FREE NAVLE Feline Internal Medicine Questions and Answers

Question 1

A 12-year-old female spayed Domestic Shorthair cat is presented with a 2-month history of progressive weight loss despite a ravenous appetite (polyphagia).
The owner also reports occasional vomiting and restlessness.
On physical examination, you note a heart rate of 230 bpm, a thin body condition, and an unkempt haircoat.
Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Hyperthyroidism

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Diabetes mellitus

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Chronic kidney disease

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Inflammatory bowel disease

Question 2

Which dietary modification is considered most critical in slowing the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats?

Accepted Answer

Restricted phosphorus

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Increased sodium to encourage drinking

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Increased high-quality protein

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Grain-free formulation

Question 3

A 9-year-old, obese, male neutered domestic shorthair is diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Which insulin type, when combined with a low-carbohydrate diet, offers the highest probability of achieving diabetic remission in a newly diagnosed cat?

Accepted Answer

Glargine

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NPH

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Vetsulin (Lente)

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Regular insulin

Question 4

A 7-year-old cat presents with a history of chronic vomiting, diarrhea, and weight loss. Bloodwork reveals a low serum cobalamin (Vitamin B12) level. Concurrent inflammation of the intestine, pancreas, and biliary tract is suspected. What is this condition called?

Accepted Answer

Triaditis

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Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)

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Lymphocytic-plasmacytic enteritis

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Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI)

Question 5

A 1-year-old male cat from a multi-cat household presents with a distended abdomen, fever, and lethargy. Abdominocentesis yields a viscous, straw-colored fluid with a high protein content. Which simple, in-house test can be performed on the fluid to strongly support a diagnosis of effusive Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)?

Accepted Answer

Rivalta's test

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Serum coronavirus antibody titer

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Fluid cytology

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Fluid bacterial culture and sensitivity

Question 6

A 6-year-old Maine Coon cat presents in acute respiratory distress. Physical exam reveals a heart murmur, gallop rhythm, and crackles on lung auscultation. A thoracic radiograph shows cardiomegaly and pulmonary edema. Echocardiography confirms hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). In addition to oxygen therapy, which medication is most critical for initial stabilization of this cat's congestive heart failure?

Accepted Answer

Furosemide

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Atenolol

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Clopidogrel

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Benazepril