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Veterinarian For A Day Trivia Quiz

I am a small animal veterinarian. This quiz is about what I could encounter in an average day.

A multiple-choice quiz by albertagal. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
albertagal

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
327,239

Updated
Aug 13 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Awards
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Question 1 of 10

1. A couple bring in their new eight week old puppy for its first exam. They are concerned about vaccines and want to know what DHPP means. What virus would NOT be included in this vaccine? Hint

Distemper

Panleukopenia

Parvovirus

Adenovirus

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Question 2 of 10

2. What intestinal parasites do we routinely deworm puppies for? Hint

Fleas and lice

Giardia

Roundworms and hookworms

Coccidia

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Question 3 of 10

3. I look in the appointment book and see that I have an ovariohysterectomy booked for 10am. What is the common name for this surgery? Hint

Neuter

Growth removal

Declaw

Spay

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Question 4 of 10

4. I often get asked about teeth. How many teeth does an adult dog have? Hint

5. My next appointment of the day is a kitten that is scratching his ears. I look in both ears and see a dry, black discharge. I take a sample of this discharge and look at it under the microscope. What am I likely to see? Hint

None of the above

Ear worms

Ringworm

Ear mites

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Question 6 of 10

6. My next case is a cat that is not eating, is lethargic, and has a history of standing in the litterbox crying. I examine the cat and determine that he is "blocked". What does this mean? Hint

Can't defecate

Can't meow

Can't vomit

Can't urinate

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Question 7 of 10

7. It is important to feed your large breed puppy a balanced, good quality diet designed for large breed puppies. What are we trying to prevent? Hint

Demodex

Gastric torsion

Aggression

Hip dysplasia

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Question 8 of 10

8. The end of the day is almost here. But first, I examine a dog that is limping on her back left limb. An orthopedic exam and xrays reveal a ruptured cranial cruciate ligament. What joint am I concerned about? Hint

Elbow

Hip

Knee

Toes

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Question 9 of 10

9. In many parts of Canada and the United States we need to place dogs (and cats) on a medication to prevent a parasite that is spread by the mosquito. What parasite are we trying to prevent? Hint

Heartworm

All of the above

Lyme disease

Rickettsia

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Question 10 of 10

10. So you want to be a vet. What degree must you obtain in the USA? Hint

Doctor of Veterinary Maladies

Veterinary Medical Practitioner

Veterinary Medical Degree

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A couple bring in their new eight week old puppy for its first exam. They are concerned about vaccines and want to know what DHPP means. What virus would NOT be included in this vaccine?

Answer: Panleukopenia

Panleukopenia is a virus that cats are vaccinated against. DHPP stands for distemper, adenovirus (hepatitis), parvovirus, and parainfluenza.

2. What intestinal parasites do we routinely deworm puppies for?

Answer: Roundworms and hookworms

Roundworms and hookworms are common in puppies. Multiple dewormings against these parasites are required in puppies. These parasites are zoonotic meaning humans can develop disease from these worms.
Coccidia and giardia are intestinal parasites. However, we don't routinely treat for these parasites as part of puppy deworming.
Fleas and lice are external parasites.

3. I look in the appointment book and see that I have an ovariohysterectomy booked for 10am. What is the common name for this surgery?

Answer: Spay

A spay is also known as an ovariohysterectomy. This surgery involves removing the ovaries and uterus is a female.
A neuter is the common name for the removal of the testicles in a male.

4. I often get asked about teeth. How many teeth does an adult dog have?

Answer: 42

An adult dog has 42 teeth. A puppy has 28 teeth.

An adult cat has 30 teeth and a kitten has 26 teeth.

Answer: Ear mites

Ear mites are parasites that live in the ears of dogs and cats. They characteristically produce a dry, black discharge. Ear mites are easily seen with a microscope.
Ringworm is a fungus that affects the fur and skin.
I made up ear worms.

6. My next case is a cat that is not eating, is lethargic, and has a history of standing in the litterbox crying. I examine the cat and determine that he is "blocked". What does this mean?

Answer: Can't urinate

This is a life threatening emergency that can be commonly mistaken for constipation.

7. It is important to feed your large breed puppy a balanced, good quality diet designed for large breed puppies. What are we trying to prevent?

Answer: Hip dysplasia

It is important to ensure your large breed puppy grows slowly. Fast growth is one risk factor associated with the development of hip dysplasia. Other factors include genetics and excessive exercise.

Answer: Knee

The cranial cruciate ligament is found in the knee or stifle joint. A ruptured cranial cruciate ligament is a common cause of hind lameness in dogs.

9. In many parts of Canada and the United States we need to place dogs (and cats) on a medication to prevent a parasite that is spread by the mosquito. What parasite are we trying to prevent?

Answer: Heartworm

Heartworm is a parasite that is spread by a mosquito bite in endemic areas. It can cause heart failure and death. There are many medications to help prevent this disease. These medications should only be dispensed by your veterinarian.
Lyme disease and rickettsia are spread by ticks.

10. So you want to be a vet. What degree must you obtain in the USA?

Answer: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or D.V.M.

Source: Author albertagal

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