Veterinary Science

Animal identification is a management practice which aids in biosecurity control. To which of the following animals would this management practice most likely apply? A. Pig B. Dog C. Cat D. Rabbit

Which of the following type of hormones helps the body prepare for conception and pregnancy? A. Estrogen B. Testosterone C. Epinephrine D. Progesterone

A guide dog would be an example of which of the following? A. Working animal B. Food production animals C. Non-domestic animal D. Endangered animal

In regards to research animals, which of the following is NOT a guarantee set forth by the Animal Welfare Act? A. Veterinary care B. Anesthesia or pain relievers C. Entertainment apparatuses D. Opportunity for exercise daily

Which chamber of the heart has the thickest muscular wall? A. Right atrium B. Left atrium C. Right ventricle D. Left ventricle

Which of the following is also known as a hemostat? A. Scissors B. Clamping forceps C. Tweezers D. Burdizzo

Which of the following species is considered a hindgut-fermenter? A. Dog B. Cat C. Sheep D. Horse

Which of the following is considered the “master gland” of the endocrine system? A. Pituitary gland B. Hypothalamus C. Medulla D. Adrenal gland

Your veterinarian prescribed a dose of medication for your pig which is 1 mL/20lbs. Your pig currently weighs 100 lbs. How many milliliters should you give your pig. A. 1 mL B. 2 mL C. 5 mL D. 10 mL

Which of the following organizations identifies the minimum standards required to enter the veterinarian profession and to remain in practice? A. American Veterinarian Medical Association B. American Association of Veterinary State Boards C. Veterinarian Practice Association D. Board of Veterinary Medicine

After an injury, what generally happens to blood platelets? A. They increase B. They decrease C. They stay the same D. They die

While examining your dog during his annual physical exam, the veterinarian palpates his belly in order to check for which of the following? A. Enlarged organs B. Dehydration C. Elevated heart rate D. Anemia

Ring worm, avian influenza and West Nile virus are classified as which of the following type of disease? A. Bacterial B. Zoonotic C. Parasitic D. Protozoal

The process of lifting and folding the skin of the animal prior to giving a subcutaneous injection is called which of the following? A. Tenting B. Aspirating C. Injecting D. Vaccinating

Antibiotics are most effective on which of the following types of diseases and/or infections? A. Bacterial B. Viruses C. Allergies D. Fungal

The normal urine pH level for your cat is 6.5. This level would be considered to be which of the following? A. Neutral B. Mildly acidic C. Alkaline D. Mildly alkaline

Prescription drugs are sometimes referred to as which of the following? A. Extralabel B. Legend C. Analgesics D. Common

Which of the following is a deficiency of red blood cells and hemoglobin in the blood? A. Hypothermia B. Anemia C. Arrhythmia D. Hyperthermia

Which of the following is the process of eliminating or killing bacteria and other living organisms? A. Lubrication B. Sterilization C. Washing D. Cleaning

Which of the following describes dyspnea? A. Hypothermia B. Anemia C. Arrhythmia D. Labored breathing

Which of the following prefixes means “above”? A. Sub B. Peri C. Post D. Supra

A cat’s pulse was measured at 120 beats per minute. How many beats did the veterinarian count during the 15 second measuring interval? A. 20 B. 30 C. 40 D. 50

In wound care, which of the follow is defined as the removal of dead tissue? A. Debridement B. Enema C. Prophylaxis D. Trimming

Once instruments are scrubbed, rinsed, dried and wrapped, the surgery pack is placed in which of the following to complete the sterilization process? A. Radiograph B. Autoclave C. Centrifuge D. Endoscope