VTNE Exam Bonus Questions

VTNE Exam Bonus Questions Which hormone initiates the estrous cycle? Gonadotropin releasing hormone A five-day-old 85-kg calf presents for diarrhea. Physical exam reveals sunken eyes, weak pulses, and extremely prolonged skin turgor. The mucous membranes are pale pink and dry with a capillary refill time of 3-4 seconds. Parameter Value Normal Temperature 98.6°F (37.0°C) 100.0-102.5°F (37.8-39.2°C) Heart rate 180 bpm 200-140 bpm. Breathing rate 56 brpm 30-60 brpm. What is the estimated percent dehydration? 10% What is a nosocomial infection? An infection acquired in a hospital Which of the following animals do not display polychromasia and reticulocytosis with regenerative anemia? The horse A four-year-old bichon frise is presented for a recheck exam after treatment for a Staphylococcal skin infection. In the medical record the doctor noted that the current problem is iatrogenic. What is an iatrogenic problem? Condition caused by diagnostics or therapy Which drug can reverse the effects of xylazine (an alpha2-adrenergic agonist)? Yohimbine What is an intussusception? A segment of intestine invaginates into the lumen of an adjacent segment of intestine For inhalant anesthetics, what does the minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) measure? Measure of anesthetic potency Which of the following choices correctly names the types of leukocytes found in this image of a blood smear from a horse? Lymphocytes A five-year-old Golden Retriever bitch is presented two weeks post-partum with a litter of ten puppies that are strong and growing. The owner noted that the bitch has been weak and trembling since that morning. As you are examining her, she begins to have tonic convulsions (involuntary contractions of voluntary muscles). What bloodwork will the veterinarian most likely request prior to treatment? Calcium What is the correct description for the buccal side of a tooth? Faces the cheek What does it indicate if a mare in labor has sweat around her shoulders? Foaling within 30 minutes Which anesthetic breathing system has the lowest fresh gas flow rate during maintenance of anesthesia? Closed system What color do gram-negative bacteria appear on a gram-stained microscopic slide? Red What kind of problem may result in cellular casts containing white blood cells in the urine sediment of a dog? Pyelonephritis (kidney infection) What lab result would you expect in a cat with diabetes mellitus? Increased urine glucose, increased blood glucose What is the normal percentage of reticulocytes in equine blood? 0% What is the minimum percentage of morphologically normal spermatozoa for a male dog to be considered fertile for breeding purposes? 80% A silicone gastrostomy tube can typically be used for what period of time? 8-12 months The surgeon performed a surgical repair on a patent ductus arteriosus via thoracotomy in a four-month old Labrador puppy. In recovery, you find the puppy crying and whining in his cage. His breaths are short and fast. He tries to get away, cowers in the corner, and cries louder when you try to comfort him. Which of the following is the best explanation of this scenario? This puppy is painful, pain management is inadequate When a dog's pupil looks like this (constricted), what is this finding called? Miosis