1. Which of the following drugs would be best to use first for rapid effective pain relief in acute pancreatitis in a dog?

• A. Meloxicam.
• B. A lidocaine constant rate infusion.
• C. A fentanyl patch.
• D. IV morphine.

2. What is the reported median disease free interval for cats with lymphocytic (low grade) intestinal lymphoma that achieve complete remission with chemotherapy treatment?

• A. 3 months
• B. 6 months
• C. 12 months
• D. 22 months

3. Which of the following statements is true?

• A. The presence of a sinus arrhythmia in a coughing dog indicates that an underlying cardiac cause of the cough is unlikely.
• B. Coughing in cats is almost always due to airway disease.
• C. Measurement of BNP (brain natriuretic peptide) may help differentiate between cardiac disease and respiratory disease in a coughing dog.
• D. All of the above.

4. Which of the following statements regarding atrial fibrillation (AF) is false?

• A. AF in the dog occurs most commonly secondary to underlying dilated cardiomyopathy or mitral valve disease.
• B. AF is one of the most common rhythm abnormalities seen in dogs.
• C. The AF heart rhythm is rapid and regular.
• D. AF is a poor prognostic sign in cats.

5. Which of the following tests is least indicated in the diagnostic workup for underlying causes of megaoesophagus in the dog?

• A. Acetylcholine receptor antibody test.
• B. ACTH stimulation test.
• C. Endoscopic examination of the oesophagus.
• D. Fasting blood glucose level.

6. The presenting clinical signs in dogs with laryngeal paralysis can include:

• A. Stridor
• B. Exercise intolerance.
• C. Loss or change of bark.
• D. All of the above.

7. The best fluid therapy to administer to a cat with severe ketoacidotic diabetes mellitus and unknown electrolyte status is:

• A. 0.9 % sodium chloride
• B. Lactated Ringers.
• C. 0.9% sodium chloride with 20 mmol/L of potassium chloride and 20 mmol/L of potassium phosphate.
• D. 0.9% sodium chloride with 20 mmol/L of potassium chloride.

8. Which of the following statements regarding idiopathic epilepsy in dogs is true?

• A. Seizures almost always start in dogs that are under 5 years in age.
• B. Oral diazepam has been shown to be a good monotherapy.
• C. Mild neurologic deficits between seizures are consistent with idiopathic epilepsy.
• D. Idiopathic epilepsy can be definitely diagnosed with an MRI scan.

9. The best treatment for chronic pancreatitis in cats is:

• A. Prednisone and a low fat diet.
• B. Pancreatic enzyme supplementation.
• C. Withholding food for 48 hours.
• D. I don't know what the best treatment for chronic pancreatitis in cats is.

10. Clinical signs associated with warfarin rodenticide toxicity can include:

• A. Haematuria.
• B. Lameness.
• C. Coughing.
• D. All of the above.

Answers.

1)D
2)D
3)D
4)C
5)D
6)D
7)C
8)A
9)D
10)D