Test #2 Flashcards

1
Q

Renal threshold of glucose in cats

A

280-300mg/dl

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2
Q

Cells found on the distal 1/3 of the urethra, vagina, vulva and prepuce

A

Squams

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3
Q

Normal equine urine may contain the following except

A

Alkaline pH
Calcium Carbonate Crystals
Calcium Oxalate Dihydrate
Mucus

All of the above are normal findings

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4
Q

RBC in urine

A

Commonly mistaken for fat droplets
Mistaken for WBC when crenated
-Preserved is alkaline urine
1.5-2x smaller than WBC

All except C

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5
Q

Which is not a cause of decreased USG?

A

DM

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6
Q

Granular precipitates found in acidic urine are reported out as

A

Amorphous Urates

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7
Q

Acid by-products of fat metabolism defines

A

Ketones

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8
Q

Ammonium Biurate

A
Normal in dalmatians
Brown in color
Thorn Apples
Can indicate liver dz
can indicate portosystemic shunt

All of the above

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9
Q

In a normal animal a voided sample may contain the following except

A

Trace Ketones

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10
Q

The following will cause an increased USG except

A

DI

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11
Q

Bilirubin

A

Can be normal
Liver dz
Twigs/Koosh balls

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12
Q

Calcium oxalate dihyrate

A

Can be normal
pH dependent
Ethylene Glycol Toxicity
Envelopes

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13
Q

Calcium oxalate monohydrate

A

Can be normal
pH dependent
Ethylene Glycol Toxicity
Dumbbells

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14
Q

Hippuric Acid

A

Never normal
Ethylene Glycol Toxicity
Fence Posts

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15
Q

Cholesterol Crystals

A

Can be normal

Stair steps

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16
Q

Cystine

A

Never normal

6-sided stop signs

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17
Q

Calcium Carbonate

A

Can be normal
Dumbbells
Round with radial striations

18
Q

Triple Phosphate

A

Can be normal
pH dependent
Coffin lids

19
Q

Tyrosine

A

Never normal
Liver dz
Long cluster of spiky needles

20
Q

Leucine

A

Never normal
Liver dz
Wheel or Grapefruit

21
Q

What is NOT normal to see on a cysto of an intact male cat?

A
1+ glucose 
1+ nitrites
1+ squams
Trace bacteria 
Trace bilirubin
22
Q

Fixed USG range

A

1.008-1.012

23
Q

a fixed USG means that

A

2/3 to 3/4 nephrons are non-functional

24
Q
Centrifuge urine at \_\_\_\_\_rpm for \_\_\_\_\_ min.
pour off the \_\_\_\_
re-suspend the \_\_\_\_\_
Start scanning on \_\_\_\_ 
Do final analysis on \_\_\_\_
The condenser should be \_\_\_\_
A
1,200-1,500
3-5 min
Supernatant
Sediment
10X
40X
Down
25
Q

T/F:

USG is used to determine glomerular filtration of substances

A

False

26
Q

T/F:

Fat droplets may be seen in DM or with fatty diets

A

True

27
Q

T/F:

A speckled reaction on the blood reagent pad indicates intact RBCs

A

True

28
Q

T/F:

The sulfasalicylic acid test is used to confirm the presence of protein in urine

A

True

29
Q

T/F:

The blood reagent pad detects RBC, WBC, and Hgb

A

False

30
Q

T/F:

The largest epithelial cells found in urine are renal tubular epithelial cells

A

False

31
Q

T/F:

Transitional epithelial line the bladder, ureters, and proximal part of the urethra

A

True

32
Q

T/F:

WBC without bacteria generally means contamination

A

False- obstruction

33
Q

T/F:

Urease + bacteria creates an acidic urine sample

A

False

34
Q

T/F:

Horse urine is normally cloudy due to the presence of mucous threads and calcium carbonate crystals

A

True

35
Q

T/F:

A decreased USG may cause RBC to burst

A

True

36
Q

T/F:

A refractometer is calibrated using distilled h2o it should have a total protein of 1.000

A

False

37
Q

T/F:

The 1.000 scale is sued to read USG and the units are in g/dl

A

False

38
Q

T/F:

The normal average USG for the dog is 1.025 The normal range is 1.015-1.025

A

False - normal 1.018-1.045

39
Q

T/F:

Dipsticks are loaded from the top to bottom and read from bottom to top

A

True

40
Q

T/F:

UTI and Urinary Tract Hemorrhage can both cause proteinuria

A

True

41
Q

T/F:

Urine with a high USG will look pale yellow and dilute

A

False