12 Questions
Which gland is responsible for secreting important hormones like cortisol and aldosterone?
Adrenal cortex
What is the definitive diagnostic test for Addison’s disease?
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulation test
What is the primary treatment for an animal in crisis with Addison’s disease?
Hormone replacement therapy
What is a life-threatening complication of Addison's disease that requires prompt treatment?
Hyperkalemia
Which electrolyte ratio is typically seen in patients with typical primary hypoadrenocorticism?
10 : 1
Which condition is unlikely to cause electrolyte changes like hyponatremia and hyperkalemia?
Addison's disease
What is the classic electrolyte abnormality associated with Addison's disease?
Low sodium/potassium ratio
What are most Addisonian patients likely to be on arrival?
Azotemic and hyperphosphatemic
What is the most common cause of secondary hypoadrenocorticism?
Steroid withdrawal after long-term glucocorticoid therapy
Which of the following can lead to adrenal cortical atrophy?
Long-term steroid administration
Why is hypoadrenocorticism difficult to diagnose based on clinical presentation alone?
The clinical signs mimic those of other more common diseases
What is a common feature of the history in patients with Addison's disease?
Gastrointestinal disturbances and weight loss
Learn about the diagnosis and treatment of Canine Addison's Disease, a condition where signs mimic many other disease processes. Understand the importance of ACTH stimulation test for definitive diagnosis and hormone replacement for treatment.
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