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QUESTION: Fifteen percent to 20% of feedlot heifers that recently arrived from several auction
markets are anorectic. Physical examination of the heifers shows serous nasal and ocular
discharge, short explosive cough, and hyperemia of nasal mucosa. Which of the following is the
most likely diagnosis?
Atypical interstitial pneumonia
Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis
Mucosal disease
Pasturellosis
Mycoplasmosis - ANSWER✔✔.Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis
QUESTION: A group of 1000 5-week-old pigs has experienced a 2% death loss since weaning
two weeks ago. most of the deaths were sudden; however, approximately 3% of the pigs
showed clinical signs of lethargy, lameness, and labored breathing before dying. Postmortem
examination of an affected pig shows severe fibrinous pleuritis, pericarditis, and peritonitis.
Which of the following is the most likely causal organism?
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Arcanobacterium suis
Escheria coli
Haemophilus parasuis
Salmonella cholerasuis
Streptococcus suis - ANSWER✔✔.Haemophilus parasuis
QUESTION: A 9-week-old Rottweiler-mix puppy is beign evaluated because of an itchy rash
around the lips and eyelids. Temperature is 103.3*F. Physical examination shows swellign of the
muzzle, pruritic, exudative pustiles around the lips and eyelids, and swelling of the
submandibular lymph nodes bilaterally. Which of the following is the most appropriate
treatment?
Cephalexin and prednisone
Clindamycin and carprofen
Enrofloxcin and etodolac
Topical amitraz
Topical betamethasone - ANSWER✔✔.Cephalexin and prednisone
QUESTION: 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;
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the most recent flushing occured 10 days ago. Rectal temperature is 104*F . During PE, the cow
is reluctant to move and periodically kicks at her abdomen. On rectal palpation, the left kidney
is grossly enlarged and has a smooth 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?
Administration of gentamicin intravenously
Administration of procaine penicillin G intramuscularly
Long-term catheterization of the bladder
Surgical removal of the enlarged kidney
No treatment is indicated - ANSWER✔✔.Administration of procaine penicillin G intramuscularly
QUESTION: In a mare, a 30-day pregnancy is most likely to be detected on rectal examination
by which of the following?
Absence of ovarian follicles
Palpation of the chorionic vesicle
Palpation of the corpus luteum
Palpation of the fetus
Slipping the fetal membranes - ANSWER✔✔.Palpation of the chorionic vesicle
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QUESTION: a 12-year old male budgerigar is evaluated because of a two-week history of
progressive difficulty gripping with the right foot. The client reports that during the past three
days, the bird has stopped using the foot entirely but he still flies around the house daily. On
physical examination, mild coelomic distention is palpated. The bird is standing on his perch
using the left leg only. All toes of the right food are pointing downward with no gripping
capability. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the paralysis?
Chronic heavy metal toxicity
Previous trauma
Renal neoplasm
Right-sided intervertebral disk disease
Severe arthritis - ANSWER✔✔.Renal neoplasm
QUESTION: A 6-year-old male Cocker Spaniel dog has recurrent otitis externa. Microscopic
examination of a smear of purulent discharge from the ear shows large numbers of rod-shaped
bacteria. Which of the following is the most likely causative organism?
Escheria coli
Klebsiella spp
Pasturella multocida
Psuedomonas aeruginosa
Staphylococcus intermedius - ANSWER✔✔.Psuedomonas aeruginosa
NAVLE PRACTICE EXAM QUESTION BANK
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR ALL WITH
COMPLETE 400 QUESTIONS AND WELL
ELABORATED ANSWERS JUST RELEASED
QUESTION: Fifteen percent to 20% of feedlot heifers that recently arrived from several auction
markets are anorectic. Physical examination of the heifers shows serous nasal and ocular
discharge, short explosive cough, and hyperemia of nasal mucosa. Which of the following is the
most likely diagnosis?
Atypical interstitial pneumonia
Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis
Mucosal disease
Pasturellosis
Mycoplasmosis - ANSWER✔✔.Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis
QUESTION: A group of 1000 5-week-old pigs has experienced a 2% death loss since weaning
two weeks ago. most of the deaths were sudden; however, approximately 3% of the pigs
showed clinical signs of lethargy, lameness, and labored breathing before dying. Postmortem
examination of an affected pig shows severe fibrinous pleuritis, pericarditis, and peritonitis.
Which of the following is the most likely causal organism?
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Arcanobacterium suis
Escheria coli
Haemophilus parasuis
Salmonella cholerasuis
Streptococcus suis - ANSWER✔✔.Haemophilus parasuis
QUESTION: A 9-week-old Rottweiler-mix puppy is beign evaluated because of an itchy rash
around the lips and eyelids. Temperature is 103.3*F. Physical examination shows swellign of the
muzzle, pruritic, exudative pustiles around the lips and eyelids, and swelling of the
submandibular lymph nodes bilaterally. Which of the following is the most appropriate
treatment?
Cephalexin and prednisone
Clindamycin and carprofen
Enrofloxcin and etodolac
Topical amitraz
Topical betamethasone - ANSWER✔✔.Cephalexin and prednisone
QUESTION: 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;
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the most recent flushing occured 10 days ago. Rectal temperature is 104*F . During PE, the cow
is reluctant to move and periodically kicks at her abdomen. On rectal palpation, the left kidney
is grossly enlarged and has a smooth 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?
Administration of gentamicin intravenously
Administration of procaine penicillin G intramuscularly
Long-term catheterization of the bladder
Surgical removal of the enlarged kidney
No treatment is indicated - ANSWER✔✔.Administration of procaine penicillin G intramuscularly
QUESTION: In a mare, a 30-day pregnancy is most likely to be detected on rectal examination
by which of the following?
Absence of ovarian follicles
Palpation of the chorionic vesicle
Palpation of the corpus luteum
Palpation of the fetus
Slipping the fetal membranes - ANSWER✔✔.Palpation of the chorionic vesicle
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QUESTION: a 12-year old male budgerigar is evaluated because of a two-week history of
progressive difficulty gripping with the right foot. The client reports that during the past three
days, the bird has stopped using the foot entirely but he still flies around the house daily. On
physical examination, mild coelomic distention is palpated. The bird is standing on his perch
using the left leg only. All toes of the right food are pointing downward with no gripping
capability. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the paralysis?
Chronic heavy metal toxicity
Previous trauma
Renal neoplasm
Right-sided intervertebral disk disease
Severe arthritis - ANSWER✔✔.Renal neoplasm
QUESTION: A 6-year-old male Cocker Spaniel dog has recurrent otitis externa. Microscopic
examination of a smear of purulent discharge from the ear shows large numbers of rod-shaped
bacteria. Which of the following is the most likely causative organism?
Escheria coli
Klebsiella spp
Pasturella multocida
Psuedomonas aeruginosa
Staphylococcus intermedius - ANSWER✔✔.Psuedomonas aeruginosa
