Things I Wish I’d Known
Dr Philip Judge BVSc MVS PG Cert Vet Stud MACVSc, Dr Chantal Celindano BVSc (hons) MANZCVS (feline medicine), Dr Jillian Beasely
Which of the following clinical signs should prompt evaluation of blood pressure in the cat?
a) Acute blindness
b) A gallop or murmur auscultated on physical examination
c) Unexplained aggression
d) Acute development of seizures
e) All of the above
Correct Answer - (e)
What is the main potential complication of nasogastric tube placement to assist in nausea and vomiting control in dogs
a) Gastro-oesophageal reflux
b) Hypochloraemic metabolic alkalosis
c) Tube irritation
d) Tube regurgitation and malposition in the lungs
Correct Answer -(d)
Use of chlorhexidine in cats is relatively safe, and is not associated with potential risk for adverse effect
a) True
b) False
Correct Answer -(b)
What dose of gabapentin is generally applied to cats who are anxious or aggressive in the clinic setting?
a) a. 5 mg/kg
b) 10 mg/kg
c) 20 mg/kg
d) 50 mg/kg
Correct Answer -(c)
What dose of regular insulin is recommended to be administered alongside a glucose bolus when managing hyperkalaemia in a cat with urethral obstruction?
a) 0.1 unit/kg
b) 0.5 units/kg
c) 1 unit/kg
d) 2.5 units/kg
Correct Answer -(c)
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