VCNA September 2024 2

Question 1

A rabbit presented to your clinic in Tehran shows signs of anorexia, dental disease, and neurological signs. Based on regional disease prevalence in Iran, what parasitic infection should you consider as a differential diagnosis?
A. Encephalitozoon cuniculi
B. Sarcoptes scabiei
C. Trichophyton mentagrophytes

Answer 1

A. Encephalitozoon cuniculi

Question 2

In a veterinary clinic in Mexico City, a guinea pig is presented with signs of anorexia and hypovitaminosis. What is the most likely cause of this condition in the context of common issues in LATAM exotic pet practice?
A. Viral respiratory infection
B. Inadequate diet and husbandry
C. Hereditary metabolic disorder

Answer 2

B. Inadequate diet and husbandry

Question 3

A veterinarian in Mumbai receives a cockatiel with signs of malnutrition and feather damage. Given the history of avian medicine in South Asia, what is a common contributing factor?
A. Limited vaccine availability
B. Chronic avian influenza
C. High prevalence of trichomoniasis

Answer 3

A. Limited vaccine availability

Question 4

An exotic pet practice in Singapore sees a rise in emergency presentations of exotic mammals. According to recent trends in Southeast Asia, what is a key challenge exotic veterinarians face in delivering adequate care?
A. Lack of diagnostic imaging equipment
B. Shortage of analgesic and anesthetic medications
C. High rates of wildlife-transmitted diseases

Answer 4

B. Shortage of analgesic and anesthetic medications

Question 5

A veterinarian in France is asked about legal requirements for owning 30 leopard geckos. What is legally required under French exotic animal laws?
A. A general veterinary license
B. A permit obtained after submitting a written thesis and oral evaluation
C. No legal requirements for reptiles

Answer 5

B. A permit obtained after submitting a written thesis and oral evaluation