Endocrine & Thyroid Diseases Quiz

<p>Pancreatitis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Weight gain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Cortisol concentrations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Abdominal distension (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hypocalcemia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transdermal absorption complications (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Persistent vomiting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Live attenuated vaccine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>NPO (nothing by mouth) for 3-4 days (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Steatorrhea (fatty stools) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hyperthyroidism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Middle to older ages (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fecal elastase assay (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Controlling metabolism and calcium levels (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dachshund (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Weight gain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Long-term hormone replacement therapy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pituitary dependent hyperadrenocorticism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased urination and thirst (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>High-dose dexamethasone suppression test (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Thyrotoxic hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Iodine deficient diet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Primary hypothyroidism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Presence of comorbidities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hypocalcemia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pale, voluminous feces (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Aggressive fluid therapy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Serum trypsin-like immunoreactivity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>High fat diet (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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A common disease in dogs characterized by an underactive thyroid gland, leading to decreased metabolic rate and various clinical signs.

A type of hypothyroidism caused by destruction of the thyroid gland itself, often due to autoimmune disease or gland atrophy.

A common disease in cats characterized by an overactive thyroid gland, resulting in excess thyroid hormones.

A curative treatment for hyperthyroidism in cats, which involves radioactive material destroying the diseased thyroid cells.

A disease characterized by a lack of glucocorticoids and/or mineralocorticoids, affecting hormone production in the adrenal glands.

A condition of elevated cortisol concentrations, often resulting from pituitary or adrenal problems.

A type of Cushing's disease where the pituitary gland overproduces ACTH, causing the adrenal glands to produce excessive cortisol.

A common screening test for Cushing's Syndrome, used to differentiate between types of hyperadrenocorticism.

A blood test used to determine the activity state of the thyroid axis.

Hormones produced in the adrenal glands, vital for sodium and potassium balance.

Inflammation of the dog's pancreas, often acute or chronic, potentially severe and necrotizing. Pancreatic secretions decrease and enzymes increase, causing auto-digestion.

Can be many things; high-fat diets, genetic predisposition in specific breeds, certain medications, trauma, tumors, or sometimes unknown.

Symptoms include nausea, abdominal pain (praying pose), anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and potentially fever. Can be less severe.

Diagnosis often involves tests like a SNAP test, pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity, imaging (X-rays), blood tests (looking for enzyme levels, etc.), and a complete blood count.

Fluid therapy, NPO (nothing by mouth), antibiotics, pain relief, and a low-fat diet are common treatment strategies. Severe cases may include plasma or albumin therapy.

EPI is a condition where the pancreas fails to produce enough digestive enzymes for proper nutrient absorption.

EPI causes maldigestion and malabsorption, leading to weight loss, voluminous, pale, and oily stools (steatorrhea).

Treatment typically involves enzyme replacements (powdered forms are often more effective), vitamins (especially B12), and possibly probiotics or antibiotics.

Diagnosis of EPI involves measuring serum trypsin-like immunoreactivity and/or fecal elastase levels, alongside clinical signs.

Survival can vary considerably, ranging from approximately two years (or less without treatment) to much longer with early-stage treatment and the absence of other health problems.

Inflammation of the pancreas, a common problem in dogs and cats. It can be acute or chronic, and in severe cases, can be very damaging to the pancreas.

The cause of pancreatitis is sometimes unknown, but factors like high-fat diets, obesity, high cholesterol, trauma, and certain medications can contribute.

Common symptoms include nausea, abdominal pain (praying posture), loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and sometimes fever.

Typical symptoms include weight loss despite a normal appetite, loose, voluminous, pale, and oily stools, and sometimes vomiting.

Thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) regulate metabolism in the body, controlling how quickly the body burns energy.

Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland is underactive, leading to decreased production of thyroid hormones, resulting in a slower metabolic rate.

Signs include lethargy, weight gain, hair loss, skin problems like alopecia, and recurrent skin infections.

Diagnosis usually involves blood tests to check T4 levels, physical exam, possibly palpating an enlarged thyroid gland, and monitoring for clinical signs.

Radioactive iodine (I-131) is the most effective treatment, targeting and destroying the overactive thyroid cells.

Addisons disease, or hypoadrenocorticism, occurs when the adrenal glands don't produce enough cortisol and aldosterone.

Signs include weakness, lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and potential for an Addisonian crisis.

Cushing's disease, or hyperadrenocorticism, occurs when the body produces too much cortisol.

Signs include pot belly, increased thirst and urination, hair loss, muscle wasting, and susceptibility to UTIs.

Treatment options include medical management with drugs like mitotane or trilostane, surgery, and radiotherapy.