SFMS Veterinary Medicine Practice Test

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• Which statement about African Horse Sickness in zebras is true?
• Not listed as a sign or symptom of Rabies in an animal?
• What organism is responsible for screwworms?
• A pseudoruminant is defined as an animal with how many stomach compartments?
• Regions of the sole of a horse hoof?
• Which functions are attributed to the reticulum in the sourced material?
• Which term describes a castrated male horse?
• What is the route of administration for amoxicillin/clavulanate in dogs?
• A juvenile sheep is called a
• After the initial Canine DAPP vaccine dose at 6 weeks, how often are subsequent doses given until 16 weeks?
• Which compartment functions similarly to the monogastric stomach due to its gastric digestion role?
• WHMC Form 3381 is used for what purpose?
• Which statement is true regarding mortality in horses vs zebras for African Horse Sickness?
• Which antibiotic is not the drug of choice for UTIs due to potential side effects, though it can treat skin infections?
• Which factor contributes to the development of equine colic?
• Which of the following is NOT a camelid?
• Which vital sign is unique to ruminants? (spell out)
• Organism that causes demodectic mange
• How should a healthy ruminant present?
• What is the average distance a pack animal can travel in a day?
• Canine DAPP vaccine maintenance dose timing
• What is the definitive method for diagnosing intestinal parasites in dogs?
• Which diagnostic method is used to detect a corneal abrasion in a mule?
• Which protective measure is listed for Tularemia when processing animals?
• Between cattle and camels, which has the longer gestation period?
• Which is a sign of corneal conjunctivitis (pink eye) in cattle?
• Where is a pig snare placed and laced?
• SF517 records what?
• Foot-and-mouth disease is endemic in which regions?
• Which diagnostic test is used to diagnose mange in canines?
• Hypersalivation in cattle is most commonly associated with which condition?
• In horses, what is the coffin bone?
• If an MPC/MWD is bitten by a camp dog, what is the recommended protocol?
• In canines, yellow SAPE consists of:
• What is the process called when a ruminant regurgitates, rechews, and reswallowing?
• Which term describes a disease transmitted from animals to humans through a definite and intermediate host, with examples such as Echinococcus and Trichinosis?
• Rift Valley Fever is transmitted primarily by which route?
• Which option correctly provides the brand name for Flunixin meglumine?
• What are important considerations when injecting farm animals?
• Direct smear fecal exam is best to detect which organism?
• Which of the following is a New World camelid?
• A group of caprines is called
• Which statement about laminitis is most accurate?
• Which of the following is listed as a treatment for colic in horses?
• What is the safe minimum internal cooking temperature for fresh pork?
• Which necropsy finding may be associated with Tularemia in animals?
• Which form is used for immunizations within DoD MWD/MPC records?
• Is African Horse Sickness zoonotic?
• What is the term for an intact male horse?
• What is the safe minimum internal cooking temperature for fresh beef, veal, and lamb?
• What is the most common cause of external ear infection in dogs?
• What clinical signs are commonly associated with heartworm infestation in dogs?
• Which of the following is a sign of Tularemia in animals?
• Which combination correctly describes a rabies vaccination detail from the notes?
• What is the earliest age for the DAPP vaccine?
• What is the gestation period for cattle in months?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a clinical sign of internal parasites in horses?
• Which vector transmits Equine Encephalitis?
• Which statement best describes the effect of a properly applied twitch?
• Indications for hydromorphone in canines include which of the following?
• Route of meloxicam (Mobic) in canines
• During postmortem inspection of poultry intended for consumption, lymphoid tumors are found in the liver. What is the recommended disposition of the product?
• Which of the following is NOT a listed route for fentanyl administration in canines?
• Which tissue is most characteristically affected by vesicles in foot-and-mouth disease?
• Canine Fecal exam frequency
• SF519 contains what?
• Animals that carry the most weight as a pack animal?
• Chemical solutions used in fecal exams for canines
• Which item listed is not a roughage?
• Contents of AF Form 2110A section four include which items?
• Which exposure is included in Tularemia transmission?
• How many types of mange are typically recognized in dogs?
