1- A 3-month-old calf presented with a closed tibial fracture. What is the best treatment?
A- Stall rest and NSAIDs
B- External fixation with a cast
C- Amputation
D- Internal fixation with plates
E- Euthanasia
2- A 4-year-old dairy cow shows reduced feed intake, fever, and arched back posture.
What is the most appropriate surgical treatment?
A- Left flank laparotomy and rumenotomy
B- Exploratory laparotomy
C- Antibiotic therapy only
D- Right flank laparotomy and omentopexy
E- Ventral midline laparotomy
3- What is the most common radiographic view for detecting hip dysplasia in dogs?
A- Ventrodorsal extended view
B- Lateral view
C- Frog-leg view
D- Flexed lateral view
E- Oblique view
4- What is the primary risk of anesthetizing a ruminant?
A- Hypoglycemia
B- Hypoventilation
C- Ruminal tympany and aspiration
D- Malignant hyperthermia
E- Hypotension
5 A cat is diagnosed with diaphragmatic hernia. What is the best treatment?
A- Hernial belt application
B- Fluid therapy
C- Conservative management
D- Surgical repair
E- Oxygen therapy only
6- A 4- Year- old goat suffers from gangrenous mastitis. Which anesthetic technique is
the most effective for mastectomy in this goat?
A- General anesthesia
B- Lumbosacral epidural analgesia
C- Sacrococcygeal epidural analgesia
D- Intercoccygeal epidural analgesia
E- Linear infiltration analgesia
7- A seven-year-old mare has a tendon problem. What is the best ultrasound frequency
for conforming the diagnosis?
A- 2-3 MHz
B- 4-5 MHz
C- 5.5-6 MHz
D- 7.5-10 MHz
E- 12-14 MHz
8- A 10-year-old buffalo suffers from traumatic reticuloperitonitis. What is the best
anesthia for this buffalo to have a rumenotomy?
A- Posterior epidural analgesia
B- Anterior epidural analgesia
C- Ring black analgesia
D- Inverted L-field block analgesia
E- Topical analgesia
9- A 3-month-old calf has an umbilical swelling. What is the best diagnostic method for
differential diagnosis?
A- Ultrasonography
B- Radiography
C- Ferroscopy
D- Aseptic aspiration
E- Laboratory diagnosis
10- Which of the following is frequently applied for tranquilization in ruminants?
A- Xylazine HCl
B- Chloral hydrate
C- Thiopental sodium
D- Lidocaine HCl
E- Ketamine HCI
11- Stay sutures are surgical sutures that are commonly used in several surgeries. What
is the purpose of these sutures?
A- Closure of the hollow organs
B- Closure of the skin
C- Better holding and handling of the operating area
D- Ligation of the blood vessels
E- Suturing of the tendons
12- How should a cat with a splenic neoplasm be treated?
A- Chemotherapy
B- Irradiation
C- No treatment
D- Splenectomy
E- Cryosurgery
13- The accompanying radiograph shows a dog consuming a large meal after heavy
exercise. What's your diagnosis?
A- Hepatomegaly
B- Gastric dilatation
C- Gastric dilatation-volvulus
D- Choke
E- Paralytic ileus
14- A four-year-old goat suffers from a recent rectal prolapse. What are the main lines
of treatment for this case?
A- Treatment of the primary cause, lavage and reduction of the protruding tissue, as
well as placement of a temporary purse-string suture
B- Lavage and reduction of the protruding tissue, as well as placement of Cushing's
suture
C- Lavage and reduction of the protruding tissue, as well as placement of Cushing's
suture
D- Lavage and reduction of the protruding tissue, as well as placement of Lembert's
suture
E- Treatment of the primary cause, lavage and reduction of the protruding tissue, as
well as placement of Cushing's suture
15- A seven-month-old calf suffers from a recent rectal prolapse. Which anesthetic
technique is most effective for the treatment of this calf?
A- General anesthesia
B- Topical analgesia
C- Anterior epidural analgesia
D- Posterior epidural analgesia
E- Ring block analgesia
16- You are called to examine a buffalo suffering from a sudden stop of eating and
abdominal distension. Close observation revealed food particles dropped from the
mouth. Clinical examination revealed a hard swelling at the lower left side of the neck
that was movable by manipulation. What is the best method to be used for diagnosis
and therapy at the same time?
A- Ultrasonographic examination region.
B- Radiographic examination of the neck region
C- Introduction of a stomach tube gently through the esophagus
D- Needle paracentesis of the swollen area
E- Directly open the area to evacuate the content without anesthesia
17- Which of the following is frequently used as a positive contrast medium in small
animal radiography?
