metabolic rate Flashcards
Hypothyroidism is typically seen in what species
dogs and horses
iodides in food are converted to T3 when?
when they travel to the thyroid gland from the blood stream
dx hypothyroidism 3 tests
measure serum T3 and T4
Thyroid stimulation test
thyrotropin releasing hormone response test
medication of choice in treating hypothyroidism
levothyroxine
hyperthyroidism is seen with what species?
cats
hyperthyroidism tx
surgical removal
destruction of gland by radioactive isotopes
why would a hyperthyroid cat be placed on propranolol
used to suppress tachycardia
drug of choice for treating hyperthyroidism in cats
methimazole (tapazole)
all hormones produced by the adrenal cortex are
steroids
mineralcorticoid
aldosterone
glucocorticoid
cortisol
hyperadrenocorticism
cushings disease
hypoadrenocorticism
addisons disease
what test is used to diagnose addisons disease
ACTH stimulation test
how often is DOCP administered?
every 25 days
DOCP stands for
desoxycorticosterone (percorten-V)
DOCP is used in conjunction with ____ and ______
prednisolone and prednisone
dx of cushings disease
low dose dex test
ACTH stimulation test
milotane is the drug of choice for treating ______
adrenocortical tumors
what is an antifungal that can be used in the treatment of cushings disease
ketoconazole
Selegiline increases the synthesis and release of what neurotransmitter?
monoamine oxidase inhibitor
how does selegilines release affect cortisol production?
treats pituitary dependent hyperadrenocorticism in dogs
thyroid replacement medications
levothyroxine sodium (T4) liothyronine sodium (T3)
hyperthyroidism drugs
methimazole (tapazole)
carbimazole
propranolol
addisons disease drugs
DOCP
fludrocortisone acetate
cushings disease drugs
milotane(lysodern)
ketoconazole
selegiline
trilostane (vetoryl)
