DVM Exotic Animal and Avian Medicine

Question 1

Which of the following is the correct venipuncture site most commonly used in birds for blood collection?

Accepted Answer

Jugular vein

Answer

Cephalic vein

Answer

Saphenous vein

Answer

Femoral vein

Question 2

In chelonians (turtles and tortoises), which organ is responsible for uric acid excretion as the primary nitrogenous waste product?

Accepted Answer

Kidney

Answer

Liver

Answer

Bladder

Answer

Cloaca

Question 3

Proventricular Dilatation Disease (PDD) in psittacine birds is caused by which pathogen?

Accepted Answer

Avian bornavirus

Answer

Avian paramyxovirus

Answer

Chlamydia psittaci

Answer

Pacheco's disease virus

Question 4

What is the most common cause of dysecdysis (retained shed) in snakes?

Accepted Answer

Inadequate environmental humidity

Answer

Bacterial skin infection

Answer

Vitamin A deficiency

Answer

Ectoparasite infestation

Question 5

Which analgesic drug is considered safe and effective for pain management in rabbits and is commonly used post-operatively?

Accepted Answer

Meloxicam

Answer

Aspirin

Answer

Acetaminophen

Answer

Ibuprofen

Question 6

In ferrets, which endocrine tumor is extremely common and often causes episodic weakness, ptyalism, and hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

Insulinoma

Answer

Adrenal pheochromocytoma

Answer

Thyroid adenoma

Answer

Pituitary adenoma