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1
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Hypothyroidism is typically seen in what species

A

dogs and horses

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2
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iodides in food are converted to T3 when?

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when they travel to the thyroid gland from the blood stream

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3
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dx hypothyroidism 3 tests

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measure serum T3 and T4
Thyroid stimulation test
thyrotropin releasing hormone response test

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4
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medication of choice in treating hypothyroidism

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levothyroxine

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5
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hyperthyroidism is seen with what species?

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cats

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6
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hyperthyroidism tx

A

surgical removal

destruction of gland by radioactive isotopes

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7
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why would a hyperthyroid cat be placed on propranolol

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used to suppress tachycardia

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8
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drug of choice for treating hyperthyroidism in cats

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methimazole (tapazole)

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9
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all hormones produced by the adrenal cortex are

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steroids

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10
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mineralcorticoid

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aldosterone

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11
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glucocorticoid

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cortisol

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12
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hyperadrenocorticism

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cushings disease

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13
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hypoadrenocorticism

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addisons disease

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14
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what test is used to diagnose addisons disease

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ACTH stimulation test

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15
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how often is DOCP administered?

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every 25 days

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16
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DOCP stands for

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desoxycorticosterone (percorten-V)

17
Q

DOCP is used in conjunction with ____ and ______

A

prednisolone and prednisone

18
Q

dx of cushings disease

A

low dose dex test

ACTH stimulation test

19
Q

milotane is the drug of choice for treating ______

A

adrenocortical tumors

20
Q

what is an antifungal that can be used in the treatment of cushings disease

A

ketoconazole

21
Q

Selegiline increases the synthesis and release of what neurotransmitter?

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monoamine oxidase inhibitor

22
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how does selegilines release affect cortisol production?

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treats pituitary dependent hyperadrenocorticism in dogs

23
Q

thyroid replacement medications

A 
levothyroxine sodium (T4)
liothyronine sodium (T3)
24
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hyperthyroidism drugs

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methimazole (tapazole)
carbimazole
propranolol

25
Q

addisons disease drugs

A

DOCP

fludrocortisone acetate

26
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cushings disease drugs

A

milotane(lysodern)
ketoconazole
selegiline
trilostane (vetoryl)

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