Test your knowledge with the March 2020 Brain Teaser!

February 26, 2020

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

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

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

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