What is Hypertension and how can you help
Chantal Celindano
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What are some presentations that could signal underlying hypertension in the cat?
a) Sudden onset blindness (retinal detachment)
b) Yowling, especially at night
c) Inappropriate urination
d) All of the above
e) A & B
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With regards to hyperthyroidism in cats, which of the following is FALSE:
a) Around 10% of cats older than 10 years old can develop hyperthyroidism
b) Hardly any cats diagnosed with hyperthyroidism have hypertension at the time of diagnosis
c) Nearly a quarter of cats diagnosed with hyperthyroidism will have hypertension at diagnosis
d) After diagnosis, an additional 25% of cats will develop hypertension
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High blood pressure can affect which of the following body systems:
a) Heart
b) Kidneys
c) Brain
d) Blood vessels
e) A & B
f) All of the above
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What is idiopathic hypertension?
a) Hypertension when the cat is stressed (white coat hypertension)
b) Hypertension due to kidney disease
c) Pathological hypertension without an identifiable underlying cause
d) High blood pressure readings due to user error
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How can we decrease the effects of white-coat hypertension and obtain accurate readings in the clinic environment?
a) Allow the cat to acclimatise
b) Ensure the cat is placed on the floor in the waiting area next to dogs
c) Examine the cat in the base of the carrier +/- Feliway blanket over the top
d) Perform the BP assessment after taking the temperature and performing the examination
e) A & C
f) A & D
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