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Otitis media/interna - correct answer - -
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signs = head tilt, horizontal nystagmus, ataxia, +/-
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ipsilateral facial neuropathy, ipsilateral Horner's, no CP deficits
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- tx = long term abx, bulla osteotomy
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- residual head tilt may be permanent
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- most common agents = staph, strep, pseudomonas, proteus, malassezia
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- nasopharyngeal polyps = common cause in young adult cats g g g g g g g g




Encephalitis - correct answer - - multifocal
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- dx = CBC + CSF analysis
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- dfdx = distemper, toxoplasma, neosporal, crypto, ehrlichia, rickettsia
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- tx = treat underlying cause
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infectious cause = granulomatous meningoencephalitis
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- pug encephalitis = necrotizing meningoencephalitis (lymphocytic,
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Idiopathic laryngeal paralysis - correct answer - -
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gsigns = stridor, dysphoria, retching/coughing with eating/drinking, older large
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- dfdx = iatrogenic, rabies, HYPOTHYROID, MYASTHENIA
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- dx = laryngoscopy, electromyography
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- tx = exercise restriction, arythenoid lateralization (tie back)
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- risk of aspiration pneumonia
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Acquired myasthenia gravis - correct answer - -
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signs = episodic weakness, pelvic weakness, regurgitation, depressed palpe
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bral reflex, no CP deficits
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- dfdx = myopathy, tick paralysis, neuropathy, systemic illness,
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organophosphate, hypoT, botulism, thymoma g g g




- dx = ACh receptor antibody test, thoracic rads, tensilon
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- tx = aspiration pneumonia, elevated feeding, anticholinesterase (
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Hypokalemic myopathy - correct answer - - g g g g g g


acute onset older cat CERVICAL VENTOFLEXION, generalized weakness,
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stiff gait, hereditary
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- dfdx = polymyositis, MG, organophosphate
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- dx = blood K+ < 3.5, renal profile, thyroid panel, CK, positive response to K
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supplementation


- tx = oral potassium gluconate
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- usually associated w/ CKD g g g




Aortic thromboembolism - correct answer - - middle age male > female
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- signs = acute onset pain, paraplegia, COOL CYANOTIC FEET/NAIL
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- dfdx = spinal trauma, spinal tumor, myelitis, pelvic fracture
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- dx = bloodwork, heartworm, T4, coag, echo, doppler, FAST scan
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- tx = tx underlying dz and manage pain, close dissolution (warfarin h
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FIP (dry form) - correct answer - -
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uveitis/chorioretinitis (protein, change in iris color)
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- < 2 yo, multicat household, purebred
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- dx = CSF titer + analysis (protein > 200, WBC > 100)
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- often involves brainstem or cerebellum
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Diabetic polyneuropathy - correct answer - - > 7 yo, neutered males
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- lethargy, poor grooming, plantigrade stance, poor patellar reflexes, CP d
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eficits


- dx = serum and urine glucose
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- tx = insulin glargine, restrict carbs (<15% met energy), increase fiber
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Feline hyperesthesia syndrome - correct answer - -
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hypersensitivity to touch in lumbar/lumbosacral region
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