NAVLE Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions

NAVLE Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions An epidural with morphine and bupivicaine is scheduled for a dog undergoing a stifle surgery. At which one of the following locations should this be performed A - S1-Cd1 B - Cd-1-Cd2 C - L6-S1 D - L7-S1 E - T13-L1 D - L7-S1 A dog hit by a car presents with stiff hypermetric forelimbs and flaccid, paralyzed hindlimbs. Where is the lesion likely to be? A - Cannot tell without more information B - Cranial cervical: C1-C5 C - Thoracolumbar T3-L3 D - Lumbosacral L4-S3 E - Cervicothoracic: C6-T2 C - Thoracolumbar T3-L3 A calf with pinkeye is being treated with an injection of long acting oxytetracycline. Image of typical pinkeye: - The calf weighs 100 lbs and the dose is 10mg/kg. How many milligrams will be needed for one dose? A - 2200 milligrams B - 4.5 milligrams C - 22 milligrams D - 454.5 milligrams E - 75 milligrams D - 454.5 milligrams During a necropsy on a 4-year old Beagle who died suddenly, a severe right ventricular hypertrophy is noted. See image at: - Which condition is highest on the differential diagnosis list? A - Pulmonic stenosis B - Aortic stenosis C - Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) D - Mitral dysplasia E - Tricuspid dysplasia A - Pulmonic stenosis A 9 year old German shepherd is presented with unchecked bleeding from a cut on the gums above the right canine tooth. The owner relates that the dog has lost weight and had an episode of collapse 3 days ago, but he recovered. On physical exam, the gums are pale with petechiae and ecchymotic hemorrhages. There is tachycardia and a palpable cranial abdominal mass.