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2024 Area 3 Veterinary Science CDE Exam

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

All of the following are examples of zoonotic diseases except:

a)

cutaneous larva migrans

b)

toxoplasmosis

c)

Mad cow disease

d)

Johne's disease

2.

Which animal has the fastest heart rate?

a)

Cat

b)

Goat

c)

Hamster

d)

Sheep

3.

Which species typically has 2 mammary glands?

a)

Ovine

b)

Bovine

c)

Porcine

d)

Canine

4.

Which form of yeast is most commonly found in patients with ear infections?

a)

Malassezia pachydermatis

b)

Candida albicans

c)

Coccidioides immitis

d)

Cryptococcus neoformans

5.

What is another name for milk fever?

a)

Hyperkalemia

b)

Hypercalcemia

c)

Hypokalemia

d)

Hypocalcemia

6.

What would be given to help kill roundworms in a puppy?

a)

Anthelmintic

b)

Antiemetic

c)

Antipruritic

d)

Antiseptic

7.

The most important disease is hamster enteritis, also referred to as

a)

snuffles

b)

parvo

c)

scours

d)

wet tail

8.

Which species is used for hunting rodents and rabbits?

a)

Guinea pig

b)

Hamster

c)

Ferret

d)

Gerbil

9.

What is one reason why large breed puppies should eat large breed puppy food?

a)

It has a higher calcium level to reduce the risk of bone deformities.

b)

The kibble is larger which decreases the choking hazard.

c)

It is more energy dense to support rapid growth.

d)

Large breed puppies require a different set of nutrients than small breed puppies.

10.

All of the following are included in the anatomy of a dog's toenail except

a)

Nailbed

b)

Quick

c)

Keratin

d)

Epidermis

11.

A Coggins test is commonly used to detect which of the following, in horses?

a)

Equine Herpesvirus

b)

Strangles

c)

Equine Infectious Anemia

d)

Colic

12.

Which type of injection is used to desensitize the skin with a local anesthetic or perform allergy skin testing

a)

Intradermal

b)

Subcutaneous

c)

Transdermal

d)

Intravenous

13.

Which organ absorbs the majority of nutrients from ingested food?

a)

Large intestine

b)

Stomach

c)

Esophagus

d)

Small intestine

14.

Which species is nocturnal?

a)

Rabbits

b)

Hamsters

c)

Gerbils

d)

Ferrets

15.

Veterinary Client Patient Relationship satisfies all the following criteria except:

a)

The veterinarian has assumed responsibility of the patient regarding the health and veterinary treatment

b)

The veterinarian is available for consultation

c)

The veterinarian maintains medical records of the animals' treatments

d)

The veterinarian assumes responsibility of the patient's medical bills

16.

Rickettsial diseases are transmitted by which parasite?

a)

Roundworms

b)

Flies

c)

Mosquitoes

d)

Ticks

17.

Elevated intraocular pressure causes what disorder?

a)

Glaucoma

b)

Entropion

c)

Blepharitis

d)

Corneal ulceration

18.

Which example provides passive immunity?

a)

Colostrum

b)

Killed Rabies vaccine

c)

Modified live vaccine

d)

Recovering from an illness

19.

A producer calls you because his cow is in labor and he can see "the bag of waters." What is he seeing?

a)

Umbilical cord

b)

Chorion

c)

Amniotic sac

d)

Caruncles

20.

All of the following are true about rabies except:

a)

it is caused by a virus

b)

is also known as hydrophobia

c)

only occurs in mammals

d)

can be treated with antibiotics

21.

Which diagnostic test is used to determine the presence of mange mites?

a)

Skin scraping

b)

Fluorescein dye

c)

Excisional biopsy

d)

Intradermal skin testing

22.

Lateral recumbency is a form of

a)

Chemical restraint

b)

Vocal restraint

c)

Physical restraint

d)

Not a real form of restraint

23.

Alternative veterinary therapies include all the following except

a)

Physical therapy

b)

Acupuncture

c)

Antibiotics

d)

Nutraceuticals

24.

Which breed of cat has a complete lack of tail due to breed characteristics/standards?

a)

Manx

b)

Ocicat

c)

Bombay

d)

Abyssinian

25.

