Endorcine dissease exam

Question 1

What are clinical signs of hypothyroidism?

Answer 1

Weight gain with no change in diet

“Rat tail” (loss of hair on the tail) and symmetrical alopecia

Cold intolerant/heat seeking

Recurrent skin infections

Reproduction problems

Question 2

What lab tests are used to diagnose hypothyroidism?

Answer 2

T4 and TSH are the primary tests used to diagnose hypothyroidism

Question 3

Increased cholesterol level is often seen with

Answer 3

hypothyroidism but alone is not diagnostic.

Question 4

What causes hyperthyroid in cats?

Answer 4

A functional (secretes hormones) thyroid adenoma tumor

Question 5

What are three treatment options for hyperthyroidism?

Answer 5

Methimazole (or carbimazole)

Radioactive iodine

Prescription diet – Hills y/d

Question 6

What are the two underlying causes for diabetes mellitus?

Answer 6

Decreased production of insulin or insulin resistance

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Apply honey or karo syrup

Question 9

honey or karo syrup

Answer 9

is given in the gums to treat the hypoglycemia.

Question 10

What hormones are deficient when an animal has Addison’s Disease?

Answer 10

glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids

Question 11

What characteristic bloodwork abnormalities are present when a patient has Addison’s disease?

Answer 11

Elevated potassium (hyperkalemia) and decreased sodium (hyponatremia)

Question 12

What diagnostic tests are used to diagnose Cushing’s disease?

Answer 12

LDDS test

ACTH stimulation

Abdominal ultrasound of adrenal glands

Question 13

What are some options for therapy for Cushing’s Disease?

Answer 13

Trilostane (Vetoryl)

Mitotane (Lysodren)

Surgical removal of an adrenal tumor if present

Question 14

List at least 3 clinical signs of Cushing’s Disease.

Answer 14

PU/PD/PP, abdominal enlargement, alopecia.
Muscle weakness, lethargy, lameness, lack of estrus; soft, small testicles

Question 15

What bloodwork abnormality is present when a patient has primary hyperparathyroidism?

Answer 15

Elevated Calcium (hypercalcemia)

Low to normal phosphorus

Elevated PTH

Question 16

What clinical signs are seen with Diabetes Insipidus?

Answer 16

Extreme PU/PD

Question 17

How is diabetes insipidus treated?

Answer 17

Desmopressin (DDAVP).