Endocrine disease Flashcards
What endocrine disease involves radioactive I-131 treatment as the treatment of choice?
hyperthyroidism
a patients blood work suffering from an insulinoma would most likely show:
hypoglycemia
all of the following are ketoacids except
acetic acid
aldosterone:
a mineralocorticoid that causes sodium ions to be reabsorbed by the kidney back into the bloodstream in exchange for potassium and hydrogen ions
serum calcium levels of >12 mg/dL (hypercalcemia) indicated disease of the
parathyroid gland
puerperal tetany is also known as
eclampsia
which of the following endocrine diseases results in hypoatremia and hyperkalemia in a dog?
hypoadrenocorticism
An ACTH- stimulation test is used to diagnose
hypoadrenocorticism
which of the following endorcrine diseases results in weight gain, muscle weakness, polyuria, polydipsia, skin and hair coat abnormalities, and a pot-bellied appearance in a dog?
hyperadrenocorticism
the test used in dogs and cats that provides an indicatin of the average glucose concentrations over the previoius 1-2 weeks is
serum fructose/fructosamine
a middle-aged female labrador retriever presents with clinical signs of: WT gain with no change in diet, bilaterally symmetrical alopecia, “rat tail”, and cold intolerance. What is she most likely suffering from?
hypothyroidism
most endocrine issues are controlled with
medical management
A 12-year-old cat presents to your clinic with a history of increased appetite 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:
hyperthyroidism
beta cells of the pancreas produce ____ and alpha cells produce ____
insulin; glucagon
intravenous dextrose administration is contraindicated in patients iwth
insulinoma
almost 100% of dogs with diabetes have Type 1 diabetes also known as ____
insulin-dependent
which type of diabetes does not require insulin therapy?
Type 2
DM
lab results of animals with DM will reveal hyperglycemia and glucosuria
surgery is not a treatment option for patients with DM
Plantigrade stance occurs when a cat walks flat footed on its hind lim
insulinomas are tumors of the ___ cells of the pancreas and commonly affect ____-
beta; ferrets
What test is commonly performed to diagnose Cushings disease?
low-dose desamethesone suppression
a keeshond presents to your clinic with sings of PU/PD. Bloodwork reveals hypercalcemia and mild azotemia. this patient most likely has
hyperparathyroidism
which of the following diets can be useful in treating hyperthyroidism
y/d
which of the following endocrine diseases results in weight gain, bradycardia, exercise intolerance, and lethargy in the dog?
hypotheyroidism
Ketonuria is most commonly associated with which of the following diseases?
diabetes mellitus
