NAVLE Board Exam Study Guide: Comprehensive Species Review,
Clinical Flashcards, and Practice Questions Cornell University
is a comprehensive evaluation designed to test the diagnostic and clinical
competency of entering veterinary professionals. The curriculum tests core
clinical knowledge across all major animal species, including companion animals,
equine, food animals, and public health regulations. Mastering these clinical
scenarios, pathology frameworks, and pharmacological mechanisms allows
candidates to successfully pass the licensing exam and enter veterinary practice.
Fifteen of a group of 200, 7-month old feedlot calves are lame. The calves
arrived at the feedlot approximately 1 month ago, and one week later 40 of
the animals developed pneumonia. These calves were treated with
oxytetracycline, and pneumonia appeared to resolve. On Physical
examination, the affected calves have swellings in the carpi, tarsi, and
stifles with distension of associated tendon sheaths and a stiff gait. Two
calves are euthanized. Postmorten examination shows fibrinous pleuritis
and papillary muscle necrosis. Which of the following organisms is the most
likely cause of these agents?
A) Arcanobacterium (Actinomyces) pyogenes
B)Histophilus somni (Haemophilus somnus)
C) Mannheima (Pasturella) haemolytica
D) Pasturella multocida
E) Salmonella typhimurium
B) Histophilus somni
A 2-year old spayed female indoor/outdoor Singapura cat has had several
facial pruritis for the past two weeks. Vaccinations are up-todate and the
,cat is on a monthly regimen of topical imidaclorid. Examination of the skin
shows linear ulcers along the ventral aspects of both mandibles and miliary
scabs on the ventral and lateral aspects of the neck. The remainder of the
dermis appears normal. Deep and surface skin scrapings and dermatophyte
culture are negative. Which of the following is the most appropriate next
diagnostic step.
A) Serum Allergy Testing
B) Thyroid function testing
C) Trial of hypoallergenic diet
D) Trial of IM methylprednisolone E) Trial of intramuscular cyclosporine
C) Trial of hypoallergenic diet.
A 9-month-old intact male Siberian Husky dog is being evaluated because of
a cough of 2 week duration. These lesions at the carina are seen on
bronchoscopic exam. Which of the following is the most appropriate
pharmacotherapy?
A) Amoxicillin
B) Chlorpheniramine
C) Dextromethorphan
D) Ivermectin
E) Prednisone
D) Ivermectin
A 5-year old Simmental cow who is used as a donor for embryo transfer is
evaluated because of the acute onset of anorexia and lethargy. She has
been flushed six times; the most recent flushing occurred 10 days ago.
Rectal temperature is 104.0 F. During physical exam the cow is reluctant to
moce and periodically kicks at her abdomen. ON rectal palpation the left
kidney is grossly enlarged and has a smoot texture. When stimulated to
,urinate, the urine is grossly hematuric; numerous blood clots and fibrin are
present. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment?
A) administration of gentamicin intravenously
B) Administration of procaine penicillin G intramuscularly
C) Long-term catheterization of the bladder D) Surgical removal of the
enlarged kidney
E) No treatment is indicated.
B) Administration of procaine penicillin G intramuscularly
c.) Isolation and identification of Chlamydia psittaci
An African gray parrot that is presented for necropsy is suspected to have
psittacosis. Which of the following findings is most likely to confirm the diagnosis?
a.) Hepatomegaly and splenomegaly on gross examination
b.) Identification of the causative organism by Gram's stain
c.) Isolation and identification of Chlamydia psittaci
d.) Presence of acid-fast organisms in the liver
d.) Transmissible gastroenteritis
An acute outbreak of vomiting and diarrhea in a litter of 1-week-old piglets is
characterized by a high morbidity and a high mortality rate. Which of the following
is the most likely cause?
a.) Clostridium perfringens type C infection
b.) Colibacillosis
c.) Rotavirus infection
d.) Transmissible gastroenteritis
e.) Vomiting and wasting disease
b.) Esophageal obstruction
, A 3-year-old gelding is being evaluated because of mild distress and food reflux
from both nostrils. Rectal temperature is 100.2 F (37.9 C), pulse rate is 42
beats/min, and respiratory rate is 12 breaths/min.
Gastrointestinal borborygmi are present on examination. Which of the following is
the most likely diagnosis?
a.) Cleft palate
b.) Esophageal obstruction
c.) Retropharyngeal abscess
d.) Ruptured stomach
e.) Small intestinal volvulus
a.) Lincomycin
Which of the following is the most appropriate therapy for swine dysentery?
a.) Lincomycin
b.) Penicillin
c.) Sulfathiazole
d.) Tetracycline
e.) Tilmicosin
e.) Hyperthyroidism
A 10-year-old spayed female cat is being evaluated because of weight loss,
polyphagia, polyuria, polydipsia, and restlessness. Cardiac arrhythmias are noted
on auscultation. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
a.) Chronic pancreatic insufficiency
b.) Chronic renal disease
c.) Congestive cardiomyopathy
d.) Diabetes mellitus
Clinical Flashcards, and Practice Questions Cornell University
is a comprehensive evaluation designed to test the diagnostic and clinical
competency of entering veterinary professionals. The curriculum tests core
clinical knowledge across all major animal species, including companion animals,
equine, food animals, and public health regulations. Mastering these clinical
scenarios, pathology frameworks, and pharmacological mechanisms allows
candidates to successfully pass the licensing exam and enter veterinary practice.
