Structure final exam. (Total: 40 points.

Pass: 24 points)
FIRST PART
Total: 20 points. Minimum 12 points to pass this part
A) Answer the following questions. IMPORTANT : Do not provide a
YES/NO or one-word answer. Write a complete grammatically correct
short sentence in each one of your answers.
Total: 10 points (10 questions)
Examples of questions:
1. Briefly describe the similarities and differences between fish and birds
regarding body coverings, reproductive systems and respiratory systems.
2. Briefly describe the components of the forelimb of a quadruped (bones
and joints)
3. What is the reticulum? Provide examples of animals which have this body
part.

B) B) Translate the following sentences into English (3 points):

( 3 sentences)

Example of sentence
1. Cuando termine la carrera de veterinaria quiero hacer un master en cirugía
de grandes animales
C) Key words: Write TWO English words you would use in internet search
for information on each of the following topics (3 points): (6 searches)

Example
1. Surgical operation to sterilize female cats
Answer: SPAYING QUEENS
D) Briefly explain with your own words the meaning of the following medical
terms ( 4 points) (8 terms):

Example:
leukopenia
posible answer: Decreased number of white blood cells
 SECOND PART
SECOND PART: 20 points. Minimum 12 points to pass this part.
A. Write synonyms of: (3 points) ( 6 terms)

Example:
-The organ in the female mammal where offspring are conceived and in which they
gestate before birth is referred to as
Answer: Uterus or womb

B. Explain the meaning of the following words and give the antonym for each
one of them ( 2 points) ( 4 terms)
Example:
- suprahepatic

Answer:
Meaning: above the liver
Antonym: infrahepatic

C.Write the plural of these words (2 points): ( 8 terms)

Example:
- bacterium bacteria

D. Provide the meaning of the following medical acronyms and abbreviations

(2 points) (8 acronyms)
Example:
M/N
Answer: male neutered

D. Complete the following sentences with the approppriate word(s) or

connector(s)s (2 points) 8 sentences
Example:
- Adult amphibians breathe through lungs and their skin, young amphibians,
…………………………. have gills.
Answer: HOWEVER/ON THE OTHER HAND
E). Provide words/phrases which are equivalent to those underlined and
written in bold . (2 points) (8 words/phrases)
1 . The oesophagus extends from the mouth to the stomach

Possible answers: LEADS FROM… TO/ STRETCHES FROM… TO RUNS FROM… TO.

G) Read the following text(s) and answer the questions below ( 7 points):
Do not use Yes/No answers. Build complete sentences. Do not copy
fragments of the text. Do not use abbreviations or medical terms. Use
your own words.
EXAMPLE OF TEXT

A 6 wk old F German Shepherd is presented to the clinic with an acute history of emesis,
hemorrhagic diarrhea, lethargy and anorexia. The animal has not been vaccinated and
previously was healthy until yesterday. Upon PE it was noted that the patient was pyrexic,
dehydrated and lethargic. Heart and lungs ausculted normally. Stool was collected for parasitic
examination and blood was collected for a CBC and chemistry panel. The stool was negative
for parasites, the blood count revealed lymphopenia, and the chemistry panel was normal
except for indications of dehydration.

A dx of canine parvoviral enteritis was suspected due to the lymphopenia and clinical signs, so
virus isolation was performed on a stool sample.

Pending virus isolation results the pup was hospitalized and isolated, IV fluids were
administered and antibiotics were given to prevent a secondary septicemia. Twelve hours after
hospitalization the pup expired. A necropsy was done and the intestines demonstrated loss of
intestinal villi and crypt necrosis. The virus isolation test was positive for canine parvovirus
infection. The facility was thoroughly disinfected and the owners were advised to disinfect
their facility and vaccinate any future pups.

Questions (4 open questions and 6 multiple choice questions):

Examples of open questions:
1.- Provide the basic details of the patient (species, breed, age, sex, previous treatments, if
any) and the symptoms and signs why the animal was taken to the clinic. Use your own
words.

2.- What did the physical examination reveal? Explain with your own words. Do not copy
from the text.

Example of multiple choice

3.- The animal died due to a

A) bacterial disease
B) parasitic disease
C) viral disease