A Cat Presents to a Clinic with Difficulty Breathing

question 26

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 . The abbreviation Dx stands for:

• A) disease
• B) disaster
• C) differential
• D) diagnosis
• E) drench

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Definitions:

Basal Ganglia

A group of nuclei in the brain involved in the control of movement, as well as aspects of learning, emotion, and the rewarding effects of substances.

Deafferentation

Refers to the loss or interruption of the afferent connections of nerve cells, preventing sensory information from reaching parts of the brain.

Penfield

Refers to Wilder Penfield, a neurosurgeon whose pioneering work in the mid-20th century greatly advanced the understanding of neurological localization of brain functions.

Motor Cortex

The cerebral cortex segment involved in organizing, managing, and executing movements done on purpose.