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Which type of fluid is considered the most commonly used fluid group in small animal medicine for treating hypovolaemia, dehydration, and replacing ongoing losses?
Which type of fluid is considered the most commonly used fluid group in small animal medicine for treating hypovolaemia, dehydration, and replacing ongoing losses?
- Artificial colloids
- Hypertonic crystalloids
- Isotonic crystalloids (correct)
- Hypotonic crystalloids
What is the primary indication for using hypertonic crystalloids such as 7.2% saline?
What is the primary indication for using hypertonic crystalloids such as 7.2% saline?
- Treating dehydration
- Rapidly increasing intravascular volume (correct)
- Correcting electrolyte imbalances
- Replacing ongoing fluid losses
What is the primary difference between synthetic colloids and crystalloids?
What is the primary difference between synthetic colloids and crystalloids?
- Crystalloids are more effective at maintaining volume.
- Colloids are more versatile and can be used for various indications.
- Crystalloids have larger molecules that increase oncotic pressure.
- Colloids equilibrate with interstitial fluid. (correct)
Which type of fluid is derived from amylopectin and contains hydroxyethyl molecules to prevent intravascular hydrolysis?
Which type of fluid is derived from amylopectin and contains hydroxyethyl molecules to prevent intravascular hydrolysis?
What is the primary goal of fluid therapy in the treatment of hypovolaemic shock?
What is the primary goal of fluid therapy in the treatment of hypovolaemic shock?
Which route is required for administering fluids rapidly in the treatment of hypovolaemic shock?
Which route is required for administering fluids rapidly in the treatment of hypovolaemic shock?
What is the main contraindication for starting aggressive fluid therapy in cases of hypovolaemic shock?
What is the main contraindication for starting aggressive fluid therapy in cases of hypovolaemic shock?
What is the primary consideration for adjusting fluid therapy rates and volumes in cats compared to dogs?
What is the primary consideration for adjusting fluid therapy rates and volumes in cats compared to dogs?
What is the advantage of using hypertonic saline in patients with concurrent hemorrhage within an enclosed space, such as intracranial hemorrhage?
What is the advantage of using hypertonic saline in patients with concurrent hemorrhage within an enclosed space, such as intracranial hemorrhage?
Which type of fluid is commonly used to treat hypovolaemia, dehydration, and to replace ongoing losses, with the main advantage of equilibrating with interstitial fluid?
Which type of fluid is commonly used to treat hypovolaemia, dehydration, and to replace ongoing losses, with the main advantage of equilibrating with interstitial fluid?
What is the primary purpose of hypertonic crystalloids in fluid therapy?
What is the primary purpose of hypertonic crystalloids in fluid therapy?
Which type of fluid is commonly referred to as "maintenance crystalloids" and provides the body's water requirement but not ongoing electrolyte requirements?
Which type of fluid is commonly referred to as "maintenance crystalloids" and provides the body's water requirement but not ongoing electrolyte requirements?
What is the primary function of synthetic colloids in fluid therapy?
What is the primary function of synthetic colloids in fluid therapy?
What type of crystalloid solution is often preferred for fluid resuscitation of hypovolaemic animals due to its balanced composition?
What type of crystalloid solution is often preferred for fluid resuscitation of hypovolaemic animals due to its balanced composition?
What is the goal or end-point of resuscitation in the treatment of hypovolaemic shock?
What is the goal or end-point of resuscitation in the treatment of hypovolaemic shock?
What is the primary contraindication for aggressive fluid therapy in hypovolaemic shock?
What is the primary contraindication for aggressive fluid therapy in hypovolaemic shock?
When might a combination of crystalloid and colloid be used in fluid resuscitation?
When might a combination of crystalloid and colloid be used in fluid resuscitation?
What is the primary advantage of using hypertonic saline in resuscitation?
What is the primary advantage of using hypertonic saline in resuscitation?
Which type of crystalloid solution is typically preferred when there is a risk of hypercalcaemia or hyperkalaemia?
Which type of crystalloid solution is typically preferred when there is a risk of hypercalcaemia or hyperkalaemia?
What is the primary benefit of using hypertonic saline in patients with a head injury at risk of intracranial pressure increases?
What is the primary benefit of using hypertonic saline in patients with a head injury at risk of intracranial pressure increases?
Which type of crystalloid solution is often used as a balanced buffered isotonic replacement crystalloid and is preferred in small animal medicine?
Which type of crystalloid solution is often used as a balanced buffered isotonic replacement crystalloid and is preferred in small animal medicine?
What should be monitored closely during fluid therapy for hypovolaemic shock to assess the effectiveness of treatment?
What should be monitored closely during fluid therapy for hypovolaemic shock to assess the effectiveness of treatment?
In the treatment of hypovolaemic shock, which type of fluid is commonly used for initial rapid volume expansion?
In the treatment of hypovolaemic shock, which type of fluid is commonly used for initial rapid volume expansion?
When should fluid therapy for hypovolaemic shock be adapted during treatment?
When should fluid therapy for hypovolaemic shock be adapted during treatment?
In cases of anuric renal failure, what is the primary purpose of fluid therapy?
In cases of anuric renal failure, what is the primary purpose of fluid therapy?
Which of the following is NOT a common type of artificial colloid?
Which of the following is NOT a common type of artificial colloid?
How is the duration of the effect of artificial colloids in maintaining volume related to molecule size?
How is the duration of the effect of artificial colloids in maintaining volume related to molecule size?
