A stray cat has been dropped off by a good samaritan after having witnessed the cat
jump from a 3-story abandoned warehouse. On physical examination the cat has an
avulsed lower lip and is very lame on the front left forelimb. Thankfully the cat had a
microchip and the owners are eventually located. However, they refuse to spend any
money on additional diagnostics. What is the best treatment option for the injuries
likely sustained to the left forelimb.
Reduction of traumatic elbow luxation
Carpal arthrodesis
Dynamic compression plating of the distal radial fracture
Cage rest for the scapular luxation sustained
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, carpal arthrodesis (It is instinctive for cats to always try to land on their feet
and as a result they are predisposed to sustaining hyperextension injuries to
the carpal joints when landing from a distance. Disruption of the carpal
ligaments carries a guarded prognosis with conservative therapy and
stabilization via pancarpal arthrodesis is strongly recommended)
for a blood glucose curve, you want most of your values less than ________
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250
what are the 5 main treatment objectives for cats with megacolon?
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hydration, remove impacted feces, laxatives, promotility agents, dietary
fiber
Which of the following is not a common concurrent disease in cats with diabetic
ketoacidosis?
Cardiac disease
Bacterial infections
Hyperadrenocorticism
Pancreatitis
Hyperthyroidism
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, hyperadrenocorticism (Hyperadrenocorticism commonly occurs in DKA of
dogs, but not in cats. Pancreatitis and bacterial infections commonly occur
in DKA dogs and cats. Cardiac disease can be a common concurrent
disease in a cat with DKA. Hyperthyroidism commonly occurs in DKA cats,
but not dogs)
taurine deficiency in cats causes what 2 diseases?
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DCM, retinal degeneration
Which is not a common cause of gastric ulcers in dogs and cats?
Corticosteroids
NSAIDS
Renal Failure
Liver Failure
Opioids
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opioids (NSAIDS and corticosteroids compromise the mucus-bicarbonate
protection of the stomach. Renal disease and the corresponding uremia
cause decreased mucosal blood flow and gastric hypersecretion. Liver
disease causes gastric ulcers by decreasing mucosal blood flow secondary
to portal hypertension and thrombosis. Liver failure is also associated with
increased histamine and gastrin levels leading to gastric hyper secretion)
A male neutered domestic short hair cat presents to you with urinary obstruction.
Your treatment room diagnostics show a BUN > 140 mg/dL (19-34 mg/dl) and a K+ of
, 9.0 mEq/L (3.7-6.1 mEq/L). You immediately give the cat dextrose and fluids and
successfully unblock your patient. An hour later, you monitor your patient and find him
trembling uncontrollably. What should you check first?
A blood pressure
An ionized calcium level
A K+ level
A spot ECG
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ionized calcium (In some cases, during the immediate post-obstructive
period, cats will develop hypocalcemic tetany)
is eosinophilic granuloma usually pruritic?
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no (usually no crusts either)
Which of the following is not a common sequela of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in
cats?
Thromboembolism
Left heart failure
Systolic anterior motion of the mitral valve
Right heart failure
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jump from a 3-story abandoned warehouse. On physical examination the cat has an
avulsed lower lip and is very lame on the front left forelimb. Thankfully the cat had a
microchip and the owners are eventually located. However, they refuse to spend any
money on additional diagnostics. What is the best treatment option for the injuries
likely sustained to the left forelimb.
Reduction of traumatic elbow luxation
Carpal arthrodesis
Dynamic compression plating of the distal radial fracture
Cage rest for the scapular luxation sustained
Give this one a try later!
, carpal arthrodesis (It is instinctive for cats to always try to land on their feet
and as a result they are predisposed to sustaining hyperextension injuries to
the carpal joints when landing from a distance. Disruption of the carpal
ligaments carries a guarded prognosis with conservative therapy and
stabilization via pancarpal arthrodesis is strongly recommended)
for a blood glucose curve, you want most of your values less than ________
Give this one a try later!
250
what are the 5 main treatment objectives for cats with megacolon?
Give this one a try later!
hydration, remove impacted feces, laxatives, promotility agents, dietary
fiber
Which of the following is not a common concurrent disease in cats with diabetic
ketoacidosis?
Cardiac disease
Bacterial infections
Hyperadrenocorticism
Pancreatitis
Hyperthyroidism
Give this one a try later!
, hyperadrenocorticism (Hyperadrenocorticism commonly occurs in DKA of
dogs, but not in cats. Pancreatitis and bacterial infections commonly occur
in DKA dogs and cats. Cardiac disease can be a common concurrent
disease in a cat with DKA. Hyperthyroidism commonly occurs in DKA cats,
but not dogs)
taurine deficiency in cats causes what 2 diseases?
Give this one a try later!
DCM, retinal degeneration
Which is not a common cause of gastric ulcers in dogs and cats?
Corticosteroids
NSAIDS
Renal Failure
Liver Failure
Opioids
Give this one a try later!
opioids (NSAIDS and corticosteroids compromise the mucus-bicarbonate
protection of the stomach. Renal disease and the corresponding uremia
cause decreased mucosal blood flow and gastric hypersecretion. Liver
disease causes gastric ulcers by decreasing mucosal blood flow secondary
to portal hypertension and thrombosis. Liver failure is also associated with
increased histamine and gastrin levels leading to gastric hyper secretion)
A male neutered domestic short hair cat presents to you with urinary obstruction.
Your treatment room diagnostics show a BUN > 140 mg/dL (19-34 mg/dl) and a K+ of
, 9.0 mEq/L (3.7-6.1 mEq/L). You immediately give the cat dextrose and fluids and
successfully unblock your patient. An hour later, you monitor your patient and find him
trembling uncontrollably. What should you check first?
A blood pressure
An ionized calcium level
A K+ level
A spot ECG
Give this one a try later!
ionized calcium (In some cases, during the immediate post-obstructive
period, cats will develop hypocalcemic tetany)
is eosinophilic granuloma usually pruritic?
Give this one a try later!
no (usually no crusts either)
Which of the following is not a common sequela of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in
cats?
Thromboembolism
Left heart failure
Systolic anterior motion of the mitral valve
Right heart failure
Give this one a try later!
