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1
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What are 2 etiologies of hyperadrenocorticism?

A
  1. Spontaneous: overproduction of endogenous glucocorticoids

2. Iatrogenic disease: exogenous glucocorticoid administration

2
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What is the age of a dog diagnosed with hyperadrenocorticism?

A

7 - 9 years

3
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Which breeds are at high risk for pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism?

A
  1. Beagle
  2. Boston terrier
  3. Boxer
  4. Dachshund
  5. GSD
4
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Which breeds are at high risk for functional adrenal tumors?

A
  1. GSD
  2. Dachshund
  3. Labrador retriever
5
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What are the clinical signs associated with hyperadrenocorticism?

A
  1. PU/PD
  2. Polyphagia
  3. Pendulous abdomen
  4. Hair loss
  5. Panting
6
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What type of conformational changes would you see with hyperadrenocorticism?

A

Pendulous abdomen due to:

  1. Hepatomegaly
  2. Muscle atrophy / muscle weakness
  3. Increased intra-abdominal fat
7
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What type of cutaneous changes would you see with hyperadrenocorticism?

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  1. Symmetrical alopecia
  2. Comedones
  3. Hyperpigmentation
  4. Scaling
8
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Which of the following is hyperadrenocorticism associated with: (1) weight loss, (2) thromboembolism, (3) urinary tract infections.

A
  1. Thromboembolism

2. Urinary tract infections

9
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Which is linked with hyperadrenocorticism: hypotension or hypertension?

A

Hypertension

10
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What abnormality might you see on a urine test with hyperadrenocorticism?

A
  1. Proteinuria
  2. Crystals? Due to urinary calculi
  3. Bacteria? Due to urinary tract infection
  4. Glucosuria
  5. Low SG
11
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What changes would you see on a CBC with hyperadrenocorticism?

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  1. Stress leukogram
  2. Thrombocytosis
  3. Hemoconcentration
12
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What changes would you see on a biochem with hyperadrenocorticism?

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  1. Hyperglycemia
  2. Hypernatremia
  3. Hypokalmia
  4. Hypercholesterolemia
  5. Elevated ALP
  6. Lipemia