DVM Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Small Animal Internal Medicine Questions and Answers

Question 1

A 10-year-old male neutered Domestic Shorthair cat is presented with a 2-month history of weight loss despite a ravenous appetite.
Physical examination reveals a thin body condition, a heart rate of 240 bpm, and a palpable nodule in the cervical region.
Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Hyperthyroidism

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Chronic Kidney Disease

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Diabetes Mellitus

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Lymphoma

Question 2

A 7-year-old female spayed Golden Retriever is presented for evaluation of polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, and a pot-bellied appearance. An ACTH stimulation test is performed. Which of the following results would be most consistent with a diagnosis of hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's disease)?

Accepted Answer

Normal pre-ACTH cortisol, markedly elevated post-ACTH cortisol

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Low pre-ACTH cortisol, low post-ACTH cortisol

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High pre-ACTH cortisol, normal post-ACTH cortisol

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Normal pre-ACTH cortisol, low post-ACTH cortisol

Question 3

Which of the following is the gold standard for the diagnosis of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) in dogs?

Accepted Answer

Serum Trypsin-Like Immunoreactivity (TLI) Test

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Serum Amylase and Lipase levels

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Abdominal Ultrasound

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Fecal Elastase Test

Question 4

A 4-year-old male neutered Standard Poodle presents in a state of collapse. Bloodwork reveals a Na:K ratio of 21:1, azotemia, and hypoglycemia. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's disease)

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Acute renal failure

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Diabetic ketoacidosis

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Severe gastrointestinal disease

Question 5

The definitive diagnosis of diabetes mellitus in a dog requires the presence of which of the following findings?

Accepted Answer

Persistent fasting hyperglycemia and glycosuria

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Elevated fructosamine and glycosuria

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Weight loss and polyuria

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Ketonuria and hyperglycemia

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a common cause or contributing factor for the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats?

Accepted Answer

High-protein diet in a healthy adult cat

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Polycystic kidney disease (PKD)

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Pyelonephritis

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Hypertension