Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. And you get a LOT of review out of one question.
Multiple topics and images in ONE question
Interpret the history, physical findings and bloodwork Herd health diagnosis
What is your differential diagnosis? What do you tell the owner?
Which control measures do you recommend? Epi made easy
1000 new questions uploading through Fall 2010. To see more examples, check out the Question of the Day Archive
Paid subscribers who used the Zuku Review to prepare for their tests may be entitled to a free re-subscription if they did not pass. You must verify you did not pass the NAVLE, BCSE or PAVE QE by emailing a scanned copy of your results letter to Support@Zukureview.com. We will check your records to confirm whether you made reasonable use of Zuku Review materials (ie: you accessed >95% of the tests, both in study-mode and test-mode). The process usually takes 4-5 business days. If you meet these criteria, you will get access again for the same amount of time as you paid for initially. This is a one-time offer and is only valid for the next subsequent test window.
Zuku is for you if:
---You are a visual learner
---You prefer to cover several topics in one question and link to the Merck Manual
---You want to have customized tests of "My Missed Questions"
There are more than 1500 unique questions in the Zuku Review and we add more every month.
Each one puts images, Merck links, notes and references at your fingertips for multiple topics in one question.
You go through them once in study-mode (seeing explanations as you go) and then reinforce later, in timed 60-question blocks, in test-mode (no answers), just like NAVLE.
- How do I become a student representative for the Zuku Review ?
- I am SO stressed. Theres no time to study, what can I do ???!!
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Panic is not productive- try to put that aside. You made it this far, you can make it through NAVLE too. Remember- It’s not how long you study, it’s how effectively you study.
Here are 3 things you can do
Numero One-O Tune up on your weak spots. (Poultry, anyone ? Pigs ? Reportables ?)
Break it down.
There are only about 5 chicken diseases that matter. Ditto on pigs. Start there.
Numero Two-O Remember Sutton’s Law “Go where the money is”
75% is passing on the NAVLE, and ~ 80% of the questions are on dogs/cats and horses/cows. Each of these key species probably has a top 20 key conditions- At least make sure you study those…
Milk fever anyone? Diabetes mellitus ? Neonatal diarrhea ? Glaucoma ?
Numero Three-O Focus on the top 5 points about any condition you do study, (and forget the trivia). Ie:
- Presentation
- DDx
- Dx
- RX
- Prevention/Control or if its’ reportable.
Finally-Simple but true-Regular exercise can clear your head/psyche.
For more on Study Strats, REGISTER FREE with Zuku Review
- Whats the best way to prepare for the North American Veterinary Licensure Exam ?
- I am stressing big time, but I am broke. Can I call you to talk study strategy ?
- How long is my The Zuku Review subscription valid?
- Can I share access to my The Zuku Review account?
- Can I access my Zuku Review account from any computer ?
- Why can’t I see the test questions on my computer ?
- Images and tests don’t display very well in my email or online. How can I fix that ?
- I forgot my username and/or password
- I found an error in the Zuku Review ! What gives ?
- Why don’t you have any questions or notes on galloping halitosis in box turtles ?! What gives ?
- Whats a Zuku anyway?
There is no “best way” that works for everybody but….here are some thoughts to consider.
Do what the big boys do: All the big test prep companies (ie: Kaplan, Princeton Review) rely heavily on practice questions, summary notes and in-person weekend review courses that focus not only on subject matter, but also on topics like “How adults learn” and “Excelling at multiple-choice”.
Take it one day at a time- Get over the nagging feeling that to really study, you need hours and hours and the silence of the library. Most of you are seniors in vet school- hours of silence aren’t part of the program.
Do a Zuku Review “Question of the Day” every day and enjoy a classic cartoon from Dr. Robert M. Miller while you are at it.
Each week sit down and do a Zuku Review practice test. Scan some notes. Diagnose a weak spot (say, neurology or pigs) and try to focus on three of the biggies
(ie: Neonatal diarrheas in pigs, Localizing spinal cord lesions, DDX vesicular diseases….. just to name a few)
For more on this, REGISTER FREE with the Zuku Review, and go to the “Test Preparation Strategies” section
Sure. In the United States and Canada, call toll-free at 1 800 928 8218.
International call ? No problem!
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A 30-day subscription is $129
The Zuku Review Guarantee: Paid subscribers who used the Zuku Review to prepare for their tests may be entitled to a free re-subscription if they did not pass. You must verify you did not pass the NAVLE, BCSE or PAVE QE by emailing a scanned copy of your results letter to Support@Zukureview.com. We will check your records to confirm whether you made reasonable use of Zuku Review materials (ie: you accessed >95% of the tests, both in study-mode and test-mode). If you meet these criteria, you will get access again for the same amount of time as you paid for initially. This is a one-time offer and is only valid for the next subsequent test window.
No. The Zuku Review prohibits sharing access to your account. The Zuku Review reserves the right to cancel a subscription if we suspect unauthorized use.
If someone else accesses your account and takes your tests, it will affect your scores and use up your opportunities to take practice tests at the same time. You will not be able to accurately use the Progress Review features to track your performance.
Yes. You can log on from any machine.
But some computers have problems because they use Microsoft software, like Microsoft Internet Explorer, and the new Microsoft Vista operating system which have a lot of problems with internet applications like Zuku.
You can fix these problems in 1 minute by downloading a great (free) internet browser called Mozilla Firefox.
Another good browser is called Opera. They are both user-friendly, free and easy to install. They do a great job displaying images and tests.
If you have any problems with your account, just call us at 1 800 928 8218
or Contact Us by email, and we can set it up.
Your pop-up blocker is probably ON. To use Zuku Review practice tests, you need to allow pop-ups. This will not compromise your computer’s security.
If you click here, the Zuku Review will tell you if pop-ups are being blocked or if they are allowed on your computer. http://zukureview.com/test.htm
You may need to find the correct button in you Tools/Settings area for your internet browser and click "Allow Popups".
Now close the Zuku Review , then re-enter. You should be able to see the test questions. If not, please Contact Us, and we will help you fix things.
Email: Some schools use email servers which limit what can be displayed in an email. One easy solution is to use a personal email account for your Zuku Review Question of the Day.
We are impressed with Google Gmail, which is free, and works very well.
To change your email address registered with the Zuku Review, log in and then click the “Edit my Profile” button on the left-hand side.
Internet browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer works fine, but at the Zuku Review, we prefer Mozilla Firefox or Opera as our internet browsers.
They are both user-friendly, free and easy to install. They do a great job displaying images and tests.
Opera : http://www.opera.com
Mozilla Firefox : http://www.getfirefox.com
There are two ways you can be reminded of your username/password
1. For a new password, click on the “Forgot Password” link on the left-hand side of the Home page
2. For a new Username AND password, Contact Us with your first and last name and we will remind you of your username/password information.
The Zuku Review ™ is a work in progress, and not everything in the world of veterinary medicine is black and white. We make every effort to reference and verify all our materials.
We welcome your comments and input at Support@ZukuReview.com
At the Zuku Review, we subscribe to the maxim: “ If you hear hoofbeats, think ‘Horse’ not ‘Zebra’ ”. If you only study the “zebra” topics, you will have a hard time on the NAVLE.
We try to cover the most important information first, and box turtle halitosis ain’t it.
The Zuku Review ™ is a work in progress, however. We welcome your input at Contact Us
Zuku is Japanese for “Earred Owl”
For more than you may ever want to know about the etymology and orthography of Japanese bird name taxonomy, go to Birds of East Asia & Mainland Southeast Asia: Glossary of Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese Bird Names
