Animal Medicine 4th Semester - Dr. Krall 2nd Half

Animal Medicine with Dr. Krall second half of 4th semester

419 cards   |   Total Attempts: 188
  

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All of the following are signs of hyperthyroidism in the cat except: hyperactivity, weight loss, anorexia or diarrhea
Anorexia
The medical treatment for hyperthyroidism in the cat is
Methimazole
The etiology of feline lower urinary tract disease is
Unknown at this time
When treating feline lower urinary tract disease, urinary catheters are placed and then removed when
In less than 24 hours
To aid in the prvention of feline lower urinary tract disease, diets are fed that will contain low levels of what
Magnesium
A urinary acidifier that may be added to the diet of a feline patient as part of a prevention program for feline lower urinary tract disease is
Ammonium chloride
The definition of pollakiuria is
Abnormally frequent passage of urine
Severe cases of hepatic lipidosis in the cat may result in disease conditions of the
Central nervous system
Hepatic lipidosis in the cat is directly related to what
A lack of intake of proper nutrition
The course of treatment for feline hepatic lipidosis is generally how long
3-6 weeks
Considering disease conditions in veterinary patients, the definition of etiology relates to what
The actual cause of the disease
The % of O2 in room air is
20%
The signs that may be seen in a patient that is hypoxic are/is
Drowsiness, ataxia, excitability and cyanosis
When delivering oxygen while using an oxygen cage, the inspred oxygen concentration should be set at
30%-40%
The proper level of humidity that is recommended for the interior of an oxygen cage durng therapy is
50%-60%