NAVLE® Question of the day

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October 30, 2024

NAVLE

A 16-year-old male neutered cat is presented for a one-week history of anorexia, vomiting, and inappropriate urination. The cat has a several month history of increased drinking and urination.

On exam the cat is depressed and underweight with a body condition score of 2/9 (ideal = 5/9). Mucous membranes are pale.

Value	Normal
T=98.2°F (36.8°C)	100-103.1°F (37.8-39.5°C)
HR=212 bpm	180-220 bpm
RR=20 brpm	16-40 brpm

Test	Value	Normal
BUN	120 mg/dl (45 mmol/L)	16-37 mg/dl (5.7- 13.21 mmol/L)
Serum creatinine	4.8 mg/dL (424.32 µmmol/L)	0.9-2.3 mg/dL (79.58- 203.37 µmmol/L)

What are the most likely additional clinical pathology findings?

A - Isosthenuria, hyperkalemia

B - Hypoalbuminemia, neutrophilic leukocytosis

C - Hypercalcemia, hyposthenuria

D - Hyperphosphatemia, non-regenerative anemia

E - Decreased Na:K ratio, proteinuria

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