ZUKU NAVLE EXAM 2024
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
Which one of the following is the most common cause of dystocia in cattle?
A - Uterine inertia
B - Fetal monsters
C - Maternal birth canal abnormalities
D - Abnormal fetal presentation, position, and/or posture
E - Fetopelvic disproportion - ANSWERS-Fetopelvic disproportion
QUESTION 2
An adult horse with clinical signs of voluminous gastric reflux, depression, colic,
and fever is most likely suffering from which condition?
A - Ulcerative duodenitis
B - Proliferative enteropathy
C - Proximal enteritis
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D - Right dorsal colitis
E - Cantharidin toxicity - ANSWERS-Proximal enteritis
QUESTION 3
An aged intact female potbellied pig presents for evaluation of abdominal
distension.
A large mass contiguous with the uterine wall is discovered with ultrasound exam
of the abdomen.
Which of the following choices is the most likely cause of this finding?
A - Uterine leiomyoma
B - Endometritis
C - Adenocarcinoma of the cervix
D - Lymphosarcoma
E - Endometrial hyperplasia - ANSWERS-Uterine leiomyoma
QUESTION 4
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A five-year old Holstein cow is presented with a two-day history of being off feed
and a precipitous drop in milk production.
The cow stands with abducted elbows, an arched back and is reluctant to move.
Physical exam shows intermandibular edema and bilateral jugular distention.
A grunt is heard when pressure is applied to her xiphoid and there is a washing
machine murmur (almost like splashing sounds) on both sides. There is little rumen
activity.
What is the recommendation for the farmer?
Value Normal
T=103F (39.4 C) 100.4102.8 F, 38.039.3 C
HR=132 bpm 48-84 bpm
BR=36 brpm 26-50 brpm
A - Treat with high-dose penicillin/streptomycin
B - Check the feed for excess monensin/lasalocid
C - Test the herd for bovine leukosis
D - Check the feed for cottonseed meal (gossypol)
E - Cull this cow - ANSWERS-Cull this cow
QUESTION 5
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Which animal is considered to be as susceptible to acetaminophen toxicity as cats?
A - Dogs
B - Rabbits
C - Hamsters
D - Ferrets
E - Rats - ANSWERS-Ferrets
QUESTION 6
A multiparous cow that calved two months ago is presented with a history of
blood-stained urine for the last week.
Today, the cow is off-feed and colicky, switching her tail restlessly and urinating
frequently.
Value Normal
T=103.8 F (39.9 C) 100.4102.8 F, 38.039.3 C
HR=70 bpm 48-84 bpm
BR=32 brpm 26-50 brpm
A cowside dipstick test shows hematuria and proteinuria.
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ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
Which one of the following is the most common cause of dystocia in cattle?
A - Uterine inertia
B - Fetal monsters
C - Maternal birth canal abnormalities
D - Abnormal fetal presentation, position, and/or posture
E - Fetopelvic disproportion - ANSWERS-Fetopelvic disproportion
QUESTION 2
An adult horse with clinical signs of voluminous gastric reflux, depression, colic,
and fever is most likely suffering from which condition?
A - Ulcerative duodenitis
B - Proliferative enteropathy
C - Proximal enteritis
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D - Right dorsal colitis
E - Cantharidin toxicity - ANSWERS-Proximal enteritis
QUESTION 3
An aged intact female potbellied pig presents for evaluation of abdominal
distension.
A large mass contiguous with the uterine wall is discovered with ultrasound exam
of the abdomen.
Which of the following choices is the most likely cause of this finding?
A - Uterine leiomyoma
B - Endometritis
C - Adenocarcinoma of the cervix
D - Lymphosarcoma
E - Endometrial hyperplasia - ANSWERS-Uterine leiomyoma
QUESTION 4
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A five-year old Holstein cow is presented with a two-day history of being off feed
and a precipitous drop in milk production.
The cow stands with abducted elbows, an arched back and is reluctant to move.
Physical exam shows intermandibular edema and bilateral jugular distention.
A grunt is heard when pressure is applied to her xiphoid and there is a washing
machine murmur (almost like splashing sounds) on both sides. There is little rumen
activity.
What is the recommendation for the farmer?
Value Normal
T=103F (39.4 C) 100.4102.8 F, 38.039.3 C
HR=132 bpm 48-84 bpm
BR=36 brpm 26-50 brpm
A - Treat with high-dose penicillin/streptomycin
B - Check the feed for excess monensin/lasalocid
C - Test the herd for bovine leukosis
D - Check the feed for cottonseed meal (gossypol)
E - Cull this cow - ANSWERS-Cull this cow
QUESTION 5
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Which animal is considered to be as susceptible to acetaminophen toxicity as cats?
A - Dogs
B - Rabbits
C - Hamsters
D - Ferrets
E - Rats - ANSWERS-Ferrets
QUESTION 6
A multiparous cow that calved two months ago is presented with a history of
blood-stained urine for the last week.
Today, the cow is off-feed and colicky, switching her tail restlessly and urinating
frequently.
Value Normal
T=103.8 F (39.9 C) 100.4102.8 F, 38.039.3 C
HR=70 bpm 48-84 bpm
BR=32 brpm 26-50 brpm
A cowside dipstick test shows hematuria and proteinuria.
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