Endocrine disease Flashcards
in what endocrine disorder is PU/PD not commonly seen
a patients blood work suffering from an insulinoma would most likely show
A keeshond presents to your clinic with signs of PU/PD. bloodwork reveals hypercalcemia and mild azotemia. this patient most likely has
hyperparathyroidism
which of the following endocrine diseases results in hypoatremia and hyperkalemia in a dog
hyperadrenocorticism
serum calcium levels of >12 mg/dL (hypercalcemia) indicate disease of the
parathryroid gland
which of the following dog breeds is more likely to get pancreatitis in its lifetime
which of the following endocrine diseases results in weight gain, bradycardia, exercise intolerance, and lethargy in the dog
hypothryroidism
all of the following are ketoacids except
acetic acid
ketonuria is most commonly associated with which of the following diseases
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?
hypothyroidism
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
when does gestational eclampsia generally occur
puerperal tetany is also known as
which of the following diets can be useful in treating hyperthyroidism
y/d
all of the following are symptoms of hyperthyroidism except:
-weight gain
- increased appetite
- vomiting
- polyphagia
weight gain
beta cells of the pancreas produce _____ and alpha cells produce ______
insulin ; glucagon
most endocrine issues are controlled with
medical management
which type of diabetes doesn’t require insulin therapy
almost 100% of dogs with diabetes have type 1 diabetes, aka
which of the following diseases involves the adrenal glands
addisons
what endocrine disease involves radioactive I-131 treatment as the treatment of choice
hyperthyroidism
what test is commonly performed to diagnose cushings disease
low-dose desamethasone suppression
aldosterone:
is a mineralcorticoid that causes sodium ions to be reabsorbed by the kidney back into the bloodstream in exchange for potassium and hydrogen ions
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
addisons disease is aka
hypoadrenocorticism
insulinomas are tumors of the _______ cells of the pancreas and commonly affect ______
beta ; ferrets
the test in dogs and cats that provides an indication of the average glucose concentrations over the previous 1-2 weeks is:
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:
An ACTH-stimulation test is used to diagnose
hypoadrenocorticism
most insulin is given via
SQ
intravenous dextrose administration is contraindicated in patients with
insulinoma
which of the following is a sign of insulin overdone in treated diabetic patients
seizures
