castrated male llama is evaluated because of a 12 hour history of
anorexia and lethargy after returning hoe from a seven day pack trip. Temperature
is 101 F, heart rate is 120 bpm, and respiratory rate is 44 bpm. Physical
examination discloses abdominal distention. During the examination, the llama
postures to urinate, but no urine is voided. Abdominocentesis yields 2 L of yellow
fluid. Analysis of the fluid shows creatinine concentration of 30 mg/dL. Which of
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the following is the appropriate next step in management?
a) abdominal fluid culture
b) complete blood count
c) fecal occult blood testing d) rectal palpation
e) serum biochemistry profie
E) serum Biochemistry profile
In this case, the llama's symptoms- abdominal distention, posturing to urinate
without voiding, anorexia, lethargy, and high heart rate- suggest urinary tract
obstruction or rupture.
Serum biochemistry profile would be used to confirm uroperitoneum. It is
essential to compare the creatinine concentration in the abdominal fluid with
that in the serum. If the abdominal fluid creatinine is a t least two times higher
than the serum creatinine level, this is highly suggestive of uroperitoneum.
Which of the following gaits best describes a horse with stringhalt?
a) abnormal jerky hyperflexation of the hock
b) ataxia and circumduction of the hindlimb
c) hindlimb intermittently locked into extension
d) non weight bearing lameness of the hindlimb
e) rear foot jerks caudally just prior to ground contact
a) abnormal jerky hyperflexation
The hallmark of stringhalt is the jerky hyperflexion of the hock (Option A), which
is both abnormal and distinctive, setting it apart from other types of hindlimb
lameness or gait abnormalities in horses.
Abdominal palpation confirms pregnancy in a cat that was bred three weeks ago,
and the client requests termination of the pregnancy. Which of the following is
the safest and most reliable management?
a) administration of prostaglandin f2 alpha
b) cesarean delivery
c) injection of human chorionic gonadotropin
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d) oral administration of diethylstillbestrol
e) ovariohysterectomy
e) ovariohysterectomy
Spay is the safest and most reliable way to terminate a pregnancy in a cat,
particularly in the early stages of gestation. This procedure involves the surgical
removal of both ovaries and the uterus, which not only ends the current
pregnancy but also prevents future pregnancies
A 6-year-old Thoroughbred gelding was involved in a motor vehicle collision while
riding in a trailer three weeks ago. Physical examination shows heling superficial
abrasions on the face. A photograph is shown. Injury to which of the following
nerves is the most likely underlying causes of these findings?
A) Left Facial (VII) Nerve
B) Right Facial (VII) Nerve
C) Left Trigeminal (V) Nerve
D) Right Trigeminal (V) Nerve
E) Left infraorbital nerve
F) Right Infraorbital Nerve
B) Right Facial (VII) Nerve
Fifteen of a group of 200, 7 month old feedlot calves are lame. The calves arrived
at the feedlot approximately one month ago, and one week later, 40 of the
animals developed pneumonia. These calves were treated with oxytetracycline,
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