NAVLE Clinical Practice Exam 1

In a dog with Cushing's disease (hyperadrenocorticism), which diagnostic test differentiates pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism (PDH) from an adrenal tumor?

A 10-year-old mare presents with a swollen, painful udder and a sick foal by her side. Milk from the mare's udder is thick and yellow. This condition can be fatal to the foal if it ingests the milk. What is the most likely diagnosis for the mare?

In sheep, which condition is characterized by a sudden onset of hyperexcitability, tremors, and opisthotonus, often after shearing or handling?

In which species is copper toxicity a notable concern due to their inability to efficiently excrete dietary copper?

Which of the following pathogens is a common cause of kennel cough in dogs?

Which of the following is a primary respiratory disease in cattle associated with Mycoplasma bovis?

What is the most common type of heart disease in adult cats?

A young lamb presents with fine tremors, especially when stimulated, and a 'star-gazing' appearance. This condition is associated with the ingestion of which plant?

A dog presents with chronic weight loss, polyphagia, and steatorrhea. A deficiency in which of the following is the most likely cause?

In pigs, which disease manifests as vesicles on the snout and feet, and is often confused with foot-and-mouth disease?

A dog presents with a swollen, painful ear flap filled with blood. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A horse presents with signs of colic. On rectal examination, a large, firm, non-painful mass is palpated. What is the likely diagnosis?

Which avian disease is characterized by neurological symptoms, twisted necks, and tremors?

A goat presents with a rough coat, weight loss, and diarrhea. Upon fecal examination, high egg counts of a nematode parasite are observed. Which is the most likely parasite?

A farmer reports several of his chickens are showing unilateral facial swelling, nasal discharge, and a drop in egg production. What is the most probable diagnosis?

Which condition in cows is caused by a deficiency in magnesium?

Which tick-borne disease in dogs causes cyclic thrombocytopenia due to the organism's preference for megakaryocytes?

Which condition in birds is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin D, leading to poor bone formation?

Which parasitic infection in cattle causes bottle jaw, anemia, and edema?

Which of the following diseases in sheep is characterized by pruritus, wool break, and skin inflammation?

A horse presents with sudden onset lameness, bounding digital pulses, and heat in the hoof. What is the most probable diagnosis?

A 2-year-old indoor cat presents with acute onset of dyspnea, cyanosis, and open-mouth breathing. The cat is tachycardic with a gallop rhythm on auscultation. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A dog presents with excessive thirst, urination, and has a pot-bellied appearance. Elevated liver enzymes are noted on a blood panel. What is the most likely diagnosis?

In swine, which of the following diseases presents with vesicles and ulceration on the snout, feet, and coronary bands?

A 6-month-old kitten presents with sudden blindness. Upon examination, the lenses appear opaque. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A cow is observed having difficulty rising, with stiffness in the hind limbs. This condition worsened after calving. What is the likely diagnosis?

A horse presents with stiffness, muscle atrophy, and a shifting lameness. Which of the following is a probable cause?

Which disease in cats is associated with coronavirus and causes a granulomatous inflammation in the abdomen?

A 7-year-old male neutered Dachshund presents with acute onset of inability to use the hind limbs. Deep pain is absent on neurological examination. What is the most appropriate immediate course of action?

A dairy cow has been observed with decreased milk yield, arched back, and reluctance to move. On physical examination, the cow has an increased heart rate and a 'ping' is heard on the left flank. What is the most probable diagnosis?