Test #6

Question 1

Non-protein nitrogenous waste produced as a result of protein metabolism

Answer 1

BUN

Question 2

Non-protein nitrogenous waste produced by muscle cells

Answer 2

Creatinine

Question 3

Organ responsible for synthesis of albumin

Answer 3

Liver

Question 4

Organ responsible for synthesis of urea

Answer 4

Liver

Question 5

Organ responsible for conjugating bilirubin

Answer 5

Liver

Question 6

Organ responsible for producing most cholesterol in the body

Answer 6

Liver

Question 7

Liver specific enzyme in dogs and cats

Answer 7

alinine aminotransferase

Question 8

Enzyme produced by young animals due to bone growth

Answer 8

Alkaline Phosphate

Question 9

Good large animal indicator of liver function

Answer 9

GGT

Question 10

Specific type of bilirubin that would be elevated in cases of liver disease or HBO

Answer 10

Direct bilirubin

conjugated bilirubin

Question 11

Protein that may be decreased in cases of liver disease due to decreased production

Answer 11

Albumin

Question 12

Enzyme produced only by striated muscle cells

Answer 12

Creatinine Kinase

Question 13

Electrolyte change seen in animals with eclampsia

Answer 13

Hypocalcemia

Question 14

Electrolyte change seen in animals with grass tetany

Answer 14

Hypomagnesemia

Question 15

Calcium change seen in a cat following removal of parathyroid gland

Answer 15

Hypocalcemia

Question 16

Blood glucose change seen in an animal with diabetes mellitus

Answer 16

Hyperglycemia

Question 17

Blood glucose change seen in an animal with an insulinoma

Answer 17

Hypoglycemia

Question 18

Bilirubin change seen in an animal with hepatobiliary obstruction

Answer 18

Hyperbilirubinemia

Question 19

Bilirubin change seen in an animal with liver disease

Answer 19

Hyperbilirubinemia

Question 20

Cholesterol change seen in an animal with liver failure

Answer 20

Hypocholesterolemia

Question 21

Potassium change seen in an animal with anorexia, diarrhea and chronic vomiting

Answer 21

Hypokalemia

Question 22

Potassium change seen in a cat with chronic (polyuric) renal failure

Answer 22

Hypokalemia

Question 23

Potassium change seen in an animal with hypoadrenocorticism

Answer 23

Hyperkalemia

Question 24

Potassium change seen in an animal with urinary tract obstruction

Answer 24

Hyperkalemia

Question 25

Sodium change seen in an animal with hypoadrenocorticism

Answer 25

Hyponatremia

Question 26

Sodium change seen in an animal with dehydration

Answer 26

Hypernatremia

Question 27

Enzyme that may be elevated due to paralysis

Answer 27

Creatinine kinase

Question 28

Organ responsible for synthesizing trypsin

Answer 28

Pancreas

Question 29

Reliable enzyme used to diagnose pancreatitis

Answer 29

Lipase

Question 30

Enzyme in which the age of the patient must be considered

Answer 30

Alkaline Phosphate

Question 31

Specific type of bilirubin that may increase due to hemolysis

Answer 31

Indirect bilirubin

Question 32

Glucose change seen in over-stimulated play with puppies and kittens

Answer 32

Hypoglycemia

Question 33

Potassium change that may lead to bradycardia

Answer 33

Hyperkalemia

Question 34

Electrolyte change that usually will occur with hyponatermia

Answer 34

Hypochloridemia

Question 35

Unreliable enzyme of pancreatic function

Answer 35

Amylase

Question 36

Potassium change seen in acute renal shutdown

Answer 36

Hyperkalemia

Question 37

Phosphorus change seen in dogs with hypoparathyroidsim

Answer 37

Hyperphosphatemia

Question 38

Test used to measure real tubular function

