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Canine and Feline Endocrinopathies Flashcards

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What is diabetes mellitus?

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A disease associated with absolute or relative insulin deficiency.

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What animals does diabetes mellitus affect?

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  1. Canines.
  2. Felines.
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What causes diabetes mellitus?

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Destruction of the Islets of Langerhans cells in the pancreas.

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What are the pre-disposing factors for diabetes mellitus?

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  1. Pregnancy (Canines).
  2. Obesity.
  3. Glucocorticoid administration.
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Where is the pancreas located?

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Near the duodenum. The right lobe is parallel to the duodenum. The left lobe is parallel to the pylorus.

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What is the exocrine function of the pancreas?

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Producing digestive enzymes.

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What is the endocrine function of the pancreas?

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Producing insulin and glucagon.

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What pancreatic cells produce glucagon?

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Alpha cells.

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What pancreatic cells produce insulin?

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Beta cells.

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What is the function of insulin?

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To cause glucose, fatty acids, and amino acids to be absorbed into cells for use as energy or storage as glycogen.

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What is the overall effect of insulin?

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The level of blood glucose decreases.

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What does insulin deficiency result in?

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Hyperglycemia.

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What does the body do if it produces too little or no insulin?

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It breaks down fat and proteins.

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What are the 2 types of diabetes mellitus?

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  1. Type I: Insulin dependent.
  2. Type II: Non-insulin dependent or insulin resistant.
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What are the clinical signs of diabetes mellitus?

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  1. Polyuria (PU).
  2. Polydipsia (PD).
  3. Polyphagia (PP).
  4. Weight loss.
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What happens if diabetes mellitus is left untreated?

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Diabetic ketoacidosis, which is a life threatening emergency.

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How is diabetes mellitus diagnosed?

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  1. Persistent hyperglycemia and glucosuria.
  2. Fructosamine test (Out of house test that can measure blood sugar from the past 3 weeks).
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What are the treatment options for diabetes mellitus?

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  1. Dietary management.
  2. Insulin therapy.
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What is the preferred diet type for diabetic dogs?

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High fiber.

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What is the preferred diet type for diabetic cats?

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High protein, low carbohydrate.

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What are the different options for insulin therapy?

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  1. Short-acting (Emergency use only).
  2. Intermediate acting.
  3. Long-acting.
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How is insulin concentration measured?

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Units (U)/mL.

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What are the available concentrations of insulin?

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  1. U-40.
  2. U-100.
    *The syringe being used MUST match the concentration.
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How many times a day is insulin typically given?

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BID.

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What are the requirements for insulin usage?

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  1. Must be refrigerated.
  2. Resuspend the insulin before use by gently rolling the bottle.
  3. Given when the pet is fed a meal.
  4. Given SQ at rotating sites to prevent scar tissue formation (ex: Pretend the scruff is a clock and inject at 12 and 1 on day 1, 2 and 3 the next day, etc.). .
  5. Insulin syringes are single use.
  6. Too much insulin can result in hypoglycemia.
    *Educating the owner is of the utmost importance.
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What is hyperthyroidism?

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When the thyroid gland overproduces thyroid hormone.

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What animal does hyperthyroidism primarily affect?

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Felines.

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Where is the thyroid located?

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On either side of the trachea, bilobular.

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What 2 hormones does the thyroid gland produce?

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  1. Thyroid hormone.
  2. Calcitonin.
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What is the function of thyroid hormone?

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Helps regulate the body’s metabolic rate.

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What is the function of calcitonin?

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Helps lower blood calcium levels.

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What are the “two” thyroid hormones that the thyroid produces?

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  1. Triiodothyronine (T3).
  2. Tetraiodothyronine/Thyroxine (T4).
    *The difference is the amount of iodine each one has.
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What is T3?

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The active form of T4.

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How is T3 created?

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An iodine being removed from a T4 that has been absorbed into a peripheral tissue.

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What is T4?

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The circulating reservoir for T3.

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What is the release of T3 and T4 stimulated by?

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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) from the anterior pituitary gland (APG).

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What are the functions of thyroxine?

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  1. Metabolic rate.
  2. Body temperature.
  3. Growth and development.
  4. Skin condition.
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What are the clinical signs of hyperthyroidism?

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  1. Vomiting.
  2. Diarrhea.
  3. Old, cranky-sounding vocalizations.
  4. Tachycardia.
  5. Palpably enlarged thyroid gland.
  6. Hypertension.
  7. PD.
  8. Hyperexcitability.
  9. PU.
  10. Unthrifty appearance.
  11. Increased appetite.
  12. Weight loss.
  13. Increased metabolic rate.
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How is hyperthyroidism diagnosed?

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High levels of circulating thyroid hormone in the blood, most commonly free T4.

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What are the treatment options for hyperthyroidism?

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  1. Antithyroid medication.
  2. Thyroidectomy.
  3. Radioactive iodine.
    *Radioactive iodine is the treatment of choice.
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What is the length of the antithyroid medication treatment?

