Endocrine disease

Question 1

in what endocrine disorder is PU/PD not commonly seen

Question 2

a patients blood work suffering from an insulinoma would most likely show

Question 3

A keeshond presents to your clinic with signs of PU/PD. bloodwork reveals hypercalcemia and mild azotemia. this patient most likely has

Answer 3

hyperparathyroidism

Question 4

which of the following endocrine diseases results in hypoatremia and hyperkalemia in a dog

Answer 4

hyperadrenocorticism

Question 5

serum calcium levels of >12 mg/dL (hypercalcemia) indicate disease of the

Answer 5

parathryroid gland

Question 6

which of the following dog breeds is more likely to get pancreatitis in its lifetime

Question 7

which of the following endocrine diseases results in weight gain, bradycardia, exercise intolerance, and lethargy in the dog

Answer 7

hypothryroidism

Question 8

all of the following are ketoacids except

Answer 8

acetic acid

Question 9

ketonuria is most commonly associated with which of the following diseases

Question 10

A middle-aged female labrador retriever presents with clinical signs of: weight gain with no change in diet, bilaterally symmetrical alopecia, “rat tail” and cold intolerance. what is she most likely suffering from?

Answer 10

hypothyroidism

Question 11

which of the following statements is false.
- plantigrade stance occurs when a cat walks flat footed on its hind limbs
- signs of DM include weakness, incoordination, seizures, and potentially a coma
- surgery is not a treatment option for patients with DM
- lab results of animals with DM with reveal hyperglycemia and glucosuria

Question 12

when does gestational eclampsia generally occur

Question 13

puerperal tetany is also known as

Question 14

which of the following diets can be useful in treating hyperthyroidism

Answer 14

y/d

Question 15

all of the following are symptoms of hyperthyroidism except:
-weight gain
- increased appetite
- vomiting
- polyphagia

Answer 15

weight gain

Question 16

beta cells of the pancreas produce _____ and alpha cells produce ______

Answer 16

insulin ; glucagon

Question 17

most endocrine issues are controlled with

Answer 17

medical management

Question 18

which type of diabetes doesn’t require insulin therapy

Question 19

almost 100% of dogs with diabetes have type 1 diabetes, aka

Question 20

which of the following diseases involves the adrenal glands

Answer 20

addisons

Question 21

what endocrine disease involves radioactive I-131 treatment as the treatment of choice

Answer 21

hyperthyroidism

Question 22

what test is commonly performed to diagnose cushings disease

Answer 22

low-dose desamethasone suppression

Question 23

aldosterone:

Answer 23

is a mineralcorticoid that causes sodium ions to be reabsorbed by the kidney back into the bloodstream in exchange for potassium and hydrogen ions

Question 24

which of the following endocrine diseases results in weight gain, muscle weakness, polyuria, polydipsia, skin and hair coat abnormalities, and pot-bellied appearance in a dog

Question 25

addisons disease is aka

Answer 25

hypoadrenocorticism

Question 26

insulinomas are tumors of the _______ cells of the pancreas and commonly affect ______

Answer 26

beta ; ferrets

Question 27

the test in dogs and cats that provides an indication of the average glucose concentrations over the previous 1-2 weeks is:

Question 28

A 12 year old cat presents to your clinic with a history of increases with concurrent weight loss and “bumping” into things while walking around the house. physical exam reveals tachycardia, hypertension, and a small mass palpated over the trachea that slips easily between your fingers. based on these findings, the cat is most likely suffering from:

Question 29

An ACTH-stimulation test is used to diagnose

Answer 29

hypoadrenocorticism

Question 30

most insulin is given via

Answer 30

SQ

Question 31

intravenous dextrose administration is contraindicated in patients with

Answer 31

insulinoma

Question 32

which of the following is a sign of insulin overdone in treated diabetic patients

Answer 32

seizures