Course: Veterinary Science
Test Name: 2024 Louisiana FFA Area 3 Veterinary Science CDE Written Exam
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1: All of the following are examples of zoonotic diseases except: 
 
A     cutaneous larva migrans
B     toxoplasmosis
C     Mad cow disease
D  X  Johne's disease

2: Which animal has the fastest heart rate? 
 
A     Cat
B     Goat
C  X  Hamster
D     Sheep

3: Which species typically has 2 mammary glands? 
 
A  X  Ovine
B     Bovine
C     Porcine
D     Canine

4: Which form of yeast is most commonly found in patients with ear infections? 
 
A  X  Malassezia pachydermatis
B     Candida albicans
C     Coccidioides immitis
D     Cryptococcus neoformans

5: What is another name for milk fever? 
 
A     Hyperkalemia
B     Hypercalcemia
C     Hypokalemia
D  X  Hypocalcemia

6: What would be given to help kill roundworms in a puppy? 
 
A  X  Anthelmintic
B     Antiemetic
C     Antipruritic
D     Antiseptic

7: The most important disease is hamster enteritis, also referred to as 
 
A     snuffles
B     parvo
C     scours
D  X  wet tail

8: Which species is used for hunting rodents and rabbits? 
 
A     Guinea pig
B     Hamster
C  X  Ferret
D     Gerbil

9: What is one reason why large breed puppies should eat large breed puppy food? 
 
A  X  It has a higher calcium level to reduce the risk of bone deformities.
B     The kibble is larger which decreases the choking hazard.
C     It is more energy dense to support rapid growth.
D     Large breed puppies require a different set of nutrients than small breed puppies.

10: All of the following are included in the anatomy of a dog's toenail except 
 
A     Nailbed
B     Quick
C     Keratin
D  X  Epidermis

11: A Coggins test is commonly used to detect which of the following, in horses? 
 
A     Equine Herpesvirus
B     Strangles
C  X  Equine Infectious Anemia
D     Colic

12: Which type of injection is used to desensitize the skin with a local anesthetic or perform allergy skin testing 
 
A  X  Intradermal
B     Subcutaneous
C     Transdermal
D     Intravenous

13: Which organ absorbs the majority of nutrients from ingested food? 
 
A     Large intestine
B     Stomach
C     Esophagus
D  X  Small intestine

14: Which species is nocturnal? 
 
A     Rabbits
B  X  Hamsters
C     Gerbils
D     Ferrets

15: Veterinary Client Patient Relationship satisfies all the following criteria except: 
 
A     The veterinarian has assumed responsibility of the patient regarding the health and veterinary treatment
B     The veterinarian is available for consultation
C     The veterinarian maintains medical records of the animals' treatments
D  X  The veterinarian assumes responsibility of the patient's medical bills

16: Rickettsial diseases are transmitted by which parasite? 
 
A     Roundworms
B     Flies
C     Mosquitoes
D  X  Ticks

17: Elevated intraocular pressure causes what disorder? 
 
A  X  Glaucoma
B     Entropion
C     Blepharitis
D     Corneal ulceration

18: Which example provides passive immunity? 
 
A  X  Colostrum
B     Killed Rabies vaccine
C     Modified live vaccine
D     Recovering from an illness

19: A producer calls you because his cow is in labor and he can see "the bag of waters." What is he seeing? 
 
A     Umbilical cord
B     Chorion
C  X  Amniotic sac
D     Caruncles

20: All of the following are true about rabies except: 
 
A     it is caused by a virus
B     is also known as hydrophobia
C     only occurs in mammals
D  X  can be treated with antibiotics

21: Which diagnostic test is used to determine the presence of mange mites? 
 
A  X  Skin scraping
B     Fluorescien dye
C     Excisional biopsy
D     Intradermal skin testing

22: Lateral recumbency is a form of 
 
A     Chemical restraint
B     Vocal restraint
C  X  Physical restraint
D     Not a real form of restraint

23: Alternative veterinary therapies include all the following except 
 
A     Physical therapy
B     Acupuncture
C  X  Antibiotics
D     Nutraceuticals

24: Which breed of cat has a complete lack of tail due to breed characteristics/standards? 
 