A- Room air
B- Oxygen
C- Carbon dioxide
D- Water
E- Barium compounds
18- A 7-year-old cow has sudden large swelling following gluteal trauma. Aseptic
aspiration yields serosanguinous fluid. What is the best approach to this case?
A- Topical treatment with iodine ointment 10%
B- Topical treatment with iodine ointment 5%
C- Opening of the swelling after 2 to 3 days
D- Opening of the swelling after 10 to 14 days
E- Opening of the swelling after two months
19- What role does soda lime play in the inhalation of an anesthetic apparatus?
A- Absorption of oxygen
B- Absorption of carbon dioxide
C- Absorption of anesthetic agent
D- Absorption of nitrogen
E- Absorption of nitrous oxide
20- The ultrasound image of the developing fetal bones appears:
A- Hyperechoic
B- Hypoechoic
C- Anechoic
D- Variable echogenic
E- Mixed echogenicity
21- Which of the following is not a complication of laparotomy in dogs
A- Rectal prolapse
B- Hemorrhage
C- Infection
D- Incisional hernia
E- Seroma
22- The accompanying radiograph shows a cat with anorexia, lethargy and vomiting.
What’s your diagnosis?
A- Hepatomegaly
B- Urinary retention
C- Gastritis
D- Megacolon
E- Intestinal foreign bodies
23- Which of the following tissues is most sensitive to radiation?
A- Cartilage
B- Muscle
C- Bone marrow
D- Liver
E- Stomach
24- A seven-year-old cow is subjected to extirpation of the eyeball. What is the best
method to achieve hemostasis during surgery?
A- Digital pressure
B- Packing with gauze (after surgery)
C- Application of adrenaline
D- Injection of vitamin K
E- Ligation of the bleeders (during surgery)
25- A four-year-old buffalo has traumatic reticuloperitonitis, and rumenotomy is
recommended. Which of the following suture sizes is most appropriate to close the
abdomen?
A- 0 - 5
B- 0 - 3
C- 0 - 2
D- 0 - 0
E- 2
26- A 5-year-old dog under general injectable anesthesia shows shallow respiratory rate
<12 bpm, heart rate 60-90 bpm, ventrally rotated eyeball, moderately dilated pupil,
absence of all reflexes and greatly reduced muscle tone. What is the stage of general
anesthesia in this dog?
A- Stage I Excitatory Stage
B- Stage II light anesthesia
C- Stage III Surgical anesthesia.
D- stage IV Deep anesthesia
E- Stage V: Moribund stage
27- A three-year-old stallion is admitted to your clinic for an elective open castration.
What is the best management of the skin wound?
A- Suturing with a simple interrupted pattern
B- Suturing with a simple continuous pattern
C- Suturing with horizontal mattress pattern
D- Suturing with vertical mattress pattern
E- leaving open without suturing
28) Which of the following is frequently applied for epidural anesthesia in large animals?
A) Pentobarbital
B) Chloral hydrate
C) Thiopental sodium
D) Lidocaine HCI
E) Ketamine HCI
29) Which of the following tissues is most sensitive to radiation?
A) Cartilage
B) Muscle
C) Bone marrow
D) Liver
E) Stomach
30) Fracture healing rate in young animals is Same as in older animals
Greater than older animals
A) Same as in older animals
B) Greater than older animals
C) Slower than older animals
D) Sometimes slower and sometimes greater
E) Not occurring at all
31) Which of the following requires an emasculator in equine?
A) Castration
B) Laparotomy
C) Cardiology
D) Orthopedics
E) Dentistry
32) An eight-year-old mare has keratoma. What is the best method for achieving
hemostasis during excision?
A) Thumb pressure
B) Ligation
C) Crushing by artery forceps
D) Tampon application
E) Tourniquet application
33) A two-year-old dog suffers from an intestinal obstruction. How long do you fast this
dog prior to the enterotomy?
A) 4hours
B) 6 hours
C) 12 hours
D) 18 hours
E) 24 hours 22
34) The accompanying radiograph shows a dog hit by a car. What's your diagnosis? (no
radiograph)
A) Aseptic necrosis of the femoral head
B) Pelvic fractures
C) Hip luxation
D) Femoral head and neck fracture
E) Capital physeal fracture
35) A five-year-old tom cat shows off food, anuria and depression. Abdominal palpation
reveals distended urinary bladder. What is the first line of treatment for this case?