Indicator strips/tape on/in a surgical pack are activated when

a)

Proper temperature has been reached

b)

Proper pressure has been reached

c)

Proper time has been reached

d)

All of the above

26.

Which antibody does the body make in response to invading germs and is the only one that can cross the placenta?

a)

IgA

b)

IgE

c)

IgG

d)

IgM

27.

Which treatment would not be considered when first managing feline hyperthyroidism?

a)

Thyroid supplementation

b)

Radioactive iodine

c)

Surgical excision

d)

Thyroxine blocker

28.

Removing the sharp edges of a horse's teeth is called

a)

filing

b)

trimming

c)

floating

d)

curetting

29.

__________, also referred to as feline infectious enteritis or cat distemper, is caused by a parvovirus or DNA virus.

a)

Panleukopenia

b)

Rhinotracheitis

c)

Calicivirus

d)

Pneumonitis

30.

Which of the following is considered a core vaccine for feline patients?

a)

Feline panleukopenia

b)

Feline leukemia virus

c)

Feline immunodeficiency virus

d)

Bordetella bronchiseptica

31.

Abnormal respiratory sounds include all the following except

a)

wheezes

b)

gurgling

c)

crackles

d)

murmurs

32.

All the following are examples of zoonotic diseases except:

a)

Rabies

b)

Ringworm

c)

Foot-and-mouth disease

d)

Psittacosis

33.

Protein, fats, and______________are nutrients that supply energy.

a)

water

b)

carbohydrates

c)

fiber

d)

vitamins

34.

The type of roughage feed produced by fermenting chopped plant parts is

a)

Concentrate

b)

Sweet feed

c)

Silage

d)

Hay

35.

PPE such as lead aprons, gloves, and thyroid shields are required when taking radiographs (aka x-rays) to protect the veterinary staff from

a)

Heel effect

b)

Anode

c)

Cathode

d)

Scatter radiation

36.

The horse is a monogastric animal that can still digest grass. What organ makes this possible?

a)

Stomach

b)

Salivary gland

c)

Small intestine

d)

Cecum

37.

Which species communicates by standing upright and pounding their rear feet?

a)

Hamsters

b)

Guinea pigs

c)

Gerbils

d)

Ferrets

38.

Enteritis is probably the most common cause of death in rabbits. What part of the body is inflamed with this group of diseases?

a)

Upper respiratory tract

b)

Urinary tract

c)

Intestinal tract

d)

Reproductive tract

39.

Fever or increase in body temperature can also be referred to all the following except:

a)

Febrile

b)

Pyrexia

c)

Hypothermia

d)

Hyperthermia

40.

Cats are at risk of developing hepatic lipidosis after a prolonged period of what?

a)

Excess drinking

b)

Restricted exercise

c)

Antibiotic use

d)

Anorexia

41.

Which is not typically seen with early diabetes mellitus?

a)

Excessive thirst

b)

Weight gain

c)

Increased urination

d)

Increased appetite

42.

Bacteria present in four shapes. Which of the following is rod shaped?

a)

Staphylocci

b)

Streptococci

c)

Bacilli

d)

Spirochetes

43.

Which organ is not involved in breaking down fats?

a)

Pancreas

b)

Liver

c)

Gallbladder

d)

Large intestine

44.

On an ultrasound, the areas that appear dark relative to surrounding areas are said to be:

a)

Hypoechoic

b)

Isoechoic

c)

Hyperechoic

d)

Subechoic

45.

Which infectious disease do mosquitoes transmit to horses?

a)

West Nile virus

b)

Potomac horse fever

c)

Strangles

d)

Equine protozoal myelitis

46.

Copper toxicity most affects what organ?

a)

Kidney

b)

Liver

c)

Intestines

d)

Uterus

47.

Tachycardia describes a____________________ heart rate.

a)

fast

b)

normal

c)

slow

d)

non existent

48.

What is the process of bringing up food material from the stomach to the mouth for further chewing?

a)

Mastication

b)

Rumination

c)

Defecation

d)

Eructation

49.

The peripheral nervous system consists of the sensory somatic system and

a)

Plexus system

b)

Accessory system

c)

Automatic system

d)

Autonomic system

50.

Larger than normal red blood cells are described as being

a)

Hyperchromic

b)

Hypochromic

c)

Microcytic

d)

Macrocytic