Domestic Shorthaired cat with a nose mass

Testing

Which of the following studies is most likely to establish a diagnosis at this time? (You may select more than one option.)

Blood chemistry profile (BCP)

Your choice is correct. This is an appropriate initial test to obtain.
Your choice is correct. This is not an appropriate initial test to obtain.
Your choice is incorrect. This is an appropriate initial test to obtain.
Your choice is incorrect. This is not an appropriate initial test to obtain.
Although important to evaluate organ function in a geriatric patient, the nature of the nasal mass is of primary concern.

Complete blood count (CBC)

Your choice is correct. This is an appropriate initial test to obtain.
Your choice is correct. This is not an appropriate initial test to obtain.
Your choice is incorrect. This is an appropriate initial test to obtain.
Your choice is incorrect. This is not an appropriate initial test to obtain.
Although important to evaluate overall health, the nature of the nasal mass is of primary concern.

Urinalysis (UA)

Your choice is correct. This is an appropriate initial test to obtain.
Your choice is correct. This is not an appropriate initial test to obtain.
Your choice is incorrect. This is an appropriate initial test to obtain.
Your choice is incorrect. This is not an appropriate initial test to obtain.
Although important to evaluate overall health, the nature of the nasal mass is of primary concern.

Urine culture

Your choice is correct. This is an appropriate initial test to obtain.
Your choice is correct. This is not an appropriate initial test to obtain.
Your choice is incorrect. This is an appropriate initial test to obtain.
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There is no evidence of urinary problems.

Surgical removal of the mass, with samples submitted for histopathology

Your choice is correct. This is an appropriate initial test to obtain.
Your choice is correct. This is not an appropriate initial test to obtain.
Your choice is incorrect. This is an appropriate initial test to obtain.
Your choice is incorrect. This is not an appropriate initial test to obtain.
Although surgery and histopathology could diagnose what type of mass is present, a less invasive approach would be a safer way to make a diagnosis in this older cat and less expensive for the owner.

Cytology sample of the nasal mass

Your choice is correct. This is an appropriate initial test to obtain.
Your choice is correct. This is not an appropriate initial test to obtain.
Your choice is incorrect. This is an appropriate initial test to obtain.
Your choice is incorrect. This is not an appropriate initial test to obtain.
There is a mass lesion, and, based on the age of the patient, there is concern for neoplasia.