• Cephalexin is indicated for skin and soft tissue infections, including infected wounds.
• What is the best preventative for enterotoxemia caused by Clostridium perfringens in cattle?
• Which item is a roughage?
• Which of the following is a core vaccine for adult dogs?
• Foot and mouth disease (FMD) host/victims include
• What term describes a group of sheep?
• Which NSAID is associated with greater risk of side effects in dogs?
• Most common source of Rabies cases in the US?
• Which category is correctly paired with a safe minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit?
• After 24 hours of withholding, what feeding approach is recommended?
• What is the gestation length for camels?
• What are the routes of administration for hydromorphone in canines?
• Which benzodiazepine-based approach should be co-administered with Ketamine or an opiate for canine restraint?
• After the initial water withholding period, how often should water be offered to a dog?
• Which of the following best represents the information contained on the front cover of AF Form 2110A?
• Outside of the host animal, where can foot-and-mouth disease virus reside?
• What is the normal heart rate range for a horse?
• A juvenile caprine is called
• In canine mange, which type is zoonotic?
• Which of the following is NOT a New World camelid?
• Which form is used for a Radiograph Report?
• Which form of Anthrax is associated with inhalation of spores?
• Adult female cattle are called what?
• Which statement best describes the risk of screwworm reintroduction via animal movement?
• Which set lists the four D's of animal rejection for consumption?
• Which animal is most likely to use a hobble for restraint?
• What route is used for administering canine rabies vaccine?
• What type of drugs are typically not safe on animals?
• For prompt wound management in livestock, what is a common complication to avoid?
• Tail twist is primarily used to encourage which action in the animal?
• Which is an example of an exam that can be conducted beyond SAPE?
• Which term denotes cattle with humps?
• What is the vector for Equine Encephalitis?
• In cattle, hypersalivation is most often associated with which problem?
• Dexmedetomidine is not recommended for which procedure in canines?
• The term withers refers to which anatomical area?
• Which statement describes the DAPP vaccine administration as per the notes?
• Which is a common sign of equine encephalitis?
• What is an important consideration when giving intramuscular injections in farm animals?
• What is the maintenance dosing interval for canine rabies vaccine?
• For shelled seafood, which instruction best determines doneness during cooking?
• Dose of reversal for an antisedanz(e) in canines?
• The term 'Gelding' refers to what?
• Which practice helps ensure safe intramuscular injections?
• Which species serves as the reservoir for African Horse Sickness?
• The coffin bone in horses is which bone?
• Which statement describes how BSE can be transmitted to humans?
• Which of the following ranges represents the normal heart rate for a horse?
• Which of the following is a general route of transmission for zoonotic and foreign diseases?
• Which statement about the canine vaccination program's combo shot is true?
• Which statement best reflects the goal of large animal extrication planning?
• Beyond yellow and red SAPE, which exam can be conducted?
• An ovine less than a year old is called a
• How does a twitch work?
• What is the term for an adult female caprine?
• Can anthrax spread through wool and hides?
• Which category is correctly paired with a safe minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit?
• Which disease is the deer/elk form of BSE known as?
• A dog suspected of heartworm disease may present with which combination of signs?
• What is the most important factor in the physical restraint of an animal?
• How were screwworms eradicated in the United States?
• What is the safe minimum internal cooking temperature for ground beef, pork, veal, and lamb?
• Which analgesic can be administered rectally as part of OTFC?
• The DAPP (combo) vaccine is typically given by which route?
• The area known as the withers is located where?
• Which form is used to document immunizations within the DoD MWD/MPC record jacket?
• Which statement accurately compares safe cooking temperatures for ground meats versus whole cuts of beef?
• Which of the following is a core vaccine for adult dogs?
• The earliest age to begin rabies vaccination is 12 Weeks. Which option lists this correctly?
• A male sheep is called a
• Culicoides imicola belongs to which insect group?
• Which of the following is a core vaccine for adult dogs?
• Which drug is indicated for sedation and acute severe pain?
• Heartworm preventive medicine frequency
• Which are signs and symptoms of African Trypanosomiasis?
