A NOTE FOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES:
AIMVT is a US-based organization and the AIMVT certifying exam was originally developed for candidates from the United States.  Therefore, expect to see information on the exam that may be specific to the US. Every effort has been made to make the exam as location-independent as possible, however some differences may exist. 

Sample Questions

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Domain – BODY MECHANICS & SYSTEMS
1. A narrowing or obstruction of the cardiac valve at the distal right ventricular outflow tract is:
A. Eisenmenger’s Syndrome
B. Pulmonary hypertension
C. Pulmonic stenosis
D. Subvalvular aortic stenosis

Domain – DIAGNOSTIC & LABORATORY TESTS and STUDIES
2. What is a characteristic ECG finding in dogs with severe left ventricular enlargement?
A. Deep S-waves in leads I, II, III, and aVF
B. Tall R-waves in leads I, II, III, and aVF
C. Tall, peaked p-waves in leads II, III, and aVF
D. Wide, notched p-waves in leads II, III, and aVF

3. The artifact seen in leads I and II suggest motion in which limb?
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A. Left front
B. Left hind
C. Right front
D. Right hind

Domain – DISEASES
4. Arterial pulse quality in patients with a left to right shunting patent ductus arteriosus is typically described as:
A. Hyperkinetic
B. Hypokinetic
C. Thready
D. Weak 

​Answers 1. Answer: C. 2. Answer: B. 3. Answer C. 4. Answer: A.

Domain - GENERAL
  • ​A 10 kg patient requires a drug to be given by continuous infusion at a rate of 1 mg/kg/hour on a fluid rate of 50 mL/kg/24 hour. How many mg of drug is added to 1 L of fluids?

  • Using a 10 gtt/mL drip set, what is the drops per minute rate?

  • You require 1 L of 2.5% dextrose. From a 50% dextrose solution, how much 50% is added to how much IV fluids to make a 2.5% solution?

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