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DVM NAVLE-Style VIP Practice Exam
DVM — The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine licensing exam in North America is the NAVLE (North American Veterinary Licensing Examination), administered by the International Council of Veterinary Assessment (ICVA); it consists of 360 questions (300 scored + 60 pretest) delivered over two 4-hour sessions, covering companion animals, equine, food animals, poultry, exotics, and public health across clinical, pharmacological, and diagnostic domains.
29
Questions
90m
Time Limit
75.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 29👑 VIP
A 9-year-old male neutered Golden Retriever presents with a 3-week history of exercise intolerance, coughing at night, and a 2 kg weight gain. Physical exam reveals a heart rate of 140 bpm, a grade IV/VI left apical systolic murmur, jugular venous distension, and muffled heart sounds. Thoracic radiographs demonstrate cardiomegaly with a globoid cardiac silhouette and pleural effusion. Echocardiography reveals a large anechoic pericardial effusion with right atrial collapse during diastole. Which of the following is the most appropriate immediate intervention?
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