• What is the key difference between MPC and MWD?
• What can Herpes B cause in humans from monkeys?
• What should you initially do when an animal is diagnosed with mange?
• What is the term for an adult female cattle?
• Which option correctly describes the pig snare placement?
• Which animals are not considered to be a Rabies risk?
• Which route is common to amoxicillin/clavulanate, cephalexin, metronidazole, and TMP-SMX in canines?
• Cephalexin is indicated for which condition in dogs?
• Which of the following is NOT characteristic of BSE?
• The reason for stringent PPE requirements in primate research labs?
• Hog Cholera is endemic in which regions?
• What can Herpes simplex cause in monkeys?
• Which term describes a disease transmitted from animals to humans through an intermediate invertebrate host?
• The endemic areas for Rift Valley Fever are in which regions?
• Indications for ceftriaxone in canines include which of the following?
• Which compartment absorbs volatile fatty acids, bicarbonate, and water?
• Which of the following is NOT a listed functional use of an MPC?
• Which of the following is a sign of Tularemia in humans?
• What is the earliest age at which a dog can receive the rabies vaccine?
• Indications for ertapenem in canines specify it is only used for which condition?
• Cush is the sternal recumbency position used in which animal?
• Antigenic Drift is defined as?
• Which of the following is a public health impact associated with foreign animal diseases being introduced?
• Route of carprofen (Rimadyl) in canines
• How many liters of water does a pack horse consume in a day?
• Rumping is a method of restraining which animal?
• Which drug is indicated for sedative/retraining and analgesia?
• What is a key hoof difference between horses and cows?
• What are the indications for amoxicillin/clavulanate in dogs?
• Fecal exam method in canines
• In taxonomy, what term refers to cattle at the genus level?
• What is the route of metronidazole (Flagyl) in dogs?
• Which adverse effects are associated with meloxicam use in dogs?
• Antibiotic of choice for skin problems in canines
• In taking history (HPI) for cattle, which question is not relevant?
• What is the most severe form of anthrax?
• The tail jack is a restraint technique used in cattle that involves which action?
• Which term correctly identifies an intact male horse?
• Equine encephalitis in humans is important to recognize because it is a
• Which form is used for an anesthesia record?
• Which attribute is noted for the rumen in the source material?
• Which statement best describes the virulence of foot-and-mouth disease?
• Which front cover item is included on AF Form 2110A?
• Which restraint is recommended to move a docile steer?
• Rift Valley Fever is transmitted by which mosquito genera?
• What is a treatment for saddles sores in pack animals?
• Which of the following is a sign of Rift Valley Fever in livestock?
• What is the process of regurgitating, rechewing, and reswallowing called?
• Indications for morphine in canines include which of the following?
• Castrated male cattle used for draft are called what?
• The term antemortem is associated with which process?
• Heartworm testing frequency with no missed prevention
• Which of the following is a deep sedation combination that includes Dilaudid?
• The dog 'combo' shot is made up of which diseases?
• Who has overall authority on how to eliminate an outbreak of FAD?
• What is the safe minimum internal cooking temperature for whole poultry?
• What is the earliest age for the canine rabies vaccine?
• DD Form 1829 is used for recording what?
• When evaluating a cow for pink eye, which sign would you expect to see?
• Unvaccinated humans with potential exposure to Rabies receive:
• What is an indication for fentanyl in canines?
• How should you move livestock?
• Which statement reflects the typical reaction when you stand in front of the shoulders in the flight zone?
• In the vomiting management protocol for dogs, how long should water be withheld?
• DoD canines health exams occur semi- annually?
• Which of the following is a core vaccine for adult dogs?
• Which of the following is an Old World camelid?
• In flight-zone handling, which anatomical area serves as the point of balance?
• When a canine presents with a foot laceration and a bandaged foot, what is the recommended action regarding the toes?
• How often are DoD canines examined by a veterinarian?
• The term caprine refers to which animal?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the three key parts in treating a foot abscess in farm animals?
• What is the earliest age at which a dog can receive the DAPP vaccine?
• SF516 is used for which type of report?
