Endocrine Disease QUIZ

Question 1

Euthyroid Sick is characterized by
1. low T4 as a normal physologic response to illness
2. excess thyroid medication causing illness
3. an elevated T4 due to a thyroid tumor
4. low T4 due to surgical removal of a thyroid gland

Answer 1

1. low T4 as a normal physologic response to illness

Question 2

Regarding type II Diabetes,
1. all choices are correct
2. insulin is made, but tissues are insensitive to its action
3. obesity is a major pre-disposing risk factor
4. it is the most common form of diabetes in cats

Answer 2

1. all choices are correct

Question 3

Insulin Overdose…
1. is not dangerous because the animal will compensate with cortisol release
2. may cause life-threatening liver failure
3. may cause life-threatening ketosis
4. is best treated by feeding the animal immediately when possible

Answer 3

4. is best treated by feeding the animal immediately when possible

Question 4

Hypothyroidism is treated by:
1. surgery
2. medication for 1-3 months
3. life-long medication
4. irradiation

Answer 4

3. life-long medication

Question 5

Diabetes mellitus in the dog is diagnosed by
1. high blood glucose and high urine glucose together
2. high urine glucose
3. low blood insulin level
4. high blood glucose

Answer 5

1. high blood glucose and high urine glucose together

Question 6

Diabetic ketoacidosis:
1. all choices are correct
2. causes low blood pH
3. is a rapidly fatal condition if untreated
4. causes ketones in the urine

Answer 6

1. all choices are correct

Question 7

Animals with Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s Disease) may demonstrate:
1. all choices are correct
2. panting
3. polyuria/polydipsia (PU/PD)
4. pot-belly appearance

Answer 7

1. all choices are correct

Question 8

Diabetes mellitus in dogs is treated with
1. consistent daily exercise
2. all choices are correct
3. complex carbohydrate (high fiber) diets
4. insulin injections

Answer 8

2. all choices are correct

Question 9

The test of choice to identify Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s Disease) is
1. ACTH Stimulation Test
2. ask the animal psychic
3. Low Dose Dexamethasone Suppression Test (LDDS)
4. Blood electrolytes

Answer 9

1. ACTH Stimulation Test

Question 10

Diabetes mellitus in cats is treated with insulin and
1. none of the choices is correct
2. oral hypoglycemic agents
3. surgery
4. high fiber or high protein diets

Answer 10

4. high fiber or high protein diets

Question 11

The most common cause of Cushing’s Disease in dogs is
1. pancreatic tumor
2. liver tumor
3. adrenal tumor
4. pituitary (brain) tumor

Answer 11

4. pituitary (brain) tumor

Question 12

Hypothyroidism is most accurately diagnosed with:
1. blood fT4 levels
2. blood T4 levels
3. blood TSH levels
4. all choices together

Answer 12

4. all choices together

Question 13

Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s Disease) may present with clinical signs of
1. intermittent vomiting and diarrhea
2. weakness and bradycardia
3. acute collapse and dehydration
4. all choices are correct

Answer 13

4. all choices are correct

Question 14

Hyperthyroidism is treated by
1. surgery to remove thyroid tumors
2. Radioactive iodine is given once
3. life-long medication
4. all choices are treatment options

Answer 14

4. all choices are treatment options

Question 15

What causes Iatrogenic Cushing’s Disease?
1. prednisone use
2. excess IV fluids
3. NSAID use (i.e. Rimadyl/carprofen)
4. antibiotic use

Answer 15

1. prednisone use

Question 16

The test of choice to identify Cushing’s Disease is:
1. LDDS test (Low Dose Dexamethasone Suppression Test)
2. abdominal radiographs
3. blood electrolytes
4. urinalysis

Answer 16

1. LDDS test (Low Dose Dexamethasone Suppression Test)

Question 17

List three characteristics of Endocrine Alopecia

Answer 17

“rat tail”
Loss of curl (poodles)
Skin gaining hyperpigmentation in balding areas

Question 18

List three clinical signs of Hyperthyroidism in the cat

Answer 18

losing weight while having a good appetite
vocalizing
vomiting & diarrhea

Question 19

List two clinical signs of Hypoglycemia.

Answer 19

lethargy, weakness

Question 20

List one goal of treating a patient diagnosed with Diabetes mellitus.

Answer 20

Patient and owner comfort
Maintaining ideal body weight and muscle tone