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What is the side effect of antithyroid medication treatment?

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White blood cells, so regular monitoring is required.

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What is a thyroidectomy?

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The removal of one or both lobes of the thyroid.
*If both: Thyroxine meds will need to be given to the animal lifelong.

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What is a potential complication of a thyroidectomy?

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Damaging the parathyroid gland, resulting in hypothyroidism.

45
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How is a radioactive iodine treatment conducted?

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The cat is given a SQ injection of radioactive iodine and the cat is kept at the hospital for 3-5 days after for observation.

46
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How does a radioactive iodine treatment work?

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The radioactive iodine is absorbed into the thyroid and destroys hyperfunctioning thyroid cells.

47
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Why is radioactive iodine the treatment of choice?

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It is normally a one-time treatment.

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What is hypothyroidism?

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The underproduction of thyroid hormone due to the thyroid being destroyed by lymphocytic thyroiditis or idiopathic atrophy of the thyroid.

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What animal is primarily affected by hypothyroidism?

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Canines.
*Secondary to hyperthyroidism treatment in cats.

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What are the clinical signs of hyperthyroidism?

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  1. Lethargy.
  2. Weight gain w/o increased appetite.
  3. Exercise intolerance.
  4. Dry skin.
  5. Alopecia (non-pruritic).
  6. Overall decrease in metabolic rate.
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How is hypothyroidism diagnosed?

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By measuring the level(s) of T4, free T4, and/or TSH in the blood.
*Hypothyroidism is commonly over diagnosed.

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What is euthyroid sick syndrome?

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When the levels of thyroid hormones and/or TSH drop due to non-thyroid factors, mimicking hypothyroidism.

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How is hypothyroidism treated?

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Supplementation with thyroid hormone (ex: Levothyroxine Sodium).
*Treatment of choice.

54
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Why is levothyroxine sodium the treatment of choice?

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  1. Many dosage levels available.
  2. Side effects are rare.
55
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What is the alternative name for hyperadrenocorticism?

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Cushing’s disease or Cushing’s syndrome.

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What is Cushing’s disease?

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Elevated cortisol due to pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism (PDH) or adrenal-dependent hyperadrenocorticism (ADH).
*PDH is most common due to an adenoma of the pituitary gland.

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What is PDH caused by?

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A benign tumor of the pituitary gland that causes the pituitary gland to produce too much ACTH, resulting in excess cortisol.

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What is ADH caused by?

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A tumor of one of the adrenal glands and it produces a large amount of cortisol.

59
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What is Cushing’s syndrome?

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Any disease causing increased cortisol concentrations in the blood.

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What is the adrenal gland?

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A small gland located above the kidney.

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What are the 3 parts of the adrenal gland?

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  1. Medulla.
  2. Cortex.
  3. Capsule.
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What does the adrenal cortex produce?

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  1. Cortisol (Glucocorticoids).
  2. Aldosterone (Mineralocorticoids).
  3. Androgens (Sex hormones, male).
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What does the adrenal medulla produce?

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  1. Epinephrine.
  2. Norepinephrine.
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What hormone controls the adrenal gland?

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Where is ACTH produced?

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Pituitary gland.

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What does the adrenal cortex develop from?

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Glandular tissue.

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What kind of effect do glucocorticoids have on the body?

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Hyperglycemic.

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How is this effect for the glucocorticoid shown?

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  1. Catabolism of proteins and lipids.
  2. Breakdown products converted to glucose in the liver.
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What are the functions of glucocorticoids?

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  1. Help maintain blood pressure.
  2. Help the body resist the effects of stress.
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What is cortisol’s function in the body?

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Prepare the body for flight or fight response.

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What are the clinical signs of hyperadrenocorticism?

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  1. PU.
  2. PD.
  3. PP.
  4. Pendulous abdomen.
  5. Muscle wasting.
  6. Poor skin condition.
  7. Chronic infections.
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What is the treatment for hyperadrenocorticism?

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Medications to reduce the amount of cortisol released from the adrenal gland(s).
*Lifelong w/ regular monitoring.

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What is the alternate name for hypoadrenocorticism?

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Addison’s disease.

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What is hypoadrenocorticism the result of?

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Insufficient aldosterone production by the adrenal gland.

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What are the clinical signs of hypoadrenocorticism?

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  1. Chronic GI symptoms.
  2. Anorexia.
  3. PU.
  4. PD.
  5. Hypoglycemia.
  6. Dehydration.
  7. Hyponatremia.
  8. Hyperkalemia.
    *Normally are presented as emergency cases due to being in an Addisonian crisis.
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What does aldosterone regulate in the body?

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The levels of H, K, and Na by targeting the kidneys, where it causes Na ions and water to be reabsorbed in exchange for H and K ions during urine creation.

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How is hypoadrenocorticism diagnosed?

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  1. Urine and blood tests to evaluate sodium and potassium levels.
  2. ACTH stim. test.
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What is the treatment for hypoadrenocorticism in dogs?

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Lifelong cortisol and aldosterone supplementation.

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