• What will advise us when overseas on FADs in a region?
• What animal is most likely to use a hobble for restraint?
• Which region is NOT listed as an endemic area for Hog Cholera?
• Which sign is listed as a sign of Rabies in animals?
• Indications for meloxicam (Mobic) in canines
• Which statement about assessing rumen motility is true?
• What should be removed after administration of opiates to canines?
• Which item identifies a dog on the AF Form 2110A front cover?
• What is the cause of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a preferred breed for Military Working Dogs?
• Which item is one of the six rights of drug administration?
• In equine anatomy, the coffin bone corresponds to which bone?
• African Horse Sickness mortality in zebras is typically?
• A female sheep is called a
• Which statement is true about the canine vaccines in the notes?
• What is the term for a newborn cattle?
• Why is it important to treat wounds in livestock as soon as possible?
• Antigenic Shift occurs when?
• What are the two rules of hoof trimming?
• Which back cover item provides a canine photo?
• Roughages include which of the following?
• SF512 is used for what?
• What is the term for a group of bovines?
• A canine patient has a laceration with a foot bandage covering the toes. What is the recommended foot-bandaging protocol?
• Which vector is primarily responsible for African Horse Sickness?
• How should a properly trimmed hoof be oriented when viewed from the front?
• Can two NSAIDS or NSAID and steroid be used on an MPC?
• Which of the following is also a listed MWD breed?
• Anthrax bacterial disease cause
• Heartworm testing frequency
• Which of the following statements about horse gut motility is correct?
• What is a key approach to decrease African Trypanosomiasis cases?
• Which units are listed as the echelon of veterinary support for MPCs?
• Which region is NOT considered endemic for foot-and-mouth disease?
• What routes are used to administer ertapenem in canines?
• Laminitis treatment involves which measures?
• Use of Buscopan on horses is associated with which condition?
• Which of the following is NOT a common sign of pneumonia in ruminants?
• Which term describes diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans?
• Adverse effects of dexmedetomidine in canines?
• When selecting a restraint method for large animals, what should be considered?
• Which routes are used to administer fentanyl in canines?
• Bos indicus cattle are characterized by which feature?
• The earliest age to begin the DAPP vaccine is 6 Weeks. Which option lists this correctly?
• Most commonly used restraint on a horse?
• In African Horse Sickness, which sign is associated with the pulmonary form?
• The DAPP vaccine is administered by which route?
• African Horse Sickness mortality in horses is typically?
• What is the normal rectal temperature range for a horse in Fahrenheit?
• Chronic Wasting Disease primarily affects which animals?
• In large animal extrication, which factors should be considered?
• Which of the following is listed as a cause of emesis in a dog?
• What is the common name for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy?
• Is there a vaccine available for foot-and-mouth disease?
• Where can rumen motility be auscultated and measured?
• What are the indications for metronidazole in dogs?
• What is the term for a castrated male caprine?
• What should you do for a goat with a broken horn?
• In poultry processing, if postmortem inspection indicates systemic disease, what is the recommended disposition of the carcass?
• Which statement about DoD canines health monitoring is true?
• If you need a tissue examination record, which form would you reference?
• What is the term for burping in ruminants?
• Which animal is often cited as carrying the most weight per body weight?
• What is a risk for screwworms becoming endemic in the USA again?
• Which appearance is typical of a carcass from an animal affected by anthrax?
• Antibiotic of choice for penetrating trauma in canines
• Which insect vector transmits African Trypanosomiasis?
• Which species can contract African Trypanosomiasis?
• Which of the following is NOT a feature of foot-and-mouth disease?
• Most common source of Rabies overseas?
• The Master Problems List is associated with which form?
• Where is the DAPP (combo) vaccine typically administered in dogs?
• An ovine greater than a year old is called
• What is a clinical sign of stress colitis in canines?
• Indications for carprofen (Rimadyl) in canines
• What is the point of balance in a large domestic animal's flight zone?
• SF545 is used for which purpose?
• Which of the following is listed as a primate zoonosis?
• What is the term for an intact male caprine?
