Can you solve this puzzle?

by samantha_ashenhurst | November 24, 2020 4:06 pm

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Presentation

A six-year-old male cat presents in severe pain, straining to urinate, and with a palpably enlarged bladder.

Question 1: What is the most likely diagnosis?
	Bladder tumour
	Bladder infection
	Urethral obstruction

Question 2: What is the main electrolyte disorder?
	Hyperkalemia
	Hypercalcemia
	Hypokalemia

Question 3: What is the ideal sequence of events?
	Blood work, IV antibiotics, SQ pain medications, cystocentesis, IV fluids
	Anesthesia, perineal urethrostomy (P/U) surgery, pain meds
	Blood work, IV fluids, unblock under sedation, stabilize

Score Me!

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