Urinalysis: chem strip - ketones

Question 1

ketones result from the breakdown of ___ instead of carbohydrates

Answer 1

fat

Question 2

ketonuria (ketosis) is seen in lactating ___ and pregnant ___ and ___

Answer 2

• lactating cows

- pregnant cows and ewes

Question 3

ketosis is usually associated with ____

Answer 3

hypOglycemia

- carbohydrate intake isn’t keeping up with energy needs

Question 4

this disease can cause ketonuria

Answer 4

diabetes mellitus

- lack of insulin for glucose utilization

Question 5

5 things that can cause ketonuria

Answer 5

• high fat diet
• starvation
• fasting
• vomiting/diarrhea
• liver disease