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1Sadie, a 17-year-old F/S DSH, is in the final stages of chronic renal failure. On presentation, you find her urine specific gravity to be:
- A1.002
- B1.012
- C1.030
- D1.060
2Which lab finding is often associated with canine hypothyroidism?
- AHypercholesterolemia
- BKetoacidosis
- CLeukocytosis
- DHyperglycemia
3Ketoacidosis is often seen as a cause of death in which endocrine disorder?
- ADiabetes mellitus
- BHypoadrenocorticism
- CHyperadrenocorticism
- DDiabetes insipidus
4Geriatric pets have a decreased metabolic rate which reduces their caloric needs by:
- A10 to 25%
- B30 to 40%
- C50 to 60%
- D80%
5Appetite can be stimulated by all of the following, except :
- ACertain medications
- BWarming the food
- CSense of smell
- DRefrigerating the food
6A tumour that arises from cartilage, is malignant, and spreads through the bloodstream is called?
- AMesothelioma
- BCarcinoma
- CSarcoma
- DInsulinoma
7Paraneoplastic syndrome is:
- ATumors arising in nearby tissues as a result of metatasis
- BMalaise from chemotherapeutic drugs
- CCaused by hormones synthesized by the tumour
- DA new European Techno Band
8What is probably occurring when you find many cells with brown or black granules in a lymph node aspirate?
- AMalignant mast cell tumor
- BPyknosis
- CLymphosarcoma
- DMetastasis from a melanoma
9In which benign tumor of young dogs do the cytologic findings resemble lymphosarcoma?
- AMast cell tumor
- BHistiocytoma
- CHemangioma
- DLymphoma
10Facilitation of the placement of a jugular catheter in an obese animal may be achieved by:
- APlacing the animal in dorsal recumbency
- BPlacing the animal in lateral recumbency
- CPlacing the animal in sternal recumbency
- DPlacing the animal in a sitting position
11Intramuscular injections in dogs are less painful if they are in what volume range?
- A10 to 20 ml
- B10 to 15 ml
- C2 to 4 ml
- D40 to 60 ml
12Which parameter evaluates filtration and function and has increased levels in renal insufficiency
- ACreatinine
- BGlucose
- CLDH
- DUrea
13All of the following statements are true regarding collection of a urine sample via catheterization, except:
- AThis procedure is technically difficult in female dogs
- BThis method may introduce bacteria into the urinary tract
- CThis procedure may cause gross or microscopic hematuria
- DThis is often better tolerated than cystocentesis
14A part of physical therapy of the respiratory tract is to
- APinch the trachea to stimulate coughing
- BApply hot compresses to the neck area
- CNot turn a recumbent patient often
- DPlace hands over the patient's nose to slow rapid respiration
15When doing physical therapy, which routine has the greatest capacity to reduce pain and muscle spasm?
- AWet heat
- BDry heat
- CCold applied every 20 minutes
- DCold applied every 10 minutes
16Which of the following best describes a high frequency ultrasound unit transducer?
- ADecreases resolution and decreases penetration
- BIncreases resolution and increases penetration
- CDecreases resolution and increases penetration
- DIncreases resolution and decreases penetration
17The distance between the x-ray tube and the screen is the:
- AAnode to film distance
- BFeatured distance
- CFocal-film distance
- DFilm depth
18A bladder stone is hyperechoic. What type of image does this project on the ultrasound monitor?
- ABright white image
- BBlack image
- CNondetectable
- DGray image
19Which of the following controls the contrast on the radiograph?
- AmAs
- BkV
- CSID
- DRAD
20The mAs setting on an x-ray machine controls the:
- AQuality of the beam
- BQuantity of the beam
- CSpeed of electrons emitted
- DWavelength of the beam
21The order of the joints of a horse’s front leg from chest down to hoof are:
- AElbow, fetlock, carpus, pastern
- BCarpus, Elbow, fetlock, pastern
- CElbow, pastern, carpus, fetlock
- DElbow, carpus, fetlock, pastern
22The term dorsomedial-plantarolateral oblique means the x-ray beam is directed at the:
- ADorsal limb aspect and the film is against the medial side of the limb
- BDorsal limb aspect and the film is against the lateral side of the limb
- CPlantar limb aspect and the film is against the medial side of the limb
- DPlantar limb aspect and the film is against the lateral side of the limb
23When naming a radiographic view, which of the following best describes a DMPaLO of the carpus?
