Pregunta 1
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You get a positive result on an in house FeLV test, what do you do next?
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Put the cat to sleep
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There's a 50% chance that its a false positive, so send the blood for confirmation
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There's a 5% chance that its a false positive, so send the blood for confirmation
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Give the cat antibiotics
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Do nothing the prognosis is good
Pregunta 2
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Mach the infectious disease with the major presenting clinical sign; 1- feline infectous peritonitis
Pregunta 3
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Mach the infectious disease with the major presenting clinical sign; 2- candidatus mycoplasma haemominutum
Pregunta 4
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Mach the infectious disease with the major presenting clinical sign; 3- feline panleucopenia virus
Pregunta 5
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Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding propofol?
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It can cause Heinz body anaemia in cats
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It exhibits low hepatic clearance
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It is irritant if administered perivascularly
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If presented in rubber topped vials it can be kept for 72 hrs after first use
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It causes an increase in arterial blood pressure
Pregunta 6
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Which ONE of the following statements does NOT apply to canine demodectic mange?
Pregunta 7
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Which ONE of the following is NOT a valid treatment for sarcoids in the horse?
Pregunta 8
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The anatomical staging system used to assess tumour extent is known as
Choose one answer.
Pregunta 9
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Which is the most malignant oropharyngeal tumour Choose one answer.
Pregunta 10
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In the dog scrotal ablation is definitely indicated for
Choose one answer.
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castration for inguinal hernia
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castration for testicular neoplasia
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elective closed castration
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elective open castration
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when castration is a co-treatment for perineal hernia
Pregunta 11
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For a solitary skin mass on the distal limb, which would NOT form part of your normal work up
Choose one answer.
Pregunta 12
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Which imaging modality is most sensitive to detecting changes in the middle ear
Choose one answer.
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a. Computed Tomography
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b. Otoscopy
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c. Plain radiography
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d. Ultrasound
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e. Video otoscopy
Pregunta 13
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The best ancillary aid for the diagnosis of sublingual sialocoele is
Choose one answer.
Pregunta 14
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Which dermatological diseases does NOT typically present with pruritus in the dog
Choose one answer.
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Atopic dermatitis
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Cheyletiellosis
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Food allergy
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Sarcoptic acariasis
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Seasonal flank alopecia
Pregunta 15
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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
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a. Administer oral Megoestrol acetate until breeding is required
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b. An Ovariohysterectomy should be performed on the Jill
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c. House the Jill individually until breeding is required
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d. Keep the Jill with a Castrated Hob
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e. Use a Deslorelin implant until breeding is required
Pregunta 16
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Which abdominal viscus is NOT normally palpable during rectal examination of the horse
Choose one answer.
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a. Caecum
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b. Left dorsal colon
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c. Pelvic flexure
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d. Small colon
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e. Small intestine
Pregunta 17
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Cases of Spirocerca lupi are most likely to be seen in
Choose one answer.
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a. Canada
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b. Denmark
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c. Morocco
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d. Scotland
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e. Tanzania
Pregunta 18
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The gravel sign in the dog is indicative of
Choose one answer
Pregunta 19
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Which is NOT usually associated with small intestinal diarrhoea in the dog
Choose one answer.
Pregunta 20
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Which ONE of the following is NOT a cause of haematuria in the dog
Choose one answer.
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Cystitis
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prostatitis
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pyelonephritis
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renal amyloidosis
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uroltiasis
Pregunta 21
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Which is FALSE regarding the Lack coaxial breathing system
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Its a non rebreathing system
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Its classified as a mapelson A
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Its unsuitable for long term IPPV
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The fresh gas flows down the outer tube
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The reservoir bag is on the expiratory limb
Pregunta 22
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Which condition is NOT associated with ascites in the dog
Choose one answer.
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Cirrhosis with portal hypertension and hypoalbuminaemia
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Glomerulonephritis with hypoalbuminaemia
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Mitral dysplasia and left sided heart failure
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Pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade
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Pulmonic stenosis and right sided heart failure
Pregunta 23
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Which clinical sign is NOT seen in cats with chronic renal failure
Choose one answer.
Pregunta 24
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In nuclear scintigraphy the key data is gathered from
Choose one answer.
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Alpha particles
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Beta particles
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Gamma rays
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positrons
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x-rays
Pregunta 25
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Which cytological feature listed below is NOT consistent with malignancy
Pregunta 26
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Which poison is LEAST likely to be fatal once clinical signs have developed
Choose one answer.
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Acorns
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carbon monoxide
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Ethylene glycol
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metaldehyde
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paraquat
Pregunta 27
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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
Pregunta 28
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Using the Triadan system of dental nomenclature what is the correct identification of the left maxillary wolf tooth in the horse
Pregunta 29
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Which treatment is NOT used for laryngeal hemiplagia in the horse
Pregunta 30
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Which statement describes why rectal examination is so important in dogs with PUPD
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To check for anal adenoma
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To check for apocrine gland adenocarcinoma of anal sac
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To check for bladder patency
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To check for constipation
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To check for pelvic lymphadenopathy, a good indicator of T-cell lymphoma
Pregunta 31
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Which statement about gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) is FALSE
Choose one answer.
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A large/Giant breed of dog is has a higher risk of getting a GDV than a smaller dog
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Dogs characterised by their owners as happy or easy going dogs are at lower risk of GDV than nervous dogs
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Eating rapidly decreases susceptibility to GDV
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Having a first degree relative that has had GDV is a risk factor for GDV
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Middle aged to older dogs have a higher risk of getting GDV than young dogs
Pregunta 32
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The ideal pressure, in pounds per square inch (psi), for lavaging a wound in a dog is
Choose one answer.
