NAVLE Practice Test Exam Questions With
Revised Answers
A litter of 6 week old kittens is being evaluated because of intermittent soft stools with flecks of
blood. The kittens are confined in an unsanitary cage. Two direct fecal examinations show
oocysts. Which of the following is the most appropriate therapy?
dichlorvos
fenbendazol
ivermectin
piperazine
sulfadimethoxine - answer✔✔sulfadiemthoxine (Albon, for coccidiosis)
On examination of the cranial nerves in a 3-year old female cat, the right pupil appears to be
larger than the left pupil. The right pupil shows no response when light is shone into either eye.
The left pupil constricts when light is shone into either eye. Mild ventrolateral strabismus is
noted in the right eye only. These findings are most consistent with a lesion at which of the
following locations?
left occipital cortex
right occipita cortex
right optic (II) nerve
right oculomotor (III) nerve
right abducens (VI) nerve - answer✔✔right oculomotor (III) nerve
A 4-year old second-lactation Holstein cow that is 150 days in milk has been in anestrus since
calving. On palpation of the rectum, a cystic structure that is 3cm in diameter is identified on the
left ovary. Administration of which of the following is the most appropriate initial treatment?
Follicle-stimulating hormone followed by gonadotropin-releasing hormone in 15 days
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone followed by prostaglandin in 15 days
Melengesterol acetate followed by prostaglandin in 19 days
Prostaglandin followed by melengestrol acetate in 19 days - answer✔✔Gonadotropin-releasing
hormone followed by prostaglandin in 15 days
A 10-year-old commercial beef cow has had a gradually diminished appetite and progressive
weight loss over the past two months. Feces are dry and scanty. She continues to drink water.
Physical examination shows distention of the left paralumbar fossa and ventral right abdominal
wall. On rectal palpation, the rumen is full of firm ingesta and the ventral sac extends to the right
of midline (L-shaped). Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?
Administration of bisthmuth subsalicylate with sucrose
Administraiton of magnesium hydroxide
Exploratory laparotomy
Salvage to slaughter
Surgical creation of a rumen fistual - answer✔✔Salvage to slaughter
Fifteen percent to 20% of feedlot heifers that recently arrived from several auction markets are
anorectic. Physical examination of the heifers shows serous nasal and ocular discharge, short
explosive cough, and hyperemia of nasal mucosa. Which of the following is the most likely
diagnosis?
Mycoplasmosis - answer✔✔Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis
A group of 1000 5-week-old pigs has experienced a 2% death loss since weaning two weeks ago.
most of the deaths were sudden; however, approximately 3% of the pigs showed clinical signs of
lethargy, lameness, and labored breathing before dying. Postmortem examination of an affected
pig shows severe fibrinous pleuritis, pericarditis, and peritonitis. Which of the following is the
most likely causal organism?
Arcanobacterium suis
Escheria coli
Haemophilus parasuis
Salmonella cholerasuis
Streptococcus suis - answer✔✔Haemophilus parasuis
A 9-week-old Rottweiler-mix puppy is beign evaluated because of an itchy rash around the lips
and eyelids. Temperature is 103.3*F. Physical examination shows swellign of the muzzle,
pruritic, exudative pustiles around the lips and eyelids, and swelling of the submandibular lymph
nodes bilaterally. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment?
Cephalexin and prednisone
Clindamycin and carprofen
Enrofloxcin and etodolac
Topical amitraz
Topical betamethasone - answer✔✔Cephalexin and prednisone
A 5-year old Simmental cow who is used as a donor for embryo transfer is evaluated because of
the acute onset of anorexia and lethargy. She has been flushed six times; the most recent flushing
occured 10 days ago. Rectal temperature is 104*F . During PE, the cow is reluctant to move and
periodically kicks at her abdomen. On rectal palpation, the left kidney is grossly enlarged and
has a smooth texture. When stimulated to urinate, the urine is grossly hematuric; numerous blood
clots and fibrin are present. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment?
Administration of gentamicin intravenously
Administration of procaine penicillin G intramuscularly
Long-term catheterization of the bladder
Surgical removal of the enlarged kidney
No treatment is indicated - answer✔✔Administration of procaine penicillin G intramuscularly
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Brightstars. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
