GI Emergencies

Question 1

3 broad spectrum antibiotics that are commonly used for GI emergencies are ___

Answer 1

Unasyn, Metronidazole, Ampicillin

Question 2

___ are essential in replacing fluid loss.

Answer 2

IV Fluids

Question 3

4 antiemetics commonly used for GI emergencies are ___

Answer 3

Maropitant, Ondansetron, Metoclopramide, and Chlorpromazine

Question 4

When it comes to NSAIDs ___

Answer 4

They should be avoided due the inability for the GI tract to absorb the medication, and the risk of GI Ulcers

Question 5

Medications should be administered __

Answer 5

IV

Question 6

A big risk when intubating and extubating a FB patient is ___

Answer 6

Regurgitation

Question 7

GDV stands for ___

Answer 7

Gastric Dilation and Volvulus

Question 8

A common condition in large dog breeds in which the stomach twists and allows air to enter but not leave, causing CO2 to accumulate in the stomach as by product of digestion, is called ___

Answer 8

GDV (Gastric Dilation and Volvulus)

Question 9

A large breed dog presents for non-productive retching, attempting to vomit, abdominal distention, anxious behavior. The doctor orders a right lateral abdominal radiograph. What is wrong with this patient and how is it triaged?

Answer 9

The patient has GDV.
Administer IV Fluids through 2 large bore catheters, and begin oxygen. Gastric decompression is required.

Question 10

What surgery can be performed to prevent GDV?

Answer 10

Gastropexy

Question 11

Three intestinal “accidents” are ___. Which one has the possibility of self reducing?

Answer 11

Intestinal Intussusception, Mesenteric volvulus, and Colonic volvulus
** Intestinal Intussusception

Question 12

HGE and AHDS stand for __

Answer 12

Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis and Acute Hemorrhagic Diarrhea Syndrome

Question 13

A chihuahua presents for diarrhea that looks strawberry jam colored, has a foul odor, lethargy, anorexia, and vomiting. X-rays are done to rule out a blockage. This patient is diagnosed with __

Answer 13

AHDS (Acute Hemorrhagic Diarrhea Syndrome)

Question 14

A patient presents for Anorexia, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, and Diarrhea. The owners admit they feed table scraps often. This patient is diagnosed with ___

Answer 14

Pancreatitis

Question 15

Amylase and lipase are not useful when diagnosing pancreatitis. Instead, we need to perform a ___

Answer 15

Pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity tests
(cPLI & fPLI)

Question 16

T or F: Feline pancreatitis is difficult to diagnose, but is easily seen via ultrasound and is usually acute.

Answer 16

FALSE - Ultrasounds may provide false negatives and pancreatitis is often chronic

Question 17

Inflammation of the peritoneal cavity is known as __

Answer 17

Peritonitis

Question 18

A patient presents for restlessness, painful abdomen, anorexia and vomiting. An abdominocentesis is performed and microscopic evaluation shows WBCs and bacteria. This patient is diagnosed with __

Answer 18

Peritonitis
** Rupture of the gastrointestinal tract, with spillage of large volumes of intestinal contents, leads to short-term peritonitis