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NAVLE (North American Veterinary Licensing Examination) Practice Exam 07

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Question 1

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A 9-year-old male neutered Labrador Retriever is presented for acute onset nonproductive retching and progressive abdominal distension after eating. The dog is restless, hypersalivating, and has pale mucous membranes. Heart rate is 180/min, CRT is 3 seconds, and pulses are weak. An orogastric tube cannot be passed. Which is the most appropriate next step?

Findings are classic for GDV with shock (retching, distension, inability to pass tube, tachycardia, poor perfusion). Stabilization requires immediate decompression (trocarization if tube cannot pass) and aggressive IV fluids before definitive surgery. Delaying for imaging or inappropriate therapies worsens outcome.

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Administer furosemide IV and obtain thoracic radiographs

Immediate gastric decompression via trocarization and aggressive IV fluid resuscitation

Induce vomiting with apomorphine and reassess

Perform abdominal ultrasound to confirm diagnosis before treatment

Give oral activated charcoal and refer

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NAVLE (North American Veterinary Licensing Examination) Practice Exam 07

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