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What is the clinical unit of measurement for osmolarity?
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milliosmoles(mOsm) per kg of water
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What is the normal plasma in domestic animals?
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300 mOsm/kg
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What is the most abundant ion in the ECF?
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sodium
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What is the most abundant ion in the ICF
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Potassium
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An estimated percentage dehydration of 5, 7, 10 will show what characteristics on the physical examination?
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5- dry oral mm, no panting or tachycardia
7- mild to moderate decreased skin tugor, dry oral mm, slight tachycardia, normal pulse character 10- moder. to marked degree decrease skin tugor, dry oral mm, tachycardia, decreased pulse pressure |
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When does the skin on the animal (lateral thorax) remain tented for more than 5-10secs?
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when the animal is 12% dehydrated
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What is the formula for the estimation of required fluid volume replacement?
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body weight (kg) times estimated % dehydration= total fluid required in liters
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