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NAVLE ICVM EXAM 1 WITH FEEDBACK ACTUAL TO
2026-27 SITTING EXAM
Septic arthritis - ANSWER a 400 lb steer has an open sore above the hood on the
RH for past 7 days. The sore has prurulent discharge. The owner says the steer
initially had moderate swelling just below the dewclaw and above the bulb of the
foot 3 weeks ago. The owner was unable to tx the steer, and 5 days later the
swelling decreased. After an additional five days the area above the right lateral
claw became swollen and the steer was markedly lame. During the next 10 days
the swelling increased and the skin at the coronary band broke open. Which of
the following is the most likely cause of the current findings?
Potassium - lactated ringers is not a maintenance fluid it is a replacement fluid so
it has lower than needed maintenance amounts of potassium - ANSWER a 16 YO
cat with history of chronic vomiting is being eval for not eating for severe says. The
cat is about 2 lb (1kg) underweight and appears severely dehydrated. The kidneys
are firm and small on palpation. When rehydrating the cat with lactated ringers
which of the following serum concentrations is most likely to become deficient?
ranula - ANSWER specific name for a sialocele under the tongue
excision of the affected salivary glands - ANSWER 3 YO MIXB dog evaluated for
slowly enlarging swe3lling in the cervical region that was first noticed three days
ago. Examination shows a 6 cm fluctuating non painful swelling close to the
midline of the neck near the angle of the jaw. FNA shows a stringy mutinous fluid
that is low in cellularity. What is appropriate management
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Feline asthma - corticosteroids - ANSWER Cytology on a tracheal wash from a cat
with moderate dyspnea shows abundant mucus and eosinophils, fewer
macrophages and neutrophils and scattered ciliated columnar epithelial cells.
Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment
hypercalcemic nephropathy - ANSWER in the dog what is most likely to result
fromm ingestion of the rodenticide cholecalciferol
umbillical arteries - ANSWER what forms the round ligament of the bladder
Ultrasound for patent urachus association between bladder and the umbillicus -
ANSWER a 3 mo old jersey heifer is being evaluated for being constantly humped
up, straining and dribbling urine. The owner noticed urine dripping from calf's
naval a few days post birth. The calf is bright and alert and in good body condition
and has a shiny haircoat. Vital signs are normal. Free catchy of urine shows only
abnormal finding to be 1+ blood on dipstick. Urine sedimentation shows primary
RBC and few WBC. A BUN dipstick on whole blood shows no color change. Which
diagnostic test will most likely help establish the diagnosis.
1-2 weeks - ANSWER fructoasmine levels in cat tell you about glycemic control
over what period of time
glycemic control - ANSWER in the cat measurement of serum fructosamine
concentration is most likely to be helpful in the evaluation of which of the
following
Identify the cow as suspect and perform post mortem examination at slaughter ->
ocular SCC leads to condemnation if spread to LN etc metastatic SCC is not fit for
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human consumption - ANSWER on antemortem inspection of a cow at a
slaughter facility the left eye appears to have been enucleated. The cow otherwise
seems healthy. What is the most appropriate next action?
