Managing Feline Chronic Kidney Disease

Presented by John Loftus, PhD, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM (SAIM & Nutrition)

Continuing education questionnaire

CE credit: 1

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Questions

1. CKD in cats is due to tubulointerstitial nephritis in about 70% of cases. *

True

False

2. What is the first step in the pathogenesis of CKD? *

Activation of RAAS

Decreased urine output

Decreased nephron number

Increased single nephron GFR

3. Which of the following contribute to secondary hyperparathyroidism in CKD? *

Increased FGF-23

Hyperphosphatemia

Vitamin D resistance

All of the above

4. Which of the following typically detects CKD the earliest, i.e., is abnormal with the lowest amount of kidney function loss? *

Creatinine

SDMA

Urine specific gravity

BUN

5. A UPC ratio > 0.4 in cats always indicates IRIS Stage 4 CKD. *

True

False

6. Which of the following is true of renal diets in cats? *

They have high protein levels because cats are carnivores

They have restricted levels of phosphorus

Omega-3 fatty acids are restricted

They have restricted levels of calcium

7. Which of the following is true about capromorelin? *

It is a ghrelin receptor agonist

It never causes hypersalivation or other GI signs

It is a ghrelin receptor antagonist

There is no approved drug formulation for cats

8. Which of the following is NOT a phosphate binder? *

Epakitin®

Naraquin™

Fish oil

Aluminum hydroxide

9. Systemic hypertension can be treated with single-agent amlodipine in cats. *

True

False

10. Which of the following is an oral, once-daily medication conditionally approved by the FDA for treating anemia in cats with CKD? *

a. Darbepoetin alfa

b. Iron

c. Packed red cell transfusions

d. Varenzin-CA1 (molidustat)