You get a positive result on an in house FeLV test, what do you do next?
Put the cat to sleep
There's a 50% chance that its a false positive, so send the blood for confirmation
There's a 5% chance that its a false positive, so send the blood for confirmation
Give the cat antibiotics
Do nothing the prognosis is good
Mach the infectious disease with the major presenting clinical sign; 1- feline infectous peritonitis
a- Upper respiratory signs
B- anaemia
C- Ascites
D- conjunctivitis
E- sudden death
Mach the infectious disease with the major presenting clinical sign; 2- candidatus mycoplasma haemominutum
A- Upper respiratory signs
C- ascites
Mach the infectious disease with the major presenting clinical sign; 3- feline panleucopenia virus
A- upper respiratory signs
C-ascites
E- Sudden death
Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding propofol?
It can cause Heinz body anaemia in cats
It exhibits low hepatic clearance
It is irritant if administered perivascularly
If presented in rubber topped vials it can be kept for 72 hrs after first use
It causes an increase in arterial blood pressure
Which ONE of the following statements does NOT apply to canine demodectic mange?
Is zoonotic
Demodex canis mites are commensal
Is a common disease
Mostly occurs in dogs under one year of age
Can be easily diagnosed
Which ONE of the following is NOT a valid treatment for sarcoids in the horse?
Intralesional injection with cisplatin
Iridium wires
Autogenous vaccine
Cryosurgery
AW4-LUDES (Liverpool Cream)
The anatomical staging system used to assess tumour extent is known as Choose one answer.
MNT
MTN
NMT
NTM
TNM
Which is the most malignant oropharyngeal tumour Choose one answer.
Acanthomatous equlid
Fibrosarcoma
Gingival squamous cell carcinoma
Ossifying epulid
Tonsillar carcinoma
In the dog scrotal ablation is definitely indicated for Choose one answer.
castration for inguinal hernia
castration for testicular neoplasia
elective closed castration
elective open castration
when castration is a co-treatment for perineal hernia
For a solitary skin mass on the distal limb, which would NOT form part of your normal work up Choose one answer.
FNA
Incisional biopsy
palpation of the local lymph node
thoracic radiography
urinalysis
Which imaging modality is most sensitive to detecting changes in the middle ear Choose one answer.
a. Computed Tomography
b. Otoscopy
c. Plain radiography
d. Ultrasound
e. Video otoscopy
The best ancillary aid for the diagnosis of sublingual sialocoele is Choose one answer.
a. “drip test”
b. fine needle aspirate smear
c. plain radiographs
d. sialography
e. ultrasonography
Which dermatological diseases does NOT typically present with pruritus in the dog Choose one answer.
Atopic dermatitis
Cheyletiellosis
Food allergy
Sarcoptic acariasis
Seasonal flank alopecia
A client asks about managing oestrus in her female Ferret. She plans to use the Jill for breeding in 2 years time. What is the most appropriate advice
a. Administer oral Megoestrol acetate until breeding is required
b. An Ovariohysterectomy should be performed on the Jill
c. House the Jill individually until breeding is required
d. Keep the Jill with a Castrated Hob
e. Use a Deslorelin implant until breeding is required
Which abdominal viscus is NOT normally palpable during rectal examination of the horse Choose one answer.
a. Caecum
b. Left dorsal colon
c. Pelvic flexure
d. Small colon
e. Small intestine
Cases of Spirocerca lupi are most likely to be seen in Choose one answer.
a. Canada
b. Denmark
c. Morocco
d. Scotland
e. Tanzania
The gravel sign in the dog is indicative of Choose one answer
a. complete intestinal obstruction
b. intestinal lymphoma
c. intestinal volvulus
d. partial intestinal obstruction
e. typhlitis
Which is NOT usually associated with small intestinal diarrhoea in the dog Choose one answer.
Borborygmi
Increased frequency of defecation
Increased volume of faeces
Steathorrea
Weight loss
Which ONE of the following is NOT a cause of haematuria in the dog Choose one answer.
Cystitis
prostatitis
pyelonephritis
renal amyloidosis
uroltiasis
Which is FALSE regarding the Lack coaxial breathing system
Its a non rebreathing system
Its classified as a mapelson A
Its unsuitable for long term IPPV
The fresh gas flows down the outer tube
The reservoir bag is on the expiratory limb
Which condition is NOT associated with ascites in the dog Choose one answer.
Cirrhosis with portal hypertension and hypoalbuminaemia
Glomerulonephritis with hypoalbuminaemia
Mitral dysplasia and left sided heart failure
Pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade
Pulmonic stenosis and right sided heart failure
Which clinical sign is NOT seen in cats with chronic renal failure Choose one answer.
Anaemia
hypertension (high blood pressure)
polyphagia
polyuria/polydipsia
weight loss
In nuclear scintigraphy the key data is gathered from Choose one answer.
Alpha particles
Beta particles
Gamma rays
positrons
x-rays
Which cytological feature listed below is NOT consistent with malignancy
High mitotic rate
large number of nucleoli
multinucleate cells
small nuclear sizes
variation in the cells size and shape
Which poison is LEAST likely to be fatal once clinical signs have developed Choose one answer.
