Regulation of Metabolic Rate

Question 1

Can be caused by immune mediated destruction of the thyroid gland
C/S: Wt. gain, hair loss, dull coat, intolerant to cold, and repro failur

Answer 1

Hypothyroidism

Question 2

Thyroid stim test

3 steps

Answer 2

1. Blood hr. 0
2. Give TSH
3. Draw sample 4-6 hr later

Question 3

Levothyroxine is a synthetic

Answer 3

T4

Question 4

Liothyronine is a synthetic

Answer 4

T3

Question 5

Caused by excessive secretion of thyroid hormone

C/S: Wt. loss, high anxiety, PU/PD, ^ stool production

Answer 5

Hyperthyroidism

Question 6

Isotope used for Hyperthyroidism

Answer 6

I-131

Question 7

Methimazole, Carbimazole, and Propranalol can be used to treat

Answer 7

Hyperthyroidism

Question 8

Main mineralocorticoid

Answer 8

Aldosterone

Question 9

Main glucocorticoid

Answer 9

Cortisol

Question 10

Hypoadrenocorticism is AKA

Answer 10

Addison’s

Question 11

3 steps for ACTH stim test

Answer 11

1. Blood hr 0
2. Give ACTH
3. Draw 1-2 hrs later

Question 12

DOCP and Fludrocortisone are used to treat

Answer 12

Addison’s

Question 13

DOCP can be given

Answer 13

q 25 days

Question 14

Hyperadrenocorticism is AKA

Answer 14

Cushing’s

Question 15

C/S of this: PU/PD, Pot belly, bilaterally symmetrical truncal alopecia

Answer 15

Cushing’s

Question 16

Low Dose Dex test steps: 4 steps

Answer 16

1. Hr 0 -baseline draw
2. Dose with Dex
3. Draw blood hr 4
   4, Draw blood hr. 8

Question 17

Ketoconazole, Selegiline, and Trilostane can be used to treat

Answer 17

Cushing’s