A  X  Manx
B     Ocicat
C     Bombay
D     Abyssinian

25: Indicator strips/tape on/in a surgical pack are activated when 
 
A     Proper temperature has been reached
B     Proper pressure has been reached
C     Proper time has been reached
D  X  All of the above

26: Which antibody does the body make in response to invading germs and is the only one that can cross the placenta? 
 
A     IgA
B     IgE
C  X  IgG
D     IgM

27: Which treatment would not be considered when first managing feline hyperthyroidism? 
 
A  X  Thyroid supplementation
B     Radioactive iodine
C     Surgical excision
D     Thyroxine blocker

28: Removing the sharp edges of a horse's teeth is called 
 
A     filing
B     trimming
C  X  floating
D     curetting

29: __________, also referred to as feline infectious enteritis or cat distemper, is caused by a parvovirus or DNA virus. 
 
A  X  Panleukopenia
B     Rhinotracheitis
C     Calicivirus
D     Pneumonitis 

30: Which of the following is considered a core vaccine for feline patients? 
 
A  X  Feline panleukopenia
B     Feline leukemia virus
C     Feline immunodeficiency virus
D     Bordetella bronchiseptica

31: Abnormal respiratory sounds include all the following except 
 
A     wheezes
B     gurgling
C     crackles
D  X  murmurs

32: All the following are examples of zoonotic diseases except: 
 
A     Rabies
B     Ringworm
C  X  Foot-and-mouth disease
D     Psittacosis

33: Protein, fats, and 	are nutrients that supply energy. 
 
A     water
B  X  carbohydrates
C     fiber
D     vitamins 

34: The type of roughage feed produced by fermenting chopped plant parts is 
 
A     Concentrate
B     Sweet feed
C  X  Silage
D     Hay

35: PPE such as lead aprons, gloves, and thyroid shields are required when taking radiographs (aka
x-	rays) to protect the veterinary staff from 
 
A     Heel effect
B     Anode
C     Cathode
D  X  Scatter radiation

36: The horse is a monogastric animal that can still digest grass. What organ makes this possible? 
 
A     Stomach
B     Salivary gland
C     Small intestine
D  X  Cecum

37: Which species communicates by standing upright and pounding their rear feet? 
 
A     Hamsters
B     Guinea pigs
C  X  Gerbils
D     Ferrets

38: Enteritis is probably the most common cause of death in rabbits. What part of the body is inflamed with this group of diseases? 
 
A     Upper respiratory tract
B     Urinary tract
C  X  Intestinal tract
D     Reproductive tract

39: Fever or increase in body temperature can also be referred to all the following except: 
 
A     Febrile
B     Pyrexia
C  X  Hypothermia
D     Hyperthermia

40: Cats are at risk of developing hepatic lipidosis after a prolonged period of what? 
 
A     Excess drinking
B     Restricted exercise
C     Antibiotic use
D  X  Anorexia

41: Which is not typically seen with early diabetes mellitus? 
 
A     Excessive thirst
B  X  Weight gain
C     Increased urination
D     Increased appetite

42: Bacteria present in four shapes. Which of the following is rod shaped? 
 
A     Staphylocci
B     Streptococci
C  X  Bacilli
D     Spirochetes

43: Which organ is not involved in breaking down fats? 
 
A     Pancreas
B     Liver
C     Gallbladder
 
D  X  Large intestine

44: On an ultrasound, the areas that appear dark relative to surrounding areas are said to be: 
 
A  X  Hypoechoic
B     Isoechoic
C     Hyperechoic
D     Subechoic

45: Which infectious disease do mosquitoes transmit to horses? 
 
A  X  West Nile virus
B     Potomac horse fever
C     Strangles
D     Equine protozoal myelitis

46: Copper toxicity most affects what organ? 
 
A     Kidney
B  X  Liver
C     Intestines
D     Uterus

47: Tachycardia describes a 	heart rate. 
 
A  X  fast
B     normal
C     slow
D     non existent

48: What is the process of bringing up food material from the stomach to the mouth for further chewing? 
 
A     Mastication
B  X  Rumination
C     Defecation
D     Eructation

49: The peripheral nervous system consists of the sensory somatic system and 
 
A     Plexus system
B     Accessory system
C     Automatic system
D  X  Autonomic system

50: Larger than normal red blood cells are described as being 
 
A     Hyperchromic
B     Hypochromic
C     Microcytic
D  X  Macrocytic