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Endocrine Drugs Flashcards

1
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unexplained weight gain would indicate

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hypothyroidism

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2
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bilateral symmetrical alopecia (not pruritic) and hyperpigmentation would indicate

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hypothyroidism

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3
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drug of choice for hypothyroidism treatment

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levothyroxine Sodium

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4
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what thyroid hormone is levothyroxine sodium

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T4

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5
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second choice for treatment of hypothyroidism

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Liothyronine sodium

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6
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what is thyroid stimulating hormone used for

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rarely used diagnostic test for hypothyroidism

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7
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hyperthyroidism is ______ metabolsim

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increased

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8
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tachycardia and hypertension are signs of

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hyperthyroidism

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9
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unexplained weight loss with polyphagia (extreme hunger)

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hyperthyroidism

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10
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what age cats does hyperthyroidism usually effect

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old cats

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11
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treatment for hyperthyroidism is

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life long

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12
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drug used for hyperthyroidism treatment

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methimazole (Felimazole)

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13
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how effective is methimazole (Felimazole) for treatment of hyperthyroidism

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only partially effective

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14
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what does methimazole (Felimazole) commonly cause

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vomiting

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15
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when is methimazole (Felimazole) often used

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before thyroidactomy

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16
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hyperthyroidism drug used in Canada, converts to methimazole (Felimazole)

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Carbimazole

17
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one time, stress free, IV treatment for hyperthyroidism

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Radioactive iodine (I-131)

18
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Hyperadrenocorticism

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cushing’s

19
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what adrenal gland disease can be iatrogenic

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cushing’s

20
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Hypoadrenocorticism

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addison’s

21
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what cushing’s drug is specifically used for cats

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Metypryapone

22
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how often are Desoxycorticosterone (Percorten-V) injections done for addison’s disease

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every three weeks

23
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what is a life long treatment for addison’s disease

A

prednisone

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