ICVA NAVLE Exam 1 Newest 2025-
2026. Questions with Correct Verified
Answers. Graded A
12 year old male budgerigar is evaluated because of a two week history of
progressive difficulty gripping with the right foot. The client reports that
during the past three days, the bird has stopped using foot entirely but he
still flies around the house daily. On physical examination, mild coelemic
distension is palpated. The bird is standing on his perch using the left leg
only. All toes of the right foot are pointing downward with no gripping
capability. Which of the following is the most likely cause of paralysis?
a) chronic heavy metal toxicity b) previous trauma
c) renal neoplasm
d) right sided intervertebral disk disease
e) severe arthritis - ANSc) renal neoplasm
-Progressive difficulty gripping with the right foot suggests gradual loss of
motor function rather than an acute issue like trauma
-paralysis of the right foot indicates that the issue is likely neurological in
origin
-the coelomic cavity in birds houses important organs, including the
kidneys. Distension could indicate a mass or enlargement of internal
organs such as the kidneys
-
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,4 year old second lactation Holstein cow that is 150 days in milk has been
in anestrus since calving. On palpation of the rectum, a cystic structure that
is 3 cm in diameter is identified on the left ovary. Administration of whichi of
the following is the most appropriate initial treatment? a) follicle stimulating
hormone followed by gonadotropin releasing hormone in 15 days b)
gonadotrophin releasing hormone followed by prostaglandin in 15 days
c) melengestrol acetate followed by prostaglandin in 19 days
d) prostaglandin followed by melegestrol acetate in 19 days - ANSb)
gonadotrophin releasing hormone followed by prostaglandin in 15 days
-Cystic ovarian disease is likely; the presence of a 3 cm cystic structure on
the ovary suggests the cow may have cystic ovarian disease. This
condition is common in high producing dairy cows, particularly in early
lactation and is often associated with anestrus
-Administering GnRH initially stimulates the release of LH from the pituitary,
which can promote maturation oand oovulation of the cyst or a new
dominant follicle. If the cyst is a follicular cyst, the goal is to induce its
leutenization or rupture, resolving anestrus
-prostaglandin to regress the CL, after giving GnRH, if a CL forms, PGf2a is
administered 15 days later to induce luteolysis,s allows the cow to return to
estrus and restart estrus cycle
9 month old intact male siberian husky dog is being evaluated because of a
cough of two weeks duration. The lesions shown at the carina are seen on
bronchoscopic examinaton. Which of the following is the most appropriate
pharmacotherapy?
a) amoxicillin
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,b) chlorpheniramine
c) dextromethorphan
d) ivermectin
e) prednisone - ANSd) ivermectin
A siberian husky with a cough and lesions at the carina detected on
bronchoscopy is likely due to parasitic infection, specifically canine
lungworm or heartworm disease
-Ivermectin is an antiparasitic drug commonly used to treat parasitic
infections, including lungworms, and heartworm disease, which can cause
cough and bronchoscopic lesions near the carina in dogs.
A 10 month old intact male German shepherd puppy has had bilateral
lameness of the forelimbs for the past two weeks. Which of the following is
the most appropriate treatment?
a) antibiotic therapy
b) calcium supplementation
c) glycosaminoglycan supplementation
d) NSAID therapy
E) vitamin supplementation - ANSD) NSAID therapy
A 10 month old German Shepherd with bilateral forelimb lameness is likely
experiencing panosteitis, a common cause of shifting lameness in young,
rapidly growing large breed dogs, especially German Shepherds.
Panosteitis is an idiopathic inflammatory condition of the long bones,
typically self limiting but causing discomfort that can persist or recur over
weeks to months.
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, NSAIDs are indicated here as they provide pain relief and anti inflammatory
effects, which help manage the symptoms during active phases of the
disease. The goal is to improve the dog's discomfort level until the
inflamation resolves on its own which typically happens as the dog
matures.
A 10 month old intact male siberian husky dog is being examined because
of a chronic nonpruritic facial dermatopathy, characterized by erythematous
crusted plaques around the eyes, ears, and mouth. Deficiency of which of
the following nutrients is the most likely cause of these findings?
a) calcium
b) copper
c) Niacin
d) vitamin B12
e) zinc - ANSe) zinc
The described dermatopathy — chronic, non-pruritic, erythematous,
crusted plaques around the eyes, ears, and mouth — is characteristic of
zinc-responsive dermatosis. This condition is particularly common in certain
breeds, including Siberian Huskies and Alaskan Malamutes, and is caused
by either an absolute or relative deficiency of zinc.
Zinc-Responsive Dermatosis: Zinc is essential for maintaining healthy skin,
immune function, and overall cellular function. A lack of zinc can lead to
thickened, crusted lesions, particularly in areas with thin skin, such as
around the eyes, ears, and muzzle. Siberian Huskies are predisposed to
zinc-responsive dermatosis, and symptoms can manifest as early as in
young dogs, like this 10-month-old Husky.
