Veterinary Medicine - February 2009 - (Page 94) Nonobstructive iFLUTD PEER-REVIEWED CE You can earn two hours of Continuing Education credit from Kansas State University by answering the following questions on nonobstructive iFLUTD. Circle only the best answer for each question, and transfer your answers to the form on page 98 or take the test online at https://outreach.ksu.edu/ce/. This test expires March 1, 2010. 1. In most studies, the estimated percentage of young cats with bacterial UTIs is: a. 2% to 3% b. 10% to 15% c. 20% to 25% d. 50% to 75% e. > 80% 6. The second most common cause of lower urinary tract signs is: a. Bacterial or viral infection b. Ureteroliths c. Cystic calculi d. Neoplasia e. Trauma 2. Which of the following mechanisms or causes for the development of iFLUTD has little or no supportive evidence? a. Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma species infections b. Decreased glycosaminoglycan concentrations c. Mast cell activation and degranulation d. Desensitization of alpha-adrenergic receptors in the central nervous system e. Increased number of C fibers and substance P receptors within the bladder wall resulting in neurogenic inflammation 7. Which of the following is a typical urinalysis finding in cats with iFLUTD? a. Isosthenuria b. Low pH c. High white blood cell count d. Bacteriuria e. All of the above 8. Which of the following therapies is unlikely to be effective in treating iFLUTD? a. Canned diets b. Prednisolone c. Feline facial pheromones d. Amitriptyline e. Glucosamine 3. Which imaging technique is the gold standard for a. Plain radiography b. Double-contrast cystourethrography c. Intravenous pyelography d. Ultrasonography e. None of the above detecting congenital abnormalities or uroliths within the bladder? 9. What theoretical side effect could occur with some glycosaminoglycan supplements? a. Polyuria/polydipsia b. Vomiting c. Behavioral changes d. Clotting disorders e. Retinopathies structive iFLUTD include all of the following except: a. Periuria b. Hematuria c. Stranguria d. Polyuria e. A small bladder 4. The most common clinical signs in cats with nonob- 10. MEMO includes providing which of the following? a. Scratching posts with a variety of textures b. Multiple litter boxes with litter that is suited to the cat’s preference c. Sleeping areas and food and water in areas that are the least stressful for the cat d. Toys and perches e. All of the above 5. The incidence of iFLUTD as a cause of lower urinary signs is estimated to be: a. < 5% b. About 20% to 40% c. About 40% to 50% d. About 50% to 70% e. About 80% to 90% 94 February 2009 VETERINARY MEDICINE https://outreach.ksu.edu/ce/
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