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You are doing a POCUS on a suspect CHF dog. You have the tech place leads and you see this ECG. What do you think.
Electrial Alternans
Cardiac Tamponade
Hyperkalemic
Ventricular Tachycardia
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Patient was treated for vomiting of 3 days but now is regurgitating. How can you explain the cause to the owner?
Acquired Hiatal Hernia
Esophagitis
Acquired Megaesophagus
Gastric Ulcers
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Most common intracranial tumor
Meningioma
Macroadenoma
Osteosarcoma
Gliablastoma
4
Best way to train puppy to stop jumping on you
Knee them in the chest when they jump
Be a log and ignore
Yell at them and put them in their crate
Pinch their toes when they jump
5
What is a key clinical sign of lumbosacral stenosis?
Hindlimb Paresis
Bunny hopping
Asymmetry
2-Engine Gait
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1st Diagnostic step for an anorexic dog that is pawing at it's face
Sedated Oral Exam
Endoscopy
Cervical/Thoracic Radiographs
Barium Study
7
What genetic mutation is responsible for Degenerative Myelopathy?
SOD-1
SUN-1
DUN-1
DMN-1
8
Puppy comes in after being electrocuted. What is the best initial treatment?
Perform Thoracocentesis
Oxygen and maintenance fluids
Fluid bolus, Lidocaine, and Diuretics
Perform Radiographs
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What is the best way to prevent stricture of esophageal FB removal
Sucralfate
Omeprazole
NPO for 12 hours
Small Frequent meals of soft food
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Tell the owner they are the problem
Administer SARI
Administer SSRI
Daily training classes
11
Cat with chronic, intermittent diarrhea. Prev vet gave AB but no improvement. What should you treat with next?
Lactulose
Fenbendazole
Hypoallergenic Food Trial
Ronidazole
12
What is the radiographic sign of IVDD?
Increased Foramen space
Decreased articular space between vertberal bodies
Increased articular space between vertebral bodies
Spondylosis Deformans
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Dog was sick a few days ago now cured. Now has a new crescendo-decrescendo murmur. What is your top Ddx?
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Bacterial Endocardiosis
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
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A male cat possible constipated, o notes tenesmus in the litterbox. What do you need to rule out 1st?
Chronic Pancreatitis
Obstipation
Foreign Body
Urethral Obstruction
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Dog in hypovolemic shock, dehydrated, and mass diarrhea. What should you do?
Admit for outpatient treatment
Place IVC and administer boluses
Send home with AB + SQ fluids
Admit for hospitalization + diagnostics
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Performing a POCUS on a dog you see LV enlargement and B-lines. How do you treat the patient?
Treat for Pulmonary Hypertension
Treat for CHF
Place on fluids and administer Lidocaine
Perform additional diagnostics
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Negative Prognostic Indicators for acute pancreatitis
Elevated BUN
Azotemia
AKI
Thrombocytopenia
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How would you work up a chronic GI issue in a patient where everything is normal
Fecal Culture
Abdominal Ultrasound
Abdominal Radiographs
Vitamin B12 + PLI panel
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What does IVDD look like on radiology?
Increased intervertebral space
Bony protrusions of the ventral vertebral bodies
Decreased opacity of vertebral bodies
Decreased intervertebral space
20
What is the most true statement of the pathophysiology of septic shock?
Regulated inflammatory response
Initial Hypocoagulable state
Macrocirculatory abnormality leading to decreased permeability
Loss of Vasomotor Tone
21
What is the best cooling method to treat heat stroke?
Submerging in an ice bath
Applying alcohol to paws
Rapid evaporative cooling
Stop cooling method when temperature is 102F
22
Best diagnostic for diarrhea caused by a fungal disease
Fecal Culture
Rectal Scrape
Rectal Biopsy
Fecal Float
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Prednisone
Omeprazole
Chlorambucil
Metronidazole
24
Working up a 9y Boxer you notice this on the ECG. What is your next best recommendation?
Sotalol
Holter monitor
Diltiazam
Pimobendan
25
Why is it important to maintain fluid status in severely burned patient
Maintain hydration
Increase vascular permeability
Maintain Cardiac Output
Dilute Cytokine Storm
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What cardiac drug works directly through the AV Node to manipulate conduction?
Diltiazem
Amlodipine
Furosemide
Pimobendan
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When is it appropriate to treat Salmonella?
Immediate Isolation and Metronidazole
Only provide supportive care and hospitalization on intake
Treat only if clinically septic
Immediately treat as it is zoonotic
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What is Spina Bifida?
Failed closure of fontanelles
Failure of vertebral column to close along the midline
Autosomal dominant trait resulting in spinal agenesis
Vertebral malformation commonly seen in Bulldogs
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Treat empirically
Rule out causes of Acquired Megaesophagus
Muscle Biopsy of esophagus
Ach Receptor Antibody Titer
30
2m Maine Coone with unremarkable exam, what should you recommend to the owner to prevent genetically predisposed issues
Perform thoracic rads biannually
Annual Rechecks
Start on Pimobendan
Health checks every 6 months
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How do you treat Ventricular Tachycardia
Lidocaine
Pimobendan
Sildenafil
Diltiazem
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Working up a cardio patient, you notice this on the ECG. What is your recommended course of action?
Administer Lidocaine
Place a Pacemaker
Refer for Cardiologist Consult
Perform an Echocardiogram
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What common arrhythmias are seen with DCM
VPC's
V-Tach
Asystole
A-Fib
34
Most common spinal tumor in dogs
Adenoma
Sarcoma
Carcinoma
Glioma
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What do you tell the owner to monitor in their pet that has endocardiosis
Serial Heart rates
Resting respiratory rate
Overall demeanor
Mucus membrane color and CRT
36
What is the first diagnostic test you should do on a patient with acute vomiting/esophagitis?
