VETERINARY MEDICINE APPLICATIONS CERTIFICATIONS
EXAM 2025 PRACTICE TEST BANK WITH 500 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS/ ICEV VET MED CERTIFICATION
TEST 2025 (NEW!)
Cholesterol and arachidonic acid are the respective precursors of: - ANSWER-Steroid and
prostaglandin hormones
What is the transmission classification for pheromones? - ANSWER-Exocrine
The anterior pituitary hormone that causes growth of all tissues that can grow and that also has
metabolic effects is: - ANSWER-Somatotropic hormone
Which one of the following hormones is a neurosecretion of the posterior pituitary? - ANSWER-
Antidiuretic hormone
Thyroxin and T3 are produced in the: - ANSWER-Epithelial cells that lined the thyroid follicles
Iodine is a part of which one of the following hormones? - ANSWER-Thyroxine
Which of the following hormones is released in response to cooling of the anterior hypothalamus? -
ANSWER-c. T4 and T3
Parathyroid hormone increases the absorption of calcium from the intestinal tract by its action on: -
ANSWER-The kidney to activate vitamin D
Plasma calcium is decreased by: - ANSWER-Calcitonin
,The action of which of the following would provide for gluconeogenesis? - ANSWER-
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
The hormone that indirectly influences water reabsorption by the kidney is: - ANSWER-
Vasopressin (ADH)
The mineralocorticoids influence the plasma concentrations of: - ANSWER-Sodium and potassium
Epinephrine and norepinephrine seem to be continuous secretion of the adrenal medulla with
dramatic increases during emergency. - ANSWER-True
14. What pancreatic function is associated with the secretion of insulin, glucagon, somatostatin, and
pancreatic polypeptide? - ANSWER-a. Endocrine
Blood glucose concentration is decreased by the secretion of: - ANSWER-Insulin
Aspirin used in association with its ability to be anti-inflammatory and also to inhibit platelet
aggregation that enhances blood coagulation. These characteristics are mediated through: -
ANSWER-Specific prostaglandins
The endometrium is: - ANSWER-The lining of the uterus that secretes uterine milk.
Intertwining of the ovarian artery with the uterine vein serves to: - ANSWER-Transport PGF2 alpha
from the uterus to the ovary
On a plain radiograph of a constipated dog, you note the colon is filled with feces and appears to be
displaced dorsally at the pelvic inlet. The most likely cause of these findings is: - ANSWER-
Prostatomegaly
Which signs are most common in dogs with acute ileocolic intussusception? - ANSWER-
Hematochezia, vomiting
,Concerning parvovirus infection in dogs, which statement is most - ANSWER-Many infections
probably are clinically mild.
Concerning tuberculosis in dogs, which statement is most accurate? - ANSWER-Dogs are more
likely to acquire the infection from people than people are to acquire the infection from dogs.
A sign RARELY observed in dogs with congenital portosystemic shunt is: - ANSWER-Ascites
Concerning viral enteritis in dogs, which statement is most accurate? - ANSWER-Severe parvoviral
infections cause widespread loss of villi.
Which of the following is LEAST likely to cause vomiting in a dog? - ANSWER-Hyperadrenocorticism
Which hormones decrease sebaceous secretions in dogs? - ANSWER-Corticosteroids and
estrogens
A 7-year old male German Shepherd has bilateral non-pruritic truncal alopecia. Skin scrapings and
dermatophyte cultures are negative. Both testicles are descended and normal on palpation. The
resing serum thyroxine is 3.5 mcg/dl and thyronine is 1.5 ng/ml. Skin biopsy reveals an "endocrine
pattern". What is the LEAST likely cause of this dog's dermatosis? - ANSWER-Hypothyroidism
The test recommended for diagnosis of hypothyroidism in dogs is: - ANSWER-TSH response test
Which clinical sign is specific for Sertoli-cell tumor? - ANSWER-Linear perputial dermatosis
Concerning diabetes mellitus, which statement is LEAST accurate? - ANSWER-In dogs, the age of
onset is 4-14 years, and the disease is not usually insulin dependent.
Excessive bleeding is frequently associated with mast-cell tumors and is thought to be due to release
of: - ANSWER-Heparin
Which organ is most adversely affected by hypercalcemia? - ANSWER-Kidney
, Throughout history, plague has killed large numbers of people. Which domestic animal is associated
with 10% of the human cases of plague today? - ANSWER-Cat
Which drug used in cancer therapy is termed "phase specific"? - ANSWER-Vincristine
Which drug is NOT acceptable for long-term management of pruritus? - ANSWER-Dexamethasone
The most common dermatophyte of cats is: - ANSWER-Microsporum canis
In treating infections of the liver, one should select an antimicrobial that is excreted in the bile.
Which drug is NOT appropriate for treatment of liver infections because it is not excreted in bile? -
ANSWER-Gentamicin
Hypokalemic myopathy of cats is most similar in its clinical presentation to: - ANSWER-Thiamine
deficiency
The most common cause of vaccine failure in dogs and cats is: - ANSWER-Interference by
maternally derived immunity with vaccine virus.
Which of the following is an example of heterotypic vaccine? - ANSWER-Measles vaccine to
protect against canine distemper
In feline viral rhinotracheitis, herpesvirus-1 is spread from local lesions to site of latent infection in
the central nervous system by: - ANSWER-Peripheral nerves
The half-life of circulating antibodies in dogs and cats is approximately: - ANSWER-8-10 days
In dogs and cats, acceptable sites for venipuncture include all of the following except: - ANSWER-
Coccygeal (tail) vein
Hip dysplasia: - ANSWER-Is diagnosed by ventrodorsal radiographs of pelvis
EXAM 2025 PRACTICE TEST BANK WITH 500 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS/ ICEV VET MED CERTIFICATION
TEST 2025 (NEW!)