• Should benzodiazepines be used alone for restraining canines?
• How does Hog Cholera spread?
• Which form of Anthrax is primarily a skin infection?
• Which statement about horse vital signs is true?
• Which core vaccine targets a disease that can affect the liver, causing hepatitis?
• Which is a common sign of encephalitis in horses?
• Pathopneumonic signs of Avian Flu in birds?
• In horses, how many gut motility sounds are considered normal per minute?
• The Master Problems List is documented on which DoD form?
• What is the optimal body condition score for a pack animal?
• Which route is used to administer carprofen and meloxicam in dogs according to the material?
• What happens when you stand in front of the shoulders of a large domestic animal's flight zone?
• The DoD MWD/MPC Record Jacket is filed under which form?
• An ovine greater than a year old is called a
• How many sections does AF Form 2110A have?
• Which set of contents is listed for AF Form 2110A section four?
• Tail Twist is used to achieve which effect on an uncooperative cow?
• Rift Valley Fever abortion storms can affect up to what proportion of ewes?
• What is the term for a group of caprines?
• What causes increase in side effects of carprofen in canines
• Juvenile female cattle are called what?
• Who are the hosts/victims of African Horse Sickness?
• Which animal is not affected by Foot and Mouth Disease according to the material?
• In the cardiac form of African Horse Sickness, which finding is typical?
• Which of the following is a core vaccine for adult dogs?
• In canines, dexmedetomidine is used for which purpose?
• Which option is NOT an economic impact of foreign animal disease being introduced to the United States?
• During tail restraint, which anatomical part is grasped in a tail jack technique?
• Which of the following is a sign of pneumonia in ruminants?
• What piece of equipment is commonly used to move swine?
• Which term describes a nonliving object that can transmit pathogens?
• Primates are commonly prevalent and in close proximity to humans due to
• Which option lists the four 'free medicines' used in livestock management?
• How many humps does the dromedary camel have?
• In ruminant digestion, which compartment acts as the primary fermentation vat?
• Which statement about canine fecal exams is true?
• Which condition indicates doneness for shelled seafood during cooking?
• What happens when you stand behind the shoulders of the flight zone?
• Which of the following is a non-biological route of disease transmission?
• Which of the following is listed as an example of a zoonosis?
• Which camelid is characterized by two humps?
• SF515 is used for which purpose?
• To move a cow forward, where should you stand?
• Which treatment is recommended for a corneal abrasion in a mule or other farm animals?
• What is the term for an intact male bovine?
• Which term denotes cattle without humps?
• Which of the following is a sign of Hog Cholera (Classical Swine Fever)?
• What is the safe minimum internal cooking temperature for ground turkey or chicken?
• Which of the following is a deep sedation drug combination for canines?
• Immunized humans with potential exposure to Rabies receive:
• What are the indications for TMP-SMX in dogs?
• Which component is common to both yellow SAPE and red SAPE?
• Which compartment contains lysosomes to digest bacteria for protein?
• Which form documents immunizations record?
• Which is an acceptable method of euthanasia for a horse?
• Benzodiazepines in canine restraint: True statement
• Benzodiazepines should be administered with in canines?
• DAPP stands for which set of diseases?
• Laminitis is defined as which of the following?
• Dexmedetomidine use in canines is primarily for which context?
• Which signs and symptoms are associated with Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy?
• Rift Valley Fever can infect which species?
• Which animal carries the most weight per body weight?
• A dog presents with a laceration and requires sedation to begin treatment. Which drug is appropriate to sedate the dog?
• Intact male cattle are called what?
• Which compartment is associated with regurgitation and absorption of volatile fatty acids (VFA)?
• What is the safe cooking temperature for fresh pork?
• Which drug is indicated for penetrating battlefield trauma?
• Which item is NOT listed as contents of AF Form 2110A section three?
• Which is listed as a protective measure against Tularemia in the field?
• Which breed is included in the preferred military working dog list?
• What is the common name for Trypanosomiasis caused by Trypanosoma brucei?
• Which animals are listed as hosts/victims of Rift Valley Fever?
• How many humps does a Bactrian camel have?
