VTNE PREP EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
Which of the following is known as Addison's disease?
Hypoparathyroidism
Hypoadrenocorticism
Hyperadrenocorticism
Hyperthyroidism - ANS Hypoadrenocorticism
You are doing a CBC on an anemic patient. Which of the following cells, if you see them while
doing the differential, will change the final leukocyte count?
Nucleated Red Blood Cells
Platelets
Lymphocytes
Reticulocytes - ANS Nucleated Red Blood Cells
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When placing lateral radiographs of the stifle joint on a viewer for a veterinarian to evaluate,
how should the film be oriented?
The cranial or dorsal side of the limb should be to the left and the proximal aspect should be
toward the top of the viewbox [ Correct answer ]
The cranial or dorsal side of the limb should be to the right and the proximal aspect should be
toward the top of the viewbox
The cranial or dorsal side of the limb should be to the right and the distal aspect should be
toward the top of the viewbox
The cranial or dorsal side of the limb should be to the left and the distal aspect should be
toward the top of the viewbox - ANS The cranial or dorsal side of the limb should be to the
left and the proximal aspect should be toward the top of the viewbox
Electrical activity that serves as the pacemaker in the heart originates from what specific area?
Atrioventricular node in the left atrium
Bundle of His in the left ventricle
Sinoatrial node in the right atrium
Bundle of His in the right ventricle
Atrioventricular node in the right atrium
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,Sinoatrial node in the left atrium - ANS Sinoatrial node in the right atrium
Which of these are used in the major cross-match for blood products to be transfused to a dog?
Recipient red blood cells, recipient plasma
Recipient red blood cells, donor plasma
Donor red blood cells, recipient plasma
Donor red blood cells, donor plasma - ANS Donor Red Blood Cells, Recipient Plasma
MAJOR CROSS MATCH
Which of the following mostly produces endotoxins?
Gram-positive bacteria
Gram-negative bacteria
Yeast and other fungal organisms
Intestinal parasites such as roundworms and hookworms - ANS Gram negative bacteria
Which of the following is NOT considered a clinically important large strongyle in the horse?
Strongylus equinus
Strongylus edentatus
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, Strongylus equorum
Strongylus vulgaris - ANS Strongylus equorum
Ivermectin would not be used when treating which parasite?
Mites
Ticks
Trematodes
Nematodes - ANS Trematodes
Erythropoetin (EPO) is a glycoprotein hormone produced mainly by the:
Spleen
Kidney
Bone marrow
Pituitary - ANS Kidney
Which drug is known as an ACE-inhibitor?
Diphenhydramine
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ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
Which of the following is known as Addison's disease?
Hypoparathyroidism
Hypoadrenocorticism
Hyperadrenocorticism
Hyperthyroidism - ANS Hypoadrenocorticism
You are doing a CBC on an anemic patient. Which of the following cells, if you see them while
doing the differential, will change the final leukocyte count?
Nucleated Red Blood Cells
Platelets
Lymphocytes
Reticulocytes - ANS Nucleated Red Blood Cells
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,Question
When placing lateral radiographs of the stifle joint on a viewer for a veterinarian to evaluate,
how should the film be oriented?
The cranial or dorsal side of the limb should be to the left and the proximal aspect should be
toward the top of the viewbox [ Correct answer ]
The cranial or dorsal side of the limb should be to the right and the proximal aspect should be
toward the top of the viewbox
The cranial or dorsal side of the limb should be to the right and the distal aspect should be
toward the top of the viewbox
The cranial or dorsal side of the limb should be to the left and the distal aspect should be
toward the top of the viewbox - ANS The cranial or dorsal side of the limb should be to the
left and the proximal aspect should be toward the top of the viewbox
Electrical activity that serves as the pacemaker in the heart originates from what specific area?
Atrioventricular node in the left atrium
Bundle of His in the left ventricle
Sinoatrial node in the right atrium
Bundle of His in the right ventricle
Atrioventricular node in the right atrium
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,Sinoatrial node in the left atrium - ANS Sinoatrial node in the right atrium
Which of these are used in the major cross-match for blood products to be transfused to a dog?
Recipient red blood cells, recipient plasma
Recipient red blood cells, donor plasma
Donor red blood cells, recipient plasma
Donor red blood cells, donor plasma - ANS Donor Red Blood Cells, Recipient Plasma
MAJOR CROSS MATCH
Which of the following mostly produces endotoxins?
Gram-positive bacteria
Gram-negative bacteria
Yeast and other fungal organisms
Intestinal parasites such as roundworms and hookworms - ANS Gram negative bacteria
Which of the following is NOT considered a clinically important large strongyle in the horse?
Strongylus equinus
Strongylus edentatus
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, Strongylus equorum
Strongylus vulgaris - ANS Strongylus equorum
Ivermectin would not be used when treating which parasite?
Mites
Ticks
Trematodes
Nematodes - ANS Trematodes
Erythropoetin (EPO) is a glycoprotein hormone produced mainly by the:
Spleen
Kidney
Bone marrow
Pituitary - ANS Kidney
Which drug is known as an ACE-inhibitor?
Diphenhydramine
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