Digestive System

Question 1

Gingivitis is a reversible disease.

Answer 1

True.

Question 2

A normal gingival sulcus in a cat should measure:

Answer 2

Less than 1 mm.

Question 3

A cauliflower-like growth near the oral cavity of young dog might be:

Answer 3

Papilloma.

Question 4

Signs of acute gastritis would most likely include:

Answer 4

• Vomiting
• Seizures
• Dehydration
• Anorexia
• Fever
• Diarrhea

Question 5

What is the most frequent side effect of NSAID administration in dogs and cats?

Answer 5

Gastric ulceration.

Question 6

After surgical correction for a gastric dilatation or volvulus, what is the most frequently seen cardiac arrhythmia?

Answer 6

Ventricular arrhythmia.

Question 7

Cardiac arrhythmias arising after surgery with GDV may be treated using:

Answer 7

Lidocaine.

Question 8

A laboratory examination of a patient with diarrhea should always include:

Answer 8

A fecal examination.

Question 9

The majority of feline intestinal neoplasias in the cat are:

Answer 9

Lymphosarcomas.

Question 10

Unformed feces that contain excess mucus may be seen with:

Answer 10

Large-bowel disease.

Question 11

What percentage of cases if megacolon in the cat are thought to be idopathic?

Answer 11

62%

Question 12

IHL in adult, obese cats may be triggered by:

Answer 12

Stress.

Question 13

What may develop as a sequel to pancreatitis?

Answer 13

Diabetes mellitus.

Question 14

An increased trypsin-like immunoreactivity test result indicates dysfunction of the:

Answer 14

Pancreas.

Question 15

Exacerbation of neurologic signs after a high-protein meal may indicate:

Answer 15

Portosystemic shunt.

Question 16

Fred, a 2-year-old gray tabby Domestic Short Hair cat was presented to the local veterinarian for castration. The technician who was taking a history noticed that the cats ears were yellow and immediately called for the doctor to examine the cat. Blood was drawn for the CBC, hand differential, serum chemistries and a FeLV test.
- List three possible causes of icterus int he cat and the tests that would be the most valuable in making a diagnosis.

Answer 16

• Three causes of icterus in the cat are hepatic lipidosis, red cell distribution and bile duct obstruction.
• Laboratory tests include ALT, AST, ALP, direct/indirect bilirubin, PCV, RBC, and a hand differential. Further testing might include ultrasonography and liver biopsy.