Endocrine Diseases

Question 1

Insulin resistance is commonly seen in animals that

Answer 1

Are obese

Question 2

Which condition would be typical of hypothyroidism?

Answer 2

Gaining weight

Question 3

The hormone primarily responsible for preventing hypercalcemia is

Answer 3

Calcitonin

Question 4

Diabetes insipidus is caused by a lack of what hormone?

Answer 4

Antidiuretic hormone

Question 5

Hypoadrenocorticism is commonly referred to as

Answer 5

Addisons disease

Question 6

What clinical sign is associated with hyperthyroidism?

Answer 6

Loss of weight with a normal or increased appetite

Question 7

The abbreviation ACTH stands for

Answer 7

Adrenocorticotropic hormone

Question 8

What is the primary goal of diabetes mellitus treatment?

Answer 8

elimination of client-observed signs

Question 9

Where are the adrenal glands located?

Answer 9

dorsally and cranially to the kidneys

Question 10

Addisons Disease is best described as:

Answer 10

Decreased production of both glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids

Question 11

Cushings Disease is best described as:

Answer 11

Producing to much ACTH. leading to Excessive levels of cortisol

Question 12

What are the primary laboratory tests used to diagnose hypothyroidism in animals?

Answer 12

T4 and TSH

Question 13

What is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in cats?

Answer 13

Functional thyroid adenoma

Question 14

What are three common treatment options for feline hyperthyroidism?

Answer 14

Carbimazole or Methimazole, radioactive iodine, Hills y/d diet

Question 15

What are the two underlying causes for diabetes mellitus?

Answer 15

Decreased insulin production and insulin resistance

Question 16

What is the condition called when a diabetic patient becomes very sick and acidotic?

Answer 16

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)

Question 17

If an owner gives too much insulin and their pet is weak and lethargic, what treatment should they administer at home?

Answer 17

Apply honey or Karo syrup to the gums

Question 18

Which of the following diagnostic tests are commonly used to diagnose Cushing’s disease in animals?

Answer 18

LDDS test, ACTH stimulation, abdominal ultrasound

Question 19

What are common treatment options for Cushing’s disease in animals?

Answer 19

Trilostane (Vetoryl), mitotane (Lysodren), surgical removal of adrenal tumor

Question 20

Which of the following are clinical signs commonly associated with Cushing’s disease in animals?

Answer 20

PU/PD/PP, excessive panting, abdominal enlargement

Question 21

What is the primary treatment for diabetes insipidus in animals?

Answer 21

Desmopressin (DDAVP)