endocrine pharm

Question 1

____ is the name for the sugar free diabetes

Answer 1

diabetes insipidus

Question 2

vasopressin is another name for which hormone

Answer 2

ADH

Question 3

animals that are hypoglycemia and have an insulinoma should be given 50% dextrose to help raise their blood glucose levels

Answer 3

false

Question 4

corticosteroids can cause an increase in blood glucose levels

Answer 4

true

Question 5

which drug has mineralcorticoid and glucocorticoid effects

Answer 5

dexamethasone

Question 6

what drug is used to test patients for Addisons disease

Answer 6

cortrosyn

Question 7

what is a toxin that can lead to hypoglycemia

Answer 7

xylitol

Question 8

name a substance that can be given to neonates that are suffering form hypoglycemia

Answer 8

karo syrup

Question 9

vetoryl can be used to treat hyperadrenocorticism and works at the level of the adrenal glands

Answer 9

true

Question 10

you have a pt in your clinic that is on IV fluids with 2.5% Dextrose solution added to it. how ofter should this bage of fluids be changed to reduce bacterial build up

Answer 10

every 24 to 48 hours

Question 11

define endogenous

Answer 11

made within the body

Question 12

define exogenous

Answer 12

compounds originating outside the body

Question 13

most hormones are controlled through what mechanism

Answer 13

negative feedback

Question 14

where are thyroid hormones found and what do they effect

Answer 14

every cell of the body to regulate metabolic rate

Question 15

levothyroxine and liothyroxine are used to treat what? which is the preferred choice

Answer 15

hypothyroidism - levothyroxine

Question 16

how does levothyroxine work

Answer 16

synthetic T4 that allows each tissue to convert it to T3 to meet its own needs

Question 17

what are some considerations for patient on levothyroxine

Answer 17

do not change brands / use with caution in diabetics / monitor for thyrotoxicosis

Question 18

what 2 drugs are used to treat hyperthyroidism? which one offers a cure

Answer 18

methimazole ; radioactive iodine 131

Question 19

which drug blocks a thyroid tumors ability to use iodine to produce T3 and T4

Answer 19

methimazole

Question 20

what are trade names for methimazole

Answer 20

felimazole and tapazole

Question 21

what routes can methimazole be administered

Answer 21

oral and transdermal

Question 22

what are special considerations ion regards to I-131 treatment

Answer 22

cats need to be isolated for a given time and waste is considered contaminated

Question 23

what special precautions might you as a technician take when handling patients or waste with radioactive iodine

Answer 23

dosimetry badges, lead apron, PPE, gloves

Question 24

diets that are used to treat hyperthyroidism are limited in what ingredient

Answer 24

iodine

Question 25

what are 2 other drugs that cats are commonly prescribed to control secondary effect of hyperthyroidism

Answer 25

atenolol and amlodipine

Question 26

what are ways that insulin may be classified

Answer 26

duration of action, species derived from, concentration, U100 U40

Question 27

Humulin-R and Novolin-R are what type of insulin? how can they be administered and when are they typically used

Answer 27

regular / short acting insulin ; IV, CRI, SQ, IM ; newly diagnosed

Question 28

Humulin-N, Novolin-N, Vetsulin and ProZinc are all types of what insulin

Answer 28

intermediate acting insulin

Question 29

what types of insulin require a U-40 insulin syringe

Answer 29

vetsulin and ProZinc

Question 30

what type of insulin is considered long acting? what species is it used in

Answer 30

Glargine / Lantus ; cat only

Question 31

what are some considerations when it comes to preparation and administration of insulin

Answer 31

do not shake vials, follow label recommendations, rotate sites for injections, store in fridge, mix thoroughly

Question 32

what test is always performed when stating an animal on insulin

Answer 32

glucose curve

Question 33

what are reasons an animal may become hypoglycemic

Answer 33

insulin overdoes, neoplasia, insulinoma, toxin, sepsis, liver dz

Question 34

what drugs can be used to treat hypoglycemia

Answer 34

dextrose, karo syrup, glucagon, glucocorticoids

Question 35

what special administration techniques are there when administrating Dextrose 50% IV

Answer 35

dilute atleast 25%, give slowly, do not inject outside the vessel

Question 36

what drugs or fluids might your doctor use if lowering calcium levels was the goal

Answer 36

0.9% NaCl / diuretics

Question 37

what injectable drugs are used for patients with hypocalcemia? are there special precautions that are followed when administering

Answer 37

calcium gluconate / calcium chloride, monitor heart / EKG

Question 38

what are oral medications used to treat calcium levels

Answer 38

calcitriol tabs or tums

Question 39

what drug is used to perform an ACTH test

Answer 39

cosyntropin

Question 40

what are 3 drugs that can be used to treat addisons

Answer 40

DOCP, fludrocortisone, hydrocortisone, dexamethasone

Question 41

what 2 drugs are used to treat cushings dz

Answer 41

vetoryl (trilostane) / anipryl (selegiline)

Question 42

what is desmopressin and what is it used to treat

Answer 42

synthetic vasopressin / diabetes insipidus