1
Q
list potential screening tests for diagnosing hyperadrenocoricism
A
- ACTH stim
- low dose dexamethasone supression
- urine cortisol:creatinine ratio
2
Q
list the four potential tests used to differentiate between PDH and ADH
A
- Endogenous ACTH
- Low-dose dexamethasone
- High-dose dexamethasone (not currently recommended)
- Imaging Adrenals (ultrasound/CT/MRI)
- Imaging Pituitary (CT/MRI)
3
Q
what are the advantages and disadvantages for HAC testing
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Y2 ENI
flashcards
Decks in class (81)
# Cards
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1. Skin structure and function 1-339
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hair and skin anatomy SDL1
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hypersensitivity and skin immunity12
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pruritus23
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the dermatological response to damage21
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skin microbiology 1+226
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the normal ear18
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exotic integument23
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1. integument histