VCNA May 2021

Question 1

A 2-year-old ferret presents with acute respiratory distress, cough, and nasal discharge. The owner mentions recent exposure to a human with flu-like symptoms. What is the most appropriate initial management step?
A. Administer melarsomine and prednisolone
B. Initiate supportive care and consider testing for influenza
C. Start nebulized bronchodilators and corticosteroids

Answer 1

B. Initiate supportive care and consider testing for influenza

Question 2

A rabbit presents with chronic sneezing and bilateral mucopurulent nasal discharge unresponsive to antibiotics. CT reveals turbinate destruction and paranasal sinus involvement. What is the best next step?
A. Administer long-term oral azithromycin
B. Perform rhinotomy or sinusotomy based on CT findings
C. Start systemic corticosteroid therapy

Answer 2

B. Perform rhinotomy or sinusotomy based on CT findings

Question 3

A guinea pig presents with dyspnea, nasal discharge, and conjunctivitis. Cytology reveals gram-negative coccobacilli and inflammation. What is the most likely causative agent?
A. Bordetella bronchiseptica
B. Staphylococcus aureus
C. Mycoplasma pulmonis

Answer 3

A. Bordetella bronchiseptica