Lecture – CURRENT CONCEPTS IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE
Dr. Susan Little
A diagnosis of chronic kidney disease is based in part on detection of which of the following?
Pre-renal azotemia
Renal azotemia
Post-renal azotemia
Symmetic dimethylarginine (SDMA) is a better estimate of glomerular filtration rate than serum creatinine for which of the following reasons?
It is not influenced by the cat’s muscle mass
It is not influenced by the cat’s fat mass
It is not influenced by hydration status
Primary staging of chronic kidney disease under the International Renal Interest Society guidelines is based on which of the following?
Urine protein:creatinine ratio
Blood urea nitrogen
Serum creatinine
Which of the following drugs is a safe and effective anti-emetic for long term use in cats with chronic kidney disease?
Maropitant
Metoclopramide
Famotidine
Which of the following interventions is proven to improve longevity and quality of life for cats with chronic kidney disease?
Treatment of anemia
Use of a renal therapeutic diet
Treatment of hypertension
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