Cholesterol and arachidonic acid are the respective precursors of: - ANSWER-Steroid and
prostaglandin hormones
What is the transmission classification for pheromones? - ANSWER-Exocrine
The anterior pituitary hormone that causes growth of all tissues that can grow and that also has
metabolic effects is: - ANSWER-Somatotropic hormone
Which one of the following hormones is a neurosecretion of the posterior pituitary? - ANSWER-
Antidiuretic hormone
Thyroxin and T3 are produced in the: - ANSWER-Epithelial cells that lined the thyroid follicles
Iodine is a part of which one of the following hormones? - ANSWER-Thyroxine
Which of the following hormones is released in response to cooling of the anterior hypothalamus? -
ANSWER-c. T4 and T3
Parathyroid hormone increases the absorption of calcium from the intestinal tract by its action on: -
ANSWER-The kidney to activate vitamin D
Plasma calcium is decreased by: - ANSWER-Calcitonin
,The action of which of the following would provide for gluconeogenesis? - ANSWER-
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
The hormone that indirectly influences water reabsorption by the kidney is: - ANSWER-
Vasopressin (ADH)
The mineralocorticoids influence the plasma concentrations of: - ANSWER-Sodium and potassium
Epinephrine and norepinephrine seem to be continuous secretion of the adrenal medulla with
dramatic increases during emergency. - ANSWER-True
14. What pancreatic function is associated with the secretion of insulin, glucagon, somatostatin, and
pancreatic polypeptide? - ANSWER-a. Endocrine
Blood glucose concentration is decreased by the secretion of: - ANSWER-Insulin
Aspirin used in association with its ability to be anti-inflammatory and also to inhibit platelet
aggregation that enhances blood coagulation. These characteristics are mediated through: -
ANSWER-Specific prostaglandins
The endometrium is: - ANSWER-The lining of the uterus that secretes uterine milk.
Intertwining of the ovarian artery with the uterine vein serves to: - ANSWER-Transport PGF2 alpha
from the uterus to the ovary
On a plain radiograph of a constipated dog, you note the colon is filled with feces and appears to be
displaced dorsally at the pelvic inlet. The most likely cause of these findings is: - ANSWER-
Prostatomegaly
Which signs are most common in dogs with acute ileocolic intussusception? - ANSWER-
Hematochezia, vomiting
,Concerning parvovirus infection in dogs, which statement is most - ANSWER-Many infections
probably are clinically mild.
Concerning tuberculosis in dogs, which statement is most accurate? - ANSWER-Dogs are more
likely to acquire the infection from people than people are to acquire the infection from dogs.
A sign RARELY observed in dogs with congenital portosystemic shunt is: - ANSWER-Ascites
Concerning viral enteritis in dogs, which statement is most accurate? - ANSWER-Severe parvoviral
infections cause widespread loss of villi.
Which of the following is LEAST likely to cause vomiting in a dog? - ANSWER-Hyperadrenocorticism
Which hormones decrease sebaceous secretions in dogs? - ANSWER-Corticosteroids and
estrogens
A 7-year old male German Shepherd has bilateral non-pruritic truncal alopecia. Skin scrapings and
dermatophyte cultures are negative. Both testicles are descended and normal on palpation. The
resing serum thyroxine is 3.5 mcg/dl and thyronine is 1.5 ng/ml. Skin biopsy reveals an "endocrine
pattern". What is the LEAST likely cause of this dog's dermatosis? - ANSWER-Hypothyroidism
The test recommended for diagnosis of hypothyroidism in dogs is: - ANSWER-TSH response test
Which clinical sign is specific for Sertoli-cell tumor? - ANSWER-Linear perputial dermatosis
Concerning diabetes mellitus, which statement is LEAST accurate? - ANSWER-In dogs, the age of
onset is 4-14 years, and the disease is not usually insulin dependent.
Excessive bleeding is frequently associated with mast-cell tumors and is thought to be due to release
of: - ANSWER-Heparin
Which organ is most adversely affected by hypercalcemia? - ANSWER-Kidney
, Throughout history, plague has killed large numbers of people. Which domestic animal is associated
with 10% of the human cases of plague today? - ANSWER-Cat
Which drug used in cancer therapy is termed "phase specific"? - ANSWER-Vincristine
Which drug is NOT acceptable for long-term management of pruritus? - ANSWER-Dexamethasone
The most common dermatophyte of cats is: - ANSWER-Microsporum canis
In treating infections of the liver, one should select an antimicrobial that is excreted in the bile.
Which drug is NOT appropriate for treatment of liver infections because it is not excreted in bile? -
ANSWER-Gentamicin
Hypokalemic myopathy of cats is most similar in its clinical presentation to: - ANSWER-Thiamine
deficiency
The most common cause of vaccine failure in dogs and cats is: - ANSWER-Interference by
maternally derived immunity with vaccine virus.
Which of the following is an example of heterotypic vaccine? - ANSWER-Measles vaccine to
protect against canine distemper
In feline viral rhinotracheitis, herpesvirus-1 is spread from local lesions to site of latent infection in
the central nervous system by: - ANSWER-Peripheral nerves
The half-life of circulating antibodies in dogs and cats is approximately: - ANSWER-8-10 days
In dogs and cats, acceptable sites for venipuncture include all of the following except: - ANSWER-
Coccygeal (tail) vein
Hip dysplasia: - ANSWER-Is diagnosed by ventrodorsal radiographs of pelvis