Humans! Not soil - ANSWER infection with mycobacterium tuberculosis most
commonly occurs in dogs through contact with which of the following
pyridostigmine (this is longer acting than neostigmine) - ANSWER what drug is
best for long term management of myasthenia gravis in a dog
begin IV antibiotics and fluids and do an abdominal explore as soon as cat can
withstand anesthesia - ANSWER cat with linear foreign body the most
appropriate step in management is to cut the string and do which of the following
Equine cushings - hyperglycemia and lymphopenia (stress leukogram) - Equine
metabolic syndrome would expect laminitis and crusty neck but for cushings we
see the thick haircoat and lethargy and intermittent sweating - ANSWER a 20 YO
cold blooded female pony is evaluated in early summer bc of 2 month history of
weight loss, lethargy intermittent sweating over neck and shoulders. She has
failed to shed her winter coat. Results of lab findings will most likely show what
bacterial culture of fine needle aspirate obtained from the mass - caseous
lymphadenitis likely corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis - ANSWER a 5 month
old boer wether goat is undergoing health certification exam period to entry in an
exhibition in one week. The wether is housed with his dam. The dam was
purchased at auction 8 months ago. PE of the wether discloses a closed 4 cm firm
mass over the mandible immediately ventral to the R ear. No other abnormalities
noted. PE of the dam shows a closed 8 cm mass firm an open 6 cm lesion with
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greenish exudate and scarring over the ventral surface of the udder. Which of the
following diagnostic studies on the dam will most likely confirm the diagnosis
Eimeria - ANSWER 5% of a flock of 50k 5 week old broiler chickens has a sudden
onset of diarrhea. On postmortem birds are dehydrated and the middle third of
the intestine is dilated and inflamed with bloody intestinal contents which is the
most likely causative organism
determine the urine ketone concentration. Look for pregnancy toxemia - ANSWER
a 4 YO finn cross ewe has been recumbent and unable to rise for 24 hours. The
owner says the ewe has been depressed and off feed and has been grinding her
teeth for 48 hours. BCS is 4/5 and temp is 102.2. Breeding date is unknown but
owner guesses the ewe will lamb in 7 - 10 days. 50Z% of ewes in the flock have
lambed in the last 3 weeks. Which of the following is the most appropriate next
step in establishing the diagnosis
abnormal jerky hyperflexion of the hock - ANSWER what gait best describes a
horse with string halt
dorsal midline between neck and sacrum - ANSWER pilonidal (dermoid) sinus, a
congenital condition most commonly seen in Rhodesian ridgebacks is most often
located in or on which of the following areas
western blot analysis of CSF to look for EPM - ANSWER a 3 YO thoroughbred
racehorse has had poor performance and an abnormal gait for the past two
weeks. The rider reports instability on turns and frequent breaks in stride. Vitals
normal. PE shows asymmetric ataxia in the hind limbs, with L hindlimb more
NAVLE ICVM EXAM 1 WITH FEEDBACK ACTUAL TO
2026-27 SITTING EXAM
Septic arthritis - ANSWER a 400 lb steer has an open sore above the hood on the
RH for past 7 days. The sore has prurulent discharge. The owner says the steer
initially had moderate swelling just below the dewclaw and above the bulb of the
foot 3 weeks ago. The owner was unable to tx the steer, and 5 days later the
swelling decreased. After an additional five days the area above the right lateral
claw became swollen and the steer was markedly lame. During the next 10 days
the swelling increased and the skin at the coronary band broke open. Which of
the following is the most likely cause of the current findings?
Potassium - lactated ringers is not a maintenance fluid it is a replacement fluid so
it has lower than needed maintenance amounts of potassium - ANSWER a 16 YO
cat with history of chronic vomiting is being eval for not eating for severe says. The
cat is about 2 lb (1kg) underweight and appears severely dehydrated. The kidneys
are firm and small on palpation. When rehydrating the cat with lactated ringers
which of the following serum concentrations is most likely to become deficient?
ranula - ANSWER specific name for a sialocele under the tongue
excision of the affected salivary glands - ANSWER 3 YO MIXB dog evaluated for
slowly enlarging swe3lling in the cervical region that was first noticed three days
ago. Examination shows a 6 cm fluctuating non painful swelling close to the
midline of the neck near the angle of the jaw. FNA shows a stringy mutinous fluid
that is low in cellularity. What is appropriate management
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Feline asthma - corticosteroids - ANSWER Cytology on a tracheal wash from a cat
with moderate dyspnea shows abundant mucus and eosinophils, fewer
macrophages and neutrophils and scattered ciliated columnar epithelial cells.
Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment
hypercalcemic nephropathy - ANSWER in the dog what is most likely to result
fromm ingestion of the rodenticide cholecalciferol
umbillical arteries - ANSWER what forms the round ligament of the bladder
Ultrasound for patent urachus association between bladder and the umbillicus -
ANSWER a 3 mo old jersey heifer is being evaluated for being constantly humped
up, straining and dribbling urine. The owner noticed urine dripping from calf's
naval a few days post birth. The calf is bright and alert and in good body condition
and has a shiny haircoat. Vital signs are normal. Free catchy of urine shows only
abnormal finding to be 1+ blood on dipstick. Urine sedimentation shows primary
RBC and few WBC. A BUN dipstick on whole blood shows no color change. Which
diagnostic test will most likely help establish the diagnosis.
1-2 weeks - ANSWER fructoasmine levels in cat tell you about glycemic control
over what period of time
glycemic control - ANSWER in the cat measurement of serum fructosamine
concentration is most likely to be helpful in the evaluation of which of the
following
Identify the cow as suspect and perform post mortem examination at slaughter ->
ocular SCC leads to condemnation if spread to LN etc metastatic SCC is not fit for
,3
human consumption - ANSWER on antemortem inspection of a cow at a
slaughter facility the left eye appears to have been enucleated. The cow otherwise
seems healthy. What is the most appropriate next action?
Humans! Not soil - ANSWER infection with mycobacterium tuberculosis most
commonly occurs in dogs through contact with which of the following
pyridostigmine (this is longer acting than neostigmine) - ANSWER what drug is
best for long term management of myasthenia gravis in a dog
begin IV antibiotics and fluids and do an abdominal explore as soon as cat can
withstand anesthesia - ANSWER cat with linear foreign body the most
appropriate step in management is to cut the string and do which of the following
Equine cushings - hyperglycemia and lymphopenia (stress leukogram) - Equine
metabolic syndrome would expect laminitis and crusty neck but for cushings we
see the thick haircoat and lethargy and intermittent sweating - ANSWER a 20 YO
cold blooded female pony is evaluated in early summer bc of 2 month history of
weight loss, lethargy intermittent sweating over neck and shoulders. She has
failed to shed her winter coat. Results of lab findings will most likely show what
bacterial culture of fine needle aspirate obtained from the mass - caseous
lymphadenitis likely corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis - ANSWER a 5 month
old boer wether goat is undergoing health certification exam period to entry in an
exhibition in one week. The wether is housed with his dam. The dam was
purchased at auction 8 months ago. PE of the wether discloses a closed 4 cm firm
mass over the mandible immediately ventral to the R ear. No other abnormalities
noted. PE of the dam shows a closed 8 cm mass firm an open 6 cm lesion with
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greenish exudate and scarring over the ventral surface of the udder. Which of the
following diagnostic studies on the dam will most likely confirm the diagnosis
Eimeria - ANSWER 5% of a flock of 50k 5 week old broiler chickens has a sudden
onset of diarrhea. On postmortem birds are dehydrated and the middle third of
the intestine is dilated and inflamed with bloody intestinal contents which is the
most likely causative organism
determine the urine ketone concentration. Look for pregnancy toxemia - ANSWER
a 4 YO finn cross ewe has been recumbent and unable to rise for 24 hours. The
owner says the ewe has been depressed and off feed and has been grinding her
teeth for 48 hours. BCS is 4/5 and temp is 102.2. Breeding date is unknown but
owner guesses the ewe will lamb in 7 - 10 days. 50Z% of ewes in the flock have
lambed in the last 3 weeks. Which of the following is the most appropriate next
step in establishing the diagnosis
abnormal jerky hyperflexion of the hock - ANSWER what gait best describes a
horse with string halt
dorsal midline between neck and sacrum - ANSWER pilonidal (dermoid) sinus, a
congenital condition most commonly seen in Rhodesian ridgebacks is most often
located in or on which of the following areas
western blot analysis of CSF to look for EPM - ANSWER a 3 YO thoroughbred
racehorse has had poor performance and an abnormal gait for the past two
weeks. The rider reports instability on turns and frequent breaks in stride. Vitals
normal. PE shows asymmetric ataxia in the hind limbs, with L hindlimb more