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2026. Questions with Correct Verified
Answers. Graded A
12 year old male budgerigar is evaluated because of a two week history of
progressive difficulty gripping with the right foot. The client reports that
during the past three days, the bird has stopped using foot entirely but he
still flies around the house daily. On physical examination, mild coelemic
distension is palpated. The bird is standing on his perch using the left leg
only. All toes of the right foot are pointing downward with no gripping
capability. Which of the following is the most likely cause of paralysis?
a) chronic heavy metal toxicity b) previous trauma
c) renal neoplasm
d) right sided intervertebral disk disease
e) severe arthritis - ANSc) renal neoplasm
-Progressive difficulty gripping with the right foot suggests gradual loss of
motor function rather than an acute issue like trauma
-paralysis of the right foot indicates that the issue is likely neurological in
origin
-the coelomic cavity in birds houses important organs, including the
kidneys. Distension could indicate a mass or enlargement of internal
organs such as the kidneys
-
1
,4 year old second lactation Holstein cow that is 150 days in milk has been
in anestrus since calving. On palpation of the rectum, a cystic structure that
is 3 cm in diameter is identified on the left ovary. Administration of whichi of
the following is the most appropriate initial treatment? a) follicle stimulating
hormone followed by gonadotropin releasing hormone in 15 days b)
gonadotrophin releasing hormone followed by prostaglandin in 15 days
c) melengestrol acetate followed by prostaglandin in 19 days
d) prostaglandin followed by melegestrol acetate in 19 days - ANSb)
gonadotrophin releasing hormone followed by prostaglandin in 15 days
-Cystic ovarian disease is likely; the presence of a 3 cm cystic structure on
the ovary suggests the cow may have cystic ovarian disease. This
condition is common in high producing dairy cows, particularly in early
lactation and is often associated with anestrus
-Administering GnRH initially stimulates the release of LH from the pituitary,
which can promote maturation oand oovulation of the cyst or a new
dominant follicle. If the cyst is a follicular cyst, the goal is to induce its
leutenization or rupture, resolving anestrus
-prostaglandin to regress the CL, after giving GnRH, if a CL forms, PGf2a is
administered 15 days later to induce luteolysis,s allows the cow to return to
estrus and restart estrus cycle
9 month old intact male siberian husky dog is being evaluated because of a
cough of two weeks duration. The lesions shown at the carina are seen on
bronchoscopic examinaton. Which of the following is the most appropriate
pharmacotherapy?
a) amoxicillin
2
,b) chlorpheniramine
c) dextromethorphan
d) ivermectin
e) prednisone - ANSd) ivermectin
A siberian husky with a cough and lesions at the carina detected on
bronchoscopy is likely due to parasitic infection, specifically canine
lungworm or heartworm disease
-Ivermectin is an antiparasitic drug commonly used to treat parasitic
infections, including lungworms, and heartworm disease, which can cause
cough and bronchoscopic lesions near the carina in dogs.
A 10 month old intact male German shepherd puppy has had bilateral
lameness of the forelimbs for the past two weeks. Which of the following is
the most appropriate treatment?
a) antibiotic therapy
b) calcium supplementation
c) glycosaminoglycan supplementation
d) NSAID therapy
E) vitamin supplementation - ANSD) NSAID therapy
A 10 month old German Shepherd with bilateral forelimb lameness is likely
experiencing panosteitis, a common cause of shifting lameness in young,
rapidly growing large breed dogs, especially German Shepherds.
Panosteitis is an idiopathic inflammatory condition of the long bones,
typically self limiting but causing discomfort that can persist or recur over
weeks to months.
3
, NSAIDs are indicated here as they provide pain relief and anti inflammatory
effects, which help manage the symptoms during active phases of the
disease. The goal is to improve the dog's discomfort level until the
inflamation resolves on its own which typically happens as the dog
matures.
A 10 month old intact male siberian husky dog is being examined because
of a chronic nonpruritic facial dermatopathy, characterized by erythematous
crusted plaques around the eyes, ears, and mouth. Deficiency of which of
the following nutrients is the most likely cause of these findings?
a) calcium
b) copper
c) Niacin
d) vitamin B12
e) zinc - ANSe) zinc
The described dermatopathy — chronic, non-pruritic, erythematous,
crusted plaques around the eyes, ears, and mouth — is characteristic of
zinc-responsive dermatosis. This condition is particularly common in certain
breeds, including Siberian Huskies and Alaskan Malamutes, and is caused
by either an absolute or relative deficiency of zinc.
Zinc-Responsive Dermatosis: Zinc is essential for maintaining healthy skin,
immune function, and overall cellular function. A lack of zinc can lead to
thickened, crusted lesions, particularly in areas with thin skin, such as
around the eyes, ears, and muzzle. Siberian Huskies are predisposed to
zinc-responsive dermatosis, and symptoms can manifest as early as in
young dogs, like this 10-month-old Husky.
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