A) Medicinal treatment
B) Urethral catheterization
C) Cystotomy
D) Cystotomy and urethrostomy
E) Cystocentesis
36) How should a cat with a splenic neoplasm be treated?
A) Chemotherapy
B) Irradiation
C) No treatment
D) Splenectomy
E) Cryosurgery
37) What role does soda lime play in inhalation anesthetic apparatus?
A) Absorption of oxygen
B) Absorption of carbon dioxide
C) Absorption of anesthetic agent
D) Absorption of nitrogen
E) Absorption of nitrous oxide
38) A 7-year-old cow suffers from distended jugular veins as well as submandibular,
brisket and ventral abdominal edema. Cardiac auscultation reveals tachycardia and
muffled heart sounds. Which diagnostic imaging techniques are required to confirm
your diagnosis?
A) Radiography of the thorax and reticulum
B) Radiography and ultrasonography of the thorax and reticulum
C) Radiography and ultrasonography of the reticulum
D) Radiography and ultrasonography of the thorax
E) Ultrasonography of the thorax and reticulum
39) A 5-year-old buffalo suffers from cold lameness, subtle extension of the left hind
limb, phalangeal flexion and dragging the tip of the claws. What is the best surgical
treatment for this case?
A) Closed middle patellar desmotomy in standing position
B) Opened medial patellar desmotomy in standing position
C) Opened medial patellar desmotomy in lateral recumbency
D) Closed medial patellar desmotomy in standing position
E) Closed medial patellar desmotomy in lateral recumbency
40) A 10-year-old buffalo suffers from traumatic reticuloperitonitis. What is the best
anesthesia for this buffalo to have a rumenotomy?
A) Posterior epidural analgesia
B) Anterior epidural analgesia
C) Ring block analgesia
D) Inverted-L field block analgesia
E) Topical analgesia
41) A 4-year-old goat suffers from gangrenous mastitis. Which anesthetic technique is
most effective for mastectomy in this goat?
A) General anesthesia
B) Lumbosacral epidural analgesia
C) Sacrococcygeal epidural analgesia
D) intercoccygeal epidural analgesia
E) Linear infiltration analgesia
42) A seven-year-old mare has a tendon problem. What is the best ultrasound frequency
for confirming the diagnosis?
A) 2-3 MHz
B) 4-5 MHz
C) 5.5-6 MHz
D) 7.5-10 MHz
E) 12-14 MHz
43) When a cow of good health status had > 180-degree uterine torsion came to the
clinic two days after its initial diagnosis, the best approach for it is:
A) C-section
B) Fetal fixation per vagina
C) Cow rolling with uterine fixation
D) Induction of abortion
E) Cow slaughter
44- A five-year-old dog has persistent ear hematoma. What is the best suture pattern for
surgery?
A- Simple interrupted pattern
B- Simple continuous pattern
C- Horizontal mattress pattern
D- Vertical mattress pattern
E- Purse-string pattern
45- A two-year-old cat has a mandibular symphyseal fracture. What is the best suture
material for fixation of this fracture?
A- Polyglactin 910
B- Silk
C- Catgut
D- Proline
E- Stainless steel
46- Fracture healing rate in young animals is
A- Sameas in older animals
B- Greater than older animals
C- Slower than older animals
D- Sometimes slower and sometimes greater
E- Not occurring at all
47- A seven-year-old ram has a unilateral testicular neoplasm. What is the best
treatment for this ram?
A- Surgical castration
B- Bloodless castration using a rubber ring
C- Chemical castration
D- Immuno castration
E- Bloodless castration using Burdizzo castrator
48- A five-year-old buffalo suffers from traumatic reticulo-peritonitis and rumenotomy is
recommended. What is the best control for this surgery?
A- Standing position in a stanchion
B- Left lateral recumbency
C- Right lateral recumbency
D- Sternal recumbency
E- Dorsal recumbency
49- A five-year-old horse suffers from a unilateral epistaxis. Which of the following
methods is suitable as a first aid for hemostasis?
A- Ligation of the bleeders
B- Cauterization
C- Injection with vitamin K
D- Application of ice packs to the nasal passage (and packing a gauze with
adrenaline)
E- Application of a pressure bandage
50- A 2-year-old ram is admitted to your clinic for elective castration. What is the best
method for this purpose?
A- Open covered castration
B- Open uncovered castration
C- Chemical castration
D- Immuno castration
-E Bloodless castration using Burdizzo castrator
51- Which of the following is considered a closed wound?
A- Contusion
B- Laceration
C- Puncture
D- Bite
E- Incision
