Exam 2: Endocrine drugs Flashcards
What is the goal of therapy of hypothyroidism in dogs>
Replace hormone the body is not producing
How is levothyroxine typically dosed>
mg/kg
How is levothyroxine dosed in large dogs
mg/m^2
How do you monitor Levothyroxine levels ind dogs
Measure T4 levels
What is the goal of thearapy of Hyperthyroidism in cats
Stop excessive hormone production
What are the 4 therapy options for tx of hyperthyroidism in cats
- Sx
- Radioactive iodine
3 Diet - Methimazole
What is the MOA of methimazole
Inhibit thyroid hormone synthesis
C/S of acute hypocalcemia
- Tremors
- Pawing at face
- Flaccid paralysis
- Seizures
What is an example of acute hypocalcemia in cows
Milk fever/eclampsia
What is the therapeutic goal of acute hypocalcemia
replace the calcium deficit until the patient can catch up
What are the 2 options for tx of acute hypocalcemia
- Ca Gluconate
2. Ca Chloride
Which tx option of acute hypocalcemia can never be given SQ or IM due to its caustic nature
Ca Chloride
T/F. Ca Gluconate should be diluted if given SQ
T
Why must you monitor Ca administration with ECG
Can cause arrhythmias if given too quickly
What are the 2 tx options for Chronic Hypocalcemia (Hypoparathyroidism)
- Ca Carbonate
2. Ca Propionate
_____ results in inability of the body to convert Vit. D to its active form (calcitriol)
Hypoparathyroidism
The most potent, activated form of Vit. D
Calcitriol
What is the best choice for parenteral tx of acute hypocalcemia?
Ca Gluconate
Mobilizes glucose from liver stores
Glucagon
What is the primary goal of therapy for DM?
Address the insulin deficiency, not just to bring down the blood glucose
Produced by the beta cells in the islets of langehans in the endocrine pancrease
Insulin
What are the 3 categoris of insulin
- Short- acting
- intermediate -acting
- Long- acting
What type of inlsulin in in the short acting category
Regular insulin
WHat is regular insulin used for?
hospitalized patients
What is the only type of insulin that can go IV
Regular
What type of insulin is in the intermediate category
NPH
What is added to intermediate insulin that delays absorption to extend clinical effect
Zinc
What type of insulin is in the long acting category
PZI
Oral medication used to tx Diabetes in cats
Glipizide
What are the 2 types of corticosteroids?
- Glucocorticoids
2. Mineralcorticoids
Where are Glucocorticoids produced
Zona Fasiculata
Where are Mineralcorticoids produced?
Zonaglomerulosa
What is the endogenous hormone of Glucocorticoids
Cortisol
What is the goal of Glucocorticoids
suppress IR Inc. Ca excretion Dec. fever Allergies Anti-inflam