- AThe beam enters the dorsal/medial surface of the carpus and exists the palmar/lateral surface
- BThe beam enters the palmar/lateral surface and exits the dorsal/medial surface
- CThis is the dorsal/ventral view of the carpus
- DThis is the lateral/medial view of the carpus
24A skyline view is used to radiograph which part of a horse’s anatomy?
- ACarpus
- BGuttural Pouch
- CElbow
- DShoulder
25Imaging technique that uses x-rays and computers to produce images that show anatomy in cross section is:
- AScintigraphy
- BCT
- CMRI
- DFluoroscopy
26Ultrasound term that means few echoes are detected and the area is a low-level gray compared with the surrounding tissue is:
- AAnechoic
- BHyperechoic
- CEchoic
- DHypoechoic
27Hypersalivation (also known as “anting”) is seen in which animal?
- AArdwolf
- BKinkajou
- CHedgehogs
- DMice
28The pigeon’s crop is part of which structure?
- AEsophagus
- BCecum
- CSpleen
- DPancreas
29Which Species is not Nocturnal?
- AHamster
- BGerbil
- CHedgehog
- DSugar Glider
30Birds are attracted to:
- APelleted foods
- BHuman foods
- CBrightly coloured foods
- DFoods high in salt
31An owner is concerned because she has noticed that the recently lactating rabbit doe seems to be abandoning her babies. When she looks in the nest, the young jump like popcorn. You suggest that she:
- AProvide more heat for the young
- BStart to feed them solid food
- CCross foster the young to another doe
- DNot worry, as does normally nurse once a day
32Characteristic that distinguishes lagomorphs (rabbits) from rodents is:
- AFive toes on front and rear feet
- BLarge cecum
- CDouble pair of upper incisors
- DLengthly small intestine
33Which problem is commonly associated with overfeeding pelleted feed to rabbits?
- AKetosis
- BUrinary calculi
- CTrichobezoars
- DMalocclusion
34Vitamin C supplements must be added to prevent scurvy in what species?
- AFerret
- BHamster
- CRabbit
- DGuinea Pig
35Which Statement about housing rabbits is accurate?
- ARabbits are to be housed in a warm and humid environment
- BTwo female rabbits housed together will fight
- CTwo male rabbits housed together will fight
- DSolid walled cages are best with a wire mesh flooring
36Ringtail in rats is most commonly caused by which condition?
- ASteptococcus
- BLow humidity
- CMycoplasma
- DWet environment
37 Calcium must be carefully regulated for what species?
- AFerret
- BHamster
- CRabbit
- DGuinea Pig
38The scientific name of the rabbit ear mite is:
- AAspicularis
- BOtodectes
- CPsoroptes
- DEimeria
39Which statement is not true about rabbit cecal pellets?
- AAlso known as "day droppings"
- BAre eaten by the rabbit
- CAre soft, are dark in colour, have a strong door, and are coated in mucus
- DAre formed in the cecum and are rich in vitamins and nutrients
40Rabbits should be fed an unlimited amount of:
- AAlfalfa hay
- BAlfalfa pellets
- CGrass hay
- DFresh fruits and vegetables
41The vitamin C levels in guinea pig food decline after how many months of storage?
- A3 months
- B6 months
- C9 months
- D12 months
42Which species is not a social animal and should be housed alone?
- AChinchilla
- BHamster
- CGerbil
- DGuinea Pig
43When doing your daily examinations, you note that your rabbit has a glossy hair coat and no lumps; is defecating in one spot; and is passing liquid, creamy coloured urine. You should:
- AReport this ill health to the veterinarian
- BNote these abnormal signs on the chart
- CNote on the chart that all is normal
- DIsolate the rabbit immediately
44Ferrets are susceptible to all diseases, except:
- AHuman Influenza
- BRabies
- CHeartworm
- DFeline Distemper
45Monitoring reflexes of the rabbit for anesthesia would include all of the following, except:
- ATail pinch
- BEar pinch
- CPalpebral
- DWatching the third eyelid and pupil for response
46The species that normally has cream-coloured urine is:
- ARat
- BGerbil
- CMouse
- DHamster
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