Worksheets2016 Vet Science
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Cats are at risk of developing hepatic lipidosis after a prolonged period of what?
Excess drinking
Anorexia
Restricted exercise
Antibiotic use
What is the name for the area on a ruminant between the last rib, the thigh muscles, and the transverse processes of the lumbar vertebrae?
Lumbar crest
Rumen
Paralumbar fossa
Omentum
What is another name for the preen gland that birds use to water proof or preen their feathers?
Pteryla gland
Pygostyle gland
Tertiary gland
Uropygial gland
The brachial plexus innervates which part of the body?
Face
Spine
Forelimb
Chest
Which term means "eating or licking abnormal substances"?
Ptyalism
Quidding
PICA
Deglutition
Which disease causes weight loss in cats?
Hyperthyroidism
Hyperadrenocorticism
Hypopyon
Hypothyroidism
What vessel does NOT carry oxygenated blood?
Cranial mesenteric artery
Caudal mesenteric artery
Axillary artery
Pulmonary artery
Which does not stimulate the vomiting center of the brain?
Blepharospasm
Certain drugs
Vestibular system
Azotemia
Diabetes insipidus is caused by a deficiency of what?
Antidiuretic hormone
Glucose
Vitamin D
Insulin
Which is NOT true about insulin?
The pancreas releases is
It stimulates the liver to convert glucose to glycogen and fat
It increases glucose levels in the blood
It increases the permeability of cells to glucose
Which hormone is essential to maintaining a pregnancy?
Progesterone
Luteinizing hormone
Relaxin
Oxytocin
Which are not aligned properly in a dog with hip dysplasia?
Femoral head and acetabulum
Humeral head and acetabulum
Tibia
Which term describes a cow belching to relieve gas accumulated in the rumen?
Borborygmus
Dilatation
Eructation
Flatulence
Which term describes the cracking sensation that is felt and heard when broken bones move together?
Avulsion
Crepitation
Osteoplasty
Spondylosis
Which term means "nose bleed" ?
Epistaxis
Cyanosis
Pleuritis
Atelectasis
In protein metabolism, ammonia is converted to urea in what organ?
Kidney
Liver
Spleen
Small Intestine
What is NOT something that happens in cats with taurine deficiency?
heart muscle degeneration
poor reproductive performance
blindness
deafness
Which species has lobulated kidneys, rather than bean shaped?
Horses
Cattle
Dogs
Cats
What mineral most affects thyroid hormone?
Copper
Zinc
Iodine
Iron
What does NOT contribute to dehiscience?
improper suture placement
length of incision
infection on incision site
licking the incision
Which should be avoided when choosing treats for rabbits?
lettuce
carrots
apples
grass hay
Which should be used to prevent a thrombus?
anticoagulent
non steroidal anti-inflammatory
ACE inhibitor
antibiotic
Which hormone stimulates uterine contractions AND promotes milk "let down"?
luteinizing hormone
oxytocin
prolactin
somatotropin
Which animal is a short day breeder?
horse
goat
cow
pig
What word describes the uterus shrinking back to its normal size after parturition?
Anestrus
Prolapse
Involution
Pyometra
If a cat is described as "ataxic" what is the cat doing?
hissing and growling
urinating outside the litter box
stumbling and falling over
refusing to eat
What is the term used to describe the birthing process in rabbits?
farrow
freshen
kidding
kindling
What is true about the protection of of an antitoxin?
the animal develops an active immunity against the bacterium
it provides long-term protection
it requires a booster vaccine in a month
the benefits start immediately after the injection
What should be avoided when preparing a safe habitat for reptiles?
UV lamp
sprinkler
heat rock
water heater
What part of the body is involving when "floating" a horse?
Teeth
Cecum
Hooves
Pastern
Which term means "scant or little urine"?
Anuria
Stranguria
Oliguria
Pollakiuria
Grass tetany in cattle is caused by a deficiency of what?
Calcium
Potassium
Iron
Magnesium
Dogs at high risk for developing gastric dialation volvulus typically share what characteristic?
long body
deep chest
short legs
pendulous abdomen
What is one reason why large breed puppies should eat large breed puppy food?
the kibble is larger, reducing choking hazard
it is more energy dense to to support rapid growth
it has a higher calcium level to reduce the risk of bone deformalities
large breed pups require a different set of nutrients that small breed pups
Which diagnostic test is not used to assess early renal disease?
blood pressure
ALP
urine protein: creatinine ratio
SDMA
What condition causes severe conjuctivitis because the eyelid is turned inward?
ectoropion
hypopyon
entropion
hypertropion
Which clinical sign is not a characteristic of Listeriosis?
head tilt
drooped ear or eyelid
circling
hyperexcitability
Which describes a purulent skin disease?
Seborrhea
Parakeratosis
Pyoderma
Pyrexia
Which disease causes vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration and leukopenia that unvaccinated puppies are at high risk to contract?
kennel cough
distemper
hepatitis
parvovirus
Which infectious agent does NOT cause scours in young calves?
pateurella multocida
rotovirus
Eschericia coli
coronovirus
Which infectious disease causes abortion in pregnant animals?
soremouth
brucellosis
tetanus
parainfluenza
What is true about SPF pigs? (specific pathogen free)
they are disease free
certification is done locally
they are housed in large groups
they are delivered via c-section
Which term is NOT directly associated with pruitus?
wheal
uriticaria
ecchymosis
pediculosis
When using an ophthalmoscope, what part of the eye is brightly colored and reflective?
Sclera
vitreous humor
descemet's membrane
tapetum lucidum
Which diagnostic test is used to help determine whether or not an animal is blind?
menace responce
palpebral reflex
conjuctival scrape
schirmer tear test
What is the common term for the noisy respiration caused by equine laryngeal hemiplegia?
Wheezing
Warbling
Cribbing
Roaring
What would be given to help prevent vomiting in a canine patient?
Anthelmintic
Antiemetic
Antipruritic
Antiseptic
What is true about a taper needle?
it cannot be used for delicate tissue
there are typically 2-3 sharp edges
it pierces, not cuts, through tissue
it doesn't come in swaged form
When expressing anal glands , in what position would you place your fingers on either side of the rectum?
12 o'clock and 6 o'clock
2 o'clock and 10 o'clock
3 o'clock and 9 o'clock
5 o'clock and 7 o'clock
To be classified as a Salter-Harris fracture, where must a bone be broken?
at the growth plate
at the joint surface
where a ligament attaches
at the center of a long bone