Acorns
carbon monoxide
Ethylene glycol
metaldehyde
paraquat
A dog is presented with a large tissue defect of the inner thigh and stifle. Which axial pattern flap would you use to close the defect
caudal auricular
caudal superfical epigastric
omocervical
reverse saphenous
thoracodorsalis
Using the Triadan system of dental nomenclature what is the correct identification of the left maxillary wolf tooth in the horse
104
105
204
205
304
Which treatment is NOT used for laryngeal hemiplagia in the horse
larygoplasty
Neuromuscular pedicle graft
staphelectomy
tie back
ventriculocordectomy
Which statement describes why rectal examination is so important in dogs with PUPD
To check for anal adenoma
To check for apocrine gland adenocarcinoma of anal sac
To check for bladder patency
To check for constipation
To check for pelvic lymphadenopathy, a good indicator of T-cell lymphoma
Which statement about gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) is FALSE Choose one answer.
A large/Giant breed of dog is has a higher risk of getting a GDV than a smaller dog
Dogs characterised by their owners as happy or easy going dogs are at lower risk of GDV than nervous dogs
Eating rapidly decreases susceptibility to GDV
Having a first degree relative that has had GDV is a risk factor for GDV
Middle aged to older dogs have a higher risk of getting GDV than young dogs
The ideal pressure, in pounds per square inch (psi), for lavaging a wound in a dog is Choose one answer.
<5 PSI
5-15 PSI
15-25 PSI
25-30 PSI
>30 PSI
You have the option of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) to assess a pituitary mass in a dog. Which statement is TRUE
Cerebrospinal fluid in the lateral ventricles is always black on MRI but can be white or black on CT
CT does not require the use of contrast (unlike MRI)
CT generally does not require an anaesthetic whereas MRI does
MRI produces higher detail than CT
The levels of ionising radiation produced by MRI are much higher then produced by CT
Which group of clinicopathological findings is consistent with liver failure Choose one answer.
Elevated albumin, low globulin, normal urea
Low albumin, low globulin, elevated urea
Low albumin, normal globulin, elevated urea
Low albumin, normal globulin, low urea
Normal albumin, normal globulin, elevated urea
During surgical repair of a perineal hernia which nerve is adjacent to the sacrotuberous ligament and potentially liable to damage
Femoral
obturator
perineal (pudendal)
sacral
sciatic
CT
Ottoscope
Plain radiograph
ultrasound
video ottoscope
''drip test''
FNA smear
plain radiographs
sialography
U/S
A 3 year old female neutered cat presents in July with bilaterally symmetrical alopecia. The owner reported a similar problem the previous summer which resolved in the winter. Which disease would you want to rule out first (i.e. what is your main differential diagnosis)
Feline cushings
feline hypothyroidism
Flea allergy dermatitis
Food allergy dermatitis
psychogenic allopecia
Caecum
Left dorsal colon
pelvic flexure
small colon
small intestine
Following intravenous administration of ketamine what commonly occurs Choose one answer.
Bradycardia
Hypertension
Increased reap rate
pupillary constriction
vomiting
Which statement does NOT apply to canine demodectic mange Choose one answer.
mostly occurs in dogs <1 year old
Which drug is contra-indicated in the treatment of feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Choose one answer.
Atenolol
Benazipril
Digoxin
Diltiazem
frusemide
The pain resulting from large colon volvulus in the horse is best characterized as
Mild pain, responsive to analgesia
Mild pain, unresponsive to analgesia
Moderate pain, responsive to analgesia
Severe pain, responsive to analgesia
Severe pain, unresponsive to analgesia
The commonest bone tumour in giant breed dogs is Choose one answer.
Chondrosarcoma
Haemangiosarcoma
multiple myeloma
osteoma
osteosarcoma
Which is most likely to lead to post-anaesthetic myopathy in a horse having colic surgery under isoflourane / oxygen anaesthesia
administration of hypertonic saline prior to anaesthesia
elevated carbon dioxide concentration in arterial blood
mean arterial blood pressure of 78mmHg
repeated movement during the procedure due to ‘light’ anaesthesia, necessitating intermittent ‘top-ups’ with ketamine
surgical duration of 4 hours
palpation of the lymph nodes
thraocic radiography
Immediate surgery is indicated for diaphragmatic rupture when Choose one answer.
A coexisting ventrolateral rupture is present
The animal is cyanotic
The stomach is in the thorax
There is a gastric dilation
There is significant pleural effusion
Which would be the likely underlying cause of the ascites Choose one answer.
Adenocarcinoma
Bacterial peritonitis
FIP
Ruptured bladder
Visceral mast cell neoplasia
Which is most likely to require a TECA/LBO Choose one answer.
Glue ear
Irreversible otitis externa
Pinnal squamous cell carcinoma
Reversible otitis externa
Vertical canal polyp
Which agent is appropriate for therapy of Recurrent Airway Obstruction (RAO) in the horse Choose one answer.
Beclomethasone
Bethanecol
Carprofen
Chloramphenicol
Oxytetracycline
Which is true of alfaxalone
can be used in cats but not dogs
can be used in dogs but not cats
causes pain on injection
is formulated in cyclodextrin
tends to cause histamine release
Which opioid should be avoided for premedication in a dog presented for endoscopic removal of a bone lodged in the oesophagus
buprenorphine
butorphanol
methadone
morphine
Pithidine
The aetiology of equine laminitis is multifactorial, all of the below predisposing risk factors have been associated with the onset of laminitis EXCEPT
Endometritis
Equine rhabdomyolysis syndrome
Hyperadrenocoriticism
Obesity
strangulating intestinal lesions