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Veterinary Technician

Category - Animal Care

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If a cat presented with feline urethral obstruction and is said to be hyperkalemic, what does this mean?
  1. The cat has decreased serum chloride
  2. The cat has decreased serum potassium
  3. The cat has increased serum chloride
  4. The cat has increased serum potassium
Explanation
Answer: D - If a cat is said to be hyperkalemic, then it has increased serum potassium. This is often seen in cases of feline urethral obstruction because of impaired elimination. It is a dangerous condition due to the effects on the heart, which include cardiac arrhythmias.
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