A Cat Presents to a Clinic with Difficulty Breathing

question 80

Multiple Choice

A cat presents to a clinic with difficulty breathing , lethargy , and cyanosis . The veterinarian auscultated the thoracic cavity and politely asked to have a radiograph taken of the thorax. Dx: pleural effusion. A thoracocentesis was performed and 300 cc of fluid was aspirated. Rx: Bronchodilator BID . Cyanosis is:

• A) liver disease in which the liver becomes small and brown
• B) whitening of the mucous membranes due to anemia
• C) yellowing of the mucous membranes due to liver disease
• D) blue discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to insufficient oxygen
• E) reddening of the mucous membranes due to excessive carbon dioxide levels

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