Which of the following is not a congenital heart disease?
a) Tetralogy of Fallot
b)Persistent Pulmonic Hypertrophism
c)Aortic Stenosis
d) Ventricular Septal Defect
e) Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Persistent Pulmonic Hypertrophism
What is the most common cause of Chronic Mitral Valve Insufficiency?
a)Genetics
b) Chronic periodontal disease
c) Congestive Heart Failure
d) Obesity
c) Chronic periodontal disease
A cat presents to your clinic yowling in discomfort; upon exam you note bilateral hindlimb paralysis, poor femoral pulses, decreased rectal temperature, & cyanotic rear toe pads. He is most likely suffering from:
a) Aneurysm
b) Downer Cat Syndrome
c) Dilated cardiomyopathy
d) Feline Aortic Thromboembolism
e) A prolapsed lumbar disc in his spinal column
Feline Aortic Thromboembolism
Megaesophagus is a sign of which heart disease?
a) Persistent Right Aortic Arch
b) Patent Ductus Arteriosus
c) Overriding Aorta
d) Aortic Stenosis
e) Persistent Arterial Arch
persistent right aortic arch
Of the following reasons, which is not a possible cause for cardiac arrhythmias?
a) Endocarditis
b) Underlying heart disease
c) Pyrexia
d) Neoplasia
e) Electrolyte and acid-base imbalances
pyrexia
Proptosis refers to:
a) helping an animal walk by using a sling
b) penile prolapse
c) an eye popped out of its normal position
d) not knowing where one’s limbs are in space
e) dilation of the pupil
c) an eye popped out of its normal position
Which of the following would likely be seen when coumarin derivatives are ingested?
a) pale mucous membranes
b) tachycardia
c) frank blood in stool
d) a and b
e) a, b, and c
e) a, b, and c
Lacerations that do what are considered urgent?
a) penetrate muscle layers
b) penetrate the chest wall or abdomen
c) enter the oral cavity
d) enter a joint
e) b and d
e) b and d
Treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis includes all but which of the following?
a) frequent blood glucose testing
b) fluid therapy +/- electrolyte supplementation
c) discontinuing insulin
d) antibiotic therapy
e) insulin SQ, IM or IV via CRI
c) discontinuing insulin
Which of the following is not usually part of an emergency rapid exam in a dog or cat?
a) palpation of the limbs
b) checking for a pulse
c) palpation of the abdomen
d) checking mucous membranes for colour and capillary refill time
e) performing a rectal exam
e) performing a rectal exam
For which condition(s) is thoracocentesis especially indicated?
a) pneumothorax
b) pleural effusion
c) pulmonary edema
d) both pneumothorax and pleural effusion
e) a, b, and c
d) both pneumothorax and pleural effusion
On presentation to the clinic, which of the following would be most appropriate for the initial treatment of status epilepticus?
a) Diazepam
b) Phenobarbital
c) Primidone
d) Diazepam and Phenobarbital
e) Diazepam, Primidone and Phenobarbital
diazepam
Lacerations and bite wounds are in which triage class?
a) Class I (Critical)
b) Class II (Urgent)
c) Class III (Pressing)
d) Class IV (Not Pressing)
c) Class III (Pressing)
Which of the following is not indicated for the treatment of anaphylaxis?
a) antihistamines
b) corticosteroids
c) epinephrine
d) antibiotics
e) IV fluids
d) antibiotics