Fifteen of a group of 200, 7-month old feedlot calves are lame. The calves
arrived at the feedlot approximately 1 month ago, and one week later 40 of
the animals developed pneumonia. These calves were treated with
oxytetracycline, and pneumonia appeared to resolve. On Physical
examination, the affected calves have swellings in the carpi, tarsi, and
stifles with distension of associated tendon sheaths and a stiff gait. Two
calves are euthanized. Postmorten examination shows fibrinous pleuritis
and papillary muscle necrosis. Which of the following organisms is the most
likely cause of these agents?
A) Arcanobacterium (Actinomyces) pyogenes
B)Histophilus somni (Haemophilus somnus)
C) Mannheima (Pasturella) haemolytica
D) Pasturella multocida
E) Salmonella typhimurium
B) Histophilus somni
A 2-year old spayed female indoor/outdoor Singapura cat has had several
facial pruritis for the past two weeks. Vaccinations are up-todate and the
,cat is on a monthly regimen of topical imidaclorid. Examination of the skin
shows linear ulcers along the ventral aspects of both mandibles and miliary
scabs on the ventral and lateral aspects of the neck. The remainder of the
dermis appears normal. Deep and surface skin scrapings and dermatophyte
culture are negative. Which of the following is the most appropriate next
diagnostic step.
A) Serum Allergy Testing
B) Thyroid function testing
C) Trial of hypoallergenic diet
D) Trial of IM methylprednisolone E) Trial of intramuscular cyclosporine
C) Trial of hypoallergenic diet.
A 9-month-old intact male Siberian Husky dog is being evaluated because of
a cough of 2 week duration. These lesions at the carina are seen on
bronchoscopic exam. Which of the following is the most appropriate
pharmacotherapy?
A) Amoxicillin
B) Chlorpheniramine
C) Dextromethorphan
D) Ivermectin
E) Prednisone
D) Ivermectin
A 5-year old Simmental cow who is used as a donor for embryo transfer is
evaluated because of the acute onset of anorexia and lethargy. She has
been flushed six times; the most recent flushing occurred 10 days ago.
Rectal temperature is 104.0 F. During physical exam the cow is reluctant to
moce and periodically kicks at her abdomen. ON rectal palpation the left
kidney is grossly enlarged and has a smoot texture. When stimulated to
,urinate, the urine is grossly hematuric; numerous blood clots and fibrin are
present. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment?
A) administration of gentamicin intravenously
B) Administration of procaine penicillin G intramuscularly
C) Long-term catheterization of the bladder D) Surgical removal of the
enlarged kidney
E) No treatment is indicated.
B) Administration of procaine penicillin G intramuscularly
c.) Isolation and identification of Chlamydia psittaci
An African gray parrot that is presented for necropsy is suspected to have
psittacosis. Which of the following findings is most likely to confirm the diagnosis?
a.) Hepatomegaly and splenomegaly on gross examination
b.) Identification of the causative organism by Gram's stain
c.) Isolation and identification of Chlamydia psittaci
d.) Presence of acid-fast organisms in the liver
d.) Transmissible gastroenteritis
An acute outbreak of vomiting and diarrhea in a litter of 1-week-old piglets is
characterized by a high morbidity and a high mortality rate. Which of the following
is the most likely cause?
a.) Clostridium perfringens type C infection
b.) Colibacillosis
c.) Rotavirus infection
d.) Transmissible gastroenteritis
e.) Vomiting and wasting disease
b.) Esophageal obstruction
, A 3-year-old gelding is being evaluated because of mild distress and food reflux
from both nostrils. Rectal temperature is 100.2 F (37.9 C), pulse rate is 42
beats/min, and respiratory rate is 12 breaths/min.
Gastrointestinal borborygmi are present on examination. Which of the following is
the most likely diagnosis?
a.) Cleft palate
b.) Esophageal obstruction
c.) Retropharyngeal abscess
d.) Ruptured stomach
e.) Small intestinal volvulus
a.) Lincomycin
Which of the following is the most appropriate therapy for swine dysentery?
a.) Lincomycin
b.) Penicillin
c.) Sulfathiazole
d.) Tetracycline
e.) Tilmicosin
e.) Hyperthyroidism
A 10-year-old spayed female cat is being evaluated because of weight loss,
polyphagia, polyuria, polydipsia, and restlessness. Cardiac arrhythmias are noted
on auscultation. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
a.) Chronic pancreatic insufficiency
b.) Chronic renal disease
c.) Congestive cardiomyopathy
d.) Diabetes mellitus
