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Canine Addison's Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

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Which gland is responsible for secreting important hormones like cortisol and aldosterone?

Pancreas

Thyroid gland

Adrenal cortex (correct)

Pituitary gland

What is the definitive diagnostic test for Addison’s disease?

Fasting blood sugar test

Insulin tolerance test

Thyroid function test

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulation test (correct)

What is the primary treatment for an animal in crisis with Addison’s disease?

Surgical removal of the adrenal gland

Hormone replacement therapy (correct)

Chemotherapy

Antibiotic therapy

What is a life-threatening complication of Addison's disease that requires prompt treatment?

Hyperkalemia (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which electrolyte ratio is typically seen in patients with typical primary hypoadrenocorticism?

10 : 1 (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is unlikely to cause electrolyte changes like hyponatremia and hyperkalemia?

Addison's disease (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the classic electrolyte abnormality associated with Addison's disease?

Low sodium/potassium ratio (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are most Addisonian patients likely to be on arrival?

Azotemic and hyperphosphatemic (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of secondary hypoadrenocorticism?

Steroid withdrawal after long-term glucocorticoid therapy (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can lead to adrenal cortical atrophy?

Long-term steroid administration (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is hypoadrenocorticism difficult to diagnose based on clinical presentation alone?

The clinical signs mimic those of other more common diseases (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of the history in patients with Addison's disease?

Gastrointestinal disturbances and weight loss (C) Signup and view all the answers