• Best practices to minimize hoof problems include which combination?
• Which sign is described as pathognomonic for Avian Flu in birds?
• Which of the following options is NOT one of the three inspections used for animal consumption?
• Carprofen side effects on canines
• Which test is most commonly used to diagnose mange in dogs?
• Which compartment is connected to the esophagus and described with a honeycomb texture?
• What is the name for the BSE form in deer and elk?
• What can Rift Valley Fever cause in humans?
• What are the routes of morphine administration in canines?
• Which antibiotic is commonly used for skin infections in dogs?
• What is the route of TMP-SMX (trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole) in dogs?
• What color is AF Form 2110A?
• Which of the following is considered a concentrate?
• Which action is most associated with moving a cow forward according to flight zone guidance?
• Which deep sedation combination includes morphine?
• Organism that causes sarcoptic mange
• Which of the following is NOT a region of the sole of a horse hoof?
• Is screwworm a reportable disease in the USA?
• What is the route of cephalexin (Keflex) in dogs?
• What is the vector for heartworms in canines?
• What is the brand name for Flunixin meglumine?
• Which term describes a disease transmitted from animals to humans through a definite and intermediate host?
• What term describes a juvenile caprine?
• Which two organisms are associated with mange in dogs?
• Which disease is included among the core vaccines for dogs?
• What temperature is considered a red flag indicating an animal should not go to slaughter?
• Ecchymotic hemorrhages in the skin are a sign associated with which disease?
• African Horse Sickness is endemic in which region?
• Which statement best describes post-exposure prophylaxis for Rabies?
• What is the typical gestation seasonality for cattle?
• How often are heartworm preventive medications administered in dogs?
• Which statement accurately describes the DAPP vaccine administration as per the notes?
• Which term describes a juvenile female cattle?
• DAPP vaccine series end week
• Is bushmeat an acceptable food to eat overseas?
• A group of caprines or bovines is called a
• For shrimp, lobster, and crab, which indicator best determines doneness during cooking?
• Which transmission route involves inanimate objects that carry pathogens?
• In dogs, the rabies vaccine is administered to which leg?
• Contents of AF Form 2110A section three include which items?
• Which of the following is a core vaccine for adult dogs?
• What is the safe minimum internal cooking temperature for seafood, fin fish?
• In the context of disease transmission, what are fomites best defined as?
• Which disease in humans is similar to BSE?
• What is the name for the BSE form in sheep?
• In the vomiting management protocol for dogs, how long should food be withheld?
• Meloxicam adverse effects include which of the following?
• What are the two types of health exams DoD canines receive?
• What information is included on the AF Form 2110A back cover?
• Animals used for packing include which of the following?
• Three forms of anthrax
• Which disease is transmitted by tsetse flies?
• Which form of Anthrax involves internal organs?
• What is the term for a group of caprines?
• What is the key hoof difference between horses and cows?
• First response to foreign animal disease (FAD) in the USA is to
• Cush refers to which restraint position?
• Which of the following is NOT an appropriate intramuscular injection site on a horse?
• Signs of Rift Valley Fever include fever, anorexia, and which other symptom?
• Reversal drug for dexmedetomidine (Dexdomitor) in canines?
• Which of the following is not considered a core vaccine for dogs?
• In canines, what are the two types of mange?
• After the first shot, the combo vaccine boosters are given at which weeks?
• Demodex canis description
• Which of the following practices contribute to good biosecurity?
• Which method is listed as an acceptable euthanasia method for horses?
• Which item is contained in AF Form 2110A Section One?
• Which is listed as a treatment for a horse with signs of colic?
• Which route abbreviation corresponds to oral administration in dogs?
• Bos taurus cattle are characterized by which trait?
• Which of the following is a component of a captive bolt?
• Which antibiotic is listed as an option for penetrating trauma in dogs?
• Which term describes a disease that is normally inherent in animals but can be transmitted to humans?
• What is the term for a castrated male cattle?
• Which document is commonly used to verify a pet's health for travel?
• Which topical ointment is used to treat saddles sores in pack animals?