Answer 38

USG

Question 39

Chloride change seen with diarrhea

Answer 39

Hyperchloridemia

Question 40

Cholesterol change seen in hypothyroidism

Answer 40

Hypercholesterolemia

Question 41

Electrolyte change seen with LSA

Answer 41

Hypercalcemia

Question 42

____ & ____ measure glomerular filtration

Answer 42

BUN & Creatinine

Question 43

ALT change seen with NSAIDS

Answer 43

Increased

Question 44

Protein losing enteropathy

Answer 44

Hypoalbuminemia

Question 45

Anorexia/Starvation

Answer 45

Hypoalbuminemia

Question 46

Fever & Infection

Answer 46

Increased BUN

Question 47

Total ___ protein is lower than total ____ protein

Answer 47

serum | plasma

Question 48

List 3 general reasons for enzymes to increase in the blood

Answer 48

Increased production Blockage of excretory route Damaged/Dying cells

Question 49

A dog that has ingested antifreeze has a BUN of 140 mg/dl, a creatinine of 3.2 mg/dl and a USG of 1.012 This is an example of

Answer 49

Primary renal azotemia

Question 50

A dog with a history of vomiting for 4 days has a BUN of 60 mg/dl, a creatinine of 2.1 mg/dl, a USG >1.040 and an elevated PCV and TP. This is an example of

Answer 50

Pre-renal azotemia

Question 51

A 14 year old cat has a BUN of 32 mg/dl, a creatinine of 1.9 mg/dl and a USG of 1.025. This is an example of

Answer 51

Not azotemia

Question 52

Arrows>>> | Urinary tract obstruction

Answer 52

BUN ^ CREA ^ Phos ^ USG ^

Question 53

Arrows>>> | Liver disease

Answer 53

``` BUN v CHOL ^ ALT ^ AST ^ ALP ^ ```

Question 54

Arrows>>> | Liver Failure

Answer 54

BUN v ALB v GLU v GLOB v

Question 55

Arrows>>> | Chronic renal failure

Answer 55

BUN ^ CREA ^ USG v Na v

Question 56

Arrows>>> | Vomiting

Answer 56

Na v Cl v HCO3 ^

Question 57

Arrows>>> | Dehydration

Answer 57

K ^ CL ^ Phos ^

Question 58

The A:G ratio will ____ in FIP patients

Answer 58

decrease

Question 59

The A:G ratio will ____ in FELV patients

Answer 59

increase

Question 60

T/F | Steroids and anticonvulsant drugs can cause a increased ALT & alkaline phosphorus

Answer 60

True

Question 61

T/F | Blood glucose levels usually decrease with stress and the release of epinephrine

Answer 61

False

Question 62

T/F | Pancreatitis may cause an elevated amylase and lipase

Answer 62

True

Question 63

T/F | As sodium increases, chloride decreases

Answer 63

False

Question 64

T/F | D bili is the same as uncongugated bilirubin

Answer 64

False

Question 65

T/F | Ethylene glycol toxicity can cause hypocalcemia

Answer 65

True

Question 66

T/F | Diarrhea can cause ALL electrolytes to decrease

Answer 66

False

Question 67

T/F | Creatinine is slower to increase than BUN

Answer 67

True

Question 68

T/F | Hemolysis may cause an increased I bili

Answer 68

True

Question 69

T/F | LSA may cause hypocalcemia

Answer 69

False

Question 70

T/F | Enzyme activity is measured in mg/dl

Answer 70

False

Question 71

T/F | Hemolysis will cause increased AST, increased Potassium, and increased Phosphorus

Answer 71

True

Question 72

T/F | Diuresis will cause all electrolytes to decrease

Answer 72

True

Question 73

T/F | Increase protein diet will cause an increased creatinine

Answer 73

False

Question 74

T/F | An immune response can cause hyperalbuminemia

Answer 74

False

Question 75

T/F | The parathyroid gland controls calcium reabsorption and phosphorus reabsorption

Answer 75

True

Question 76

T/F | Gamma globulins are produced by the liver

Answer 76

False

Question 77

Hyperalbuminemia may be caused by

Answer 77

Dehydration