A 6-year-old Thoroughbred gelding was involved in a motor vehicle collision while
riding in a trailer three weeks ago. Physical examination shows heling superficial
abrasions on the face. A photograph is shown. Injury to which of the following nerves
is the most likely underlying causes of these findings?
A) Left Facial (VII) Nerve
B) Right Facial (VII) Nerve
C) Left Trigeminal (V) Nerve
D) Right Trigeminal (V) Nerve
E) Left infraorbital nerve
F) Right Infraorbital Nerve
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B) Right Facial (VII) Nerve
,A 6 year old male neutered DSH cat is brought to the clinic because of a rapidly
growing mass on its back that the client first noticed one month ago. The cat received
annual examinations and had been in apparent good health at that time. Vaccines
were last given eight months ago for feline rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopenia,
rabies, and feline leukemia virus. PE shows a firm, fixed, ulcerated mass in the dorsal
interscapular region. The remainder of the PE is unremarkable. A phot of the mass
after the hair was clipped is shown. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis.
A) Bacterial abscess
B) Injection-site sarcoma
C) Local reaction to a microchip
D) Mycobacterial granuloma
E) Osteosarcoma
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B) Injection-site sarcoma
Fifteen to 20% of the 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?
A) Atypical interstitial pneumonia
B) Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis
C) Mucosal Disease
D) Pasteurellosis
E) Mycoplasmosis
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, B) Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis
A 7-year-old spayed female mixed breed dog is being evaluated because of a one
month history of increased thirst and increased urination. The owner reports that the
dogs appetite also has increased, and she has been panting. Physical examination
shows generalized thinning of the skin, mild alopecia over the trunk, and enlargement
of the abdomen. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in
diagnosis?
A) Abdominal US
B) low-dose dex suppression test
C) measurement of baseline cortisol
D) measurement of endogenous ACTH
MRI of the brain
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B) LDDST
A 4 year old DSH cat has pruritis and numerous crusts on the dorsal lumbosacral area
and around the neck. Impression smears show eosinophils, neutrophils, and an
occasional basophil. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A) Demodectic mange
B) Dermatophytosis
C) Flea allergy
D) Pemphigus foliaceus
E) Pyoderma
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C) Flea Allergy
, A 9-year old female Boston Terrier is being evaluated because of a lump on the
abdomen. A firm mass is palpated in the caudal left mammary gland. A thoracic
radiograph is shown. Which of the following is the most appropriate surgical
approach.
A) Bilateral mastectomy
B) Chemotherapy only
C) Excisional biopsy and chemotherapy
D) Unilateral mastectomy
E) Surgery is not indicated
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E) Surgery is not indicated
An 8 year old male neutered GSD is brought to the clinic because he has been
straining to defecate and has had a small amount of watery diarrhea for the past five
days. Appetite is reduced, but water intake has not changed. Palpation of the caudal
abdomen elicits mild pain. Limited rectal exam shows no significant abnormalities. A
radiograph of a lateral view of the abdomen is shown. Which of the following is the
most appropriate management of this dog?
A) Administration of cisapride
B) Administration of fenbendazole
C) Administration of loperamide
D) Deobstipation
E) Withholding of food and water for 24 hrs
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riding in a trailer three weeks ago. Physical examination shows heling superficial
abrasions on the face. A photograph is shown. Injury to which of the following nerves
is the most likely underlying causes of these findings?
A) Left Facial (VII) Nerve
B) Right Facial (VII) Nerve
C) Left Trigeminal (V) Nerve
D) Right Trigeminal (V) Nerve
E) Left infraorbital nerve
F) Right Infraorbital Nerve
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B) Right Facial (VII) Nerve
,A 6 year old male neutered DSH cat is brought to the clinic because of a rapidly
growing mass on its back that the client first noticed one month ago. The cat received
annual examinations and had been in apparent good health at that time. Vaccines
were last given eight months ago for feline rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopenia,
rabies, and feline leukemia virus. PE shows a firm, fixed, ulcerated mass in the dorsal
interscapular region. The remainder of the PE is unremarkable. A phot of the mass
after the hair was clipped is shown. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis.
A) Bacterial abscess
B) Injection-site sarcoma
C) Local reaction to a microchip
D) Mycobacterial granuloma
E) Osteosarcoma
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B) Injection-site sarcoma
Fifteen to 20% of the 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?
A) Atypical interstitial pneumonia
B) Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis
C) Mucosal Disease
D) Pasteurellosis
E) Mycoplasmosis
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, B) Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis
A 7-year-old spayed female mixed breed dog is being evaluated because of a one
month history of increased thirst and increased urination. The owner reports that the
dogs appetite also has increased, and she has been panting. Physical examination
shows generalized thinning of the skin, mild alopecia over the trunk, and enlargement
of the abdomen. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in
diagnosis?
A) Abdominal US
B) low-dose dex suppression test
C) measurement of baseline cortisol
D) measurement of endogenous ACTH
MRI of the brain
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B) LDDST
A 4 year old DSH cat has pruritis and numerous crusts on the dorsal lumbosacral area
and around the neck. Impression smears show eosinophils, neutrophils, and an
occasional basophil. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A) Demodectic mange
B) Dermatophytosis
C) Flea allergy
D) Pemphigus foliaceus
E) Pyoderma
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C) Flea Allergy
, A 9-year old female Boston Terrier is being evaluated because of a lump on the
abdomen. A firm mass is palpated in the caudal left mammary gland. A thoracic
radiograph is shown. Which of the following is the most appropriate surgical
approach.
A) Bilateral mastectomy
B) Chemotherapy only
C) Excisional biopsy and chemotherapy
D) Unilateral mastectomy
E) Surgery is not indicated
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E) Surgery is not indicated
An 8 year old male neutered GSD is brought to the clinic because he has been
straining to defecate and has had a small amount of watery diarrhea for the past five
days. Appetite is reduced, but water intake has not changed. Palpation of the caudal
abdomen elicits mild pain. Limited rectal exam shows no significant abnormalities. A
radiograph of a lateral view of the abdomen is shown. Which of the following is the
most appropriate management of this dog?
A) Administration of cisapride
B) Administration of fenbendazole
C) Administration of loperamide
D) Deobstipation
E) Withholding of food and water for 24 hrs
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