A Rabbit Is Presented for Hematuria, Stranguria, Lethargy, and Anorexia

question 89

Multiple Choice

A rabbit is presented for hematuria, stranguria, lethargy, and anorexia . A UA is performed and a radiograph is taken and uroliths are diagnosed. The rabbit is anesthetized and a cystotomy is performed to correct the problem. (Key: remember, the color of rabbit urine can vary from clear to white to red depending on diet and individual variation.) UA is an abbreviation meaning:

• A) breaking down fluid into many parts
• B) lysing urinary stones
• C) a blood test to check kidney function
• D) a urine test to check for uremia
• E) breaking down urine into its basic components

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