Endoscopy
Empirically Treat
Sedated Oral Exam
Cervical/Thoracic Radiographs
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Best way to differentiate btwn IBD and Food responsive enteropathy
Probiotic Trial
Antibiotic Therapy Trial
Corticosteroid Therapy Trial
Hypoallergenic Food Trial
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6y DLH with a history of constipation episodes. What can you recommend to prevent future issues?
Corticosteroid Therapy
High soluble Fiber Diet
Systemic Antibiotic Therapy
Hypoallergenic Diet
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Best way to potty train a puppy
Play with them outside specifically before elimination
Catch them inside eliminating and take them outside immediately
Treat after coming inside from eliminating
Push nose in accident done inside
40
Daisy, a mini schnauzer comes in for episodes of syncope. You perform an ECG and find this. What is your diagnosis?
3rd Degree AV Block
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Bradyarrhythmia
Epilepsy
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What is a common sign of acute pancreatitis in dogs that is present in a few cats?
Diarrhea
Lethargy
Vomiting
Anorexia
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Prime social period for a puppy
3-16 weeks
12-20 weeks
3-7 weeks
7-8 weeks
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What is a key clinical sign of Fibrocartilaginous Embolism?
Bilateral paraplegia
Asymmetry
Bunny Hop
Painful palpation
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What do you recommend to an owner with a puppy that keeps eating shoes?
Hit them with the shoes
Buy them their own set of shoes
Limit access to the shoes
Yell at the dog and crate them
45
3y German Shepherd with Subaortic Stenosis confirmed. What treatment should you recommend?
Start on a ACE inhibitor
Place a Pacemaker
Start on a β-Blocker
Schedule for a Balloon Procedure
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How do you treat Diskospondylitis
TMS
Prednisone
Cephalexin
Ampicillin
47
Chihuaha comes in w/ behavioral abnormalities + bilateral strabismus. What is your top Ddx?
Spina Bifida
Hydrocephalus
Chiari-Like Malformation
Cerebellar Hypoplasia
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What is Fluid Creep
Total of insensible losses calculated into maintenance rate
Fluid leaks out of vessels physiologically
net negative fluid balance 2ndry to high sodium admin
net positive fluid balance 2ndry to high sodium admin
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What is the method to definitively diagnose pancreatitis?
Ultrasound, cPL, Fecal Flotation
Radiographs, Biopsy, Clinical Signs
Radiographs, Ultrasound, Lipase
cPL Snap Test, Biopsy, Radiographs
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What analgesia should you not give to a decompensated acute abdomen patient?
NSAID
TIVA
Local anesthetic
Opioid
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What are the excitatory neurotransmitters
Gaba
Aspartate
Glutamate
Glycine
52
How do you treat a patient with brain trauma?
Hemodialysis
Hypotonic Saline + NSAID
Hypertonic Saline + Steroid
Mannitol
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A kitten comes for 1st vaccinations but o lets you know that it has been lethargic and having diarrhea. What do you do
Administer vaccines and schedule recheck in 2 weeks
Provide fluids and nutritional support
Submit a fecal culture
Isolate and work-up
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What can you expect to see in an ECG of a Hyperkalemic patient?
Tall P wave
Tall T wave
Shortened QRS
Prolonged S-T interval
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What are clinical signs of Serotonin Syndrome
Mydriasis, Bradycardia, Coma
Agitation, Vomiting, Hypothermia
Tremors, Miosis, Tachypnea
Tachycardia, Hyperthermia, Agitation
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Antibiotic Therapy
Corticosteroid Therapy
Ultra-Low Fat Diet Trial
Antifungal Therapy
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What is the most common cause of acute diarrhea/vomiting small animals?
Viral Infection
Medications
Toxin ingestion
Dietary indiscretion
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You have been treating a cat for IBD, was doing well on Pred, but suddenly lost weight. What should you test for?
Total T4
TLI
fPL
B12
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What is the definition of status elepticus
Seizure lasting >5 minutes
1 seizure in a 24h period
More than 1 seizure in a 24h period
Multiple seizures w/ abnormal interictal periods
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What question should you ask an owner with a suspect DCM patient?
What medications are they currently taking?
What diet are they currently on?
Have they been fully vaccinated?
Have they recently traveled?
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How would you diagnose Uroperitoneum?
Compare abdominal potassium to peripheral potassium
Collect abdominal fluid and see if it clots
Perform Radiographs
Compare abdominal glucose to peripheral spot BG
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What is a good prognostic indicator for a drowning patient?
Drowned in warm water
Drowned in cold water
Hyperthermic conditions
Submerging in ice water after drowning
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Dog with right sided holosystolic plateau murmur. What might be the causative area?
Pulmonic Stenosis
Mitral Regurgitation
Tricuspid Regurgitation
Aortic Stenosis
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What is the treatment of choice for Pulmonary Hypertension
Sildenafil
Furosemide
Pimobendan
Enalapril
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How do you treat GME
PPI
Immunosuppression
Antifungal
Antimicrobial
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When should you refer a patient with a functional GI disease
Rule out secondary GI issues
Perform corrective surgery
Rule out congenital causes
Perform an Endoscopy
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Dog comes in and you hear crackles + wheezing on presentation. What 1st thing should you do?
Thoracocentesis
Thoracic Radiographs
Furosemide
Enalapril