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<5 PSI
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5-15 PSI
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15-25 PSI
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25-30 PSI
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>30 PSI
Pregunta 33
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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
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Cerebrospinal fluid in the lateral ventricles is always black on MRI but can be white or black on CT
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CT does not require the use of contrast (unlike MRI)
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CT generally does not require an anaesthetic whereas MRI does
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MRI produces higher detail than CT
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The levels of ionising radiation produced by MRI are much higher then produced by CT
Pregunta 34
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Which group of clinicopathological findings is consistent with liver failure
Choose one answer.
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Elevated albumin, low globulin, normal urea
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Low albumin, low globulin, elevated urea
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Low albumin, normal globulin, elevated urea
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Low albumin, normal globulin, low urea
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Normal albumin, normal globulin, elevated urea
Pregunta 35
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During surgical repair of a perineal hernia which nerve is adjacent to the sacrotuberous ligament and potentially liable to damage
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Femoral
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obturator
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perineal (pudendal)
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sacral
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sciatic
Pregunta 36
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Which imaging modality is most sensitive to detecting changes in the middle ear
Choose one answer.
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CT
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Ottoscope
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Plain radiograph
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ultrasound
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video ottoscope
Pregunta 37
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The best ancillary aid for the diagnosis of sublingual sialocoele is
Choose one answer.
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''drip test''
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FNA smear
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plain radiographs
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sialography
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U/S
Pregunta 38
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Which dermatological diseases does NOT typically present with pruritus in the dog
Choose one answer.
Respuesta
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Atopic dermatitis
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Cheyletiellosis
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Food allergy
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Sarcoptic acariasis
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Seasonal flank alopecia
Pregunta 39
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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)
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Feline cushings
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feline hypothyroidism
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Flea allergy dermatitis
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Food allergy dermatitis
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psychogenic allopecia
Pregunta 40
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Which abdominal viscus is NOT normally palpable during rectal examination of the horse
Choose one answer.
Respuesta
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Caecum
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Left dorsal colon
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pelvic flexure
-
small colon
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small intestine
Pregunta 41
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Which abdominal viscus is NOT normally palpable during rectal examination of the horse
Choose one answer.
Respuesta
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Caecum
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Left dorsal colon
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pelvic flexure
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small colon
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small intestine
Pregunta 42
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Following intravenous administration of ketamine what commonly occurs
Choose one answer.
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Bradycardia
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Hypertension
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Increased reap rate
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pupillary constriction
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vomiting
Pregunta 43
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Which statement does NOT apply to canine demodectic mange
Choose one answer.
Pregunta 44
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Which statement does NOT apply to canine demodectic mange
Choose one answer.
Pregunta 45
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Which drug is contra-indicated in the treatment of feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Choose one answer.
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Atenolol
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Benazipril
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Digoxin
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Diltiazem
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frusemide
Pregunta 46
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The pain resulting from large colon volvulus in the horse is best characterized as
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Mild pain, responsive to analgesia
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Mild pain, unresponsive to analgesia
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Moderate pain, responsive to analgesia
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Severe pain, responsive to analgesia
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Severe pain, unresponsive to analgesia
Pregunta 47
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The commonest bone tumour in giant breed dogs is
Choose one answer.
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Chondrosarcoma
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Haemangiosarcoma
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multiple myeloma
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osteoma
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osteosarcoma
Pregunta 48
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Which is most likely to lead to post-anaesthetic myopathy in a horse having colic surgery under isoflourane / oxygen anaesthesia
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administration of hypertonic saline prior to anaesthesia
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elevated carbon dioxide concentration in arterial blood
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mean arterial blood pressure of 78mmHg
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repeated movement during the procedure due to ‘light’ anaesthesia, necessitating intermittent ‘top-ups’ with ketamine
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surgical duration of 4 hours
Pregunta 49
Pregunta
For a solitary skin mass on the distal limb, which would NOT form part of your normal work up
Choose one answer.
Pregunta 50
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Immediate surgery is indicated for diaphragmatic rupture when
Choose one answer.
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A coexisting ventrolateral rupture is present
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The animal is cyanotic
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The stomach is in the thorax
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There is a gastric dilation
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There is significant pleural effusion
Pregunta 51
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Which would be the likely underlying cause of the ascites
Choose one answer.
Pregunta 52
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Which is most likely to require a TECA/LBO
Choose one answer.
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Glue ear
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Irreversible otitis externa
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Pinnal squamous cell carcinoma
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Reversible otitis externa
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Vertical canal polyp
Pregunta 53
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Which is most likely to require a TECA/LBO
Choose one answer.
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Glue ear
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Irreversible otitis externa
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Pinnal squamous cell carcinoma
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Reversible otitis externa
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Vertical canal polyp
Pregunta 54
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Which agent is appropriate for therapy of Recurrent Airway Obstruction (RAO) in the horse
Choose one answer.
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Beclomethasone
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Bethanecol
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Carprofen
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Chloramphenicol
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Oxytetracycline
Pregunta 55
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Which is true of alfaxalone
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can be used in cats but not dogs
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can be used in dogs but not cats
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causes pain on injection
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is formulated in cyclodextrin
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tends to cause histamine release
Pregunta 56
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Which opioid should be avoided for premedication in a dog presented for endoscopic removal of a bone lodged in the oesophagus
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buprenorphine
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butorphanol
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methadone
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morphine
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Pithidine
Pregunta 57
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The aetiology of equine laminitis is multifactorial, all of the below predisposing risk factors have been associated with the onset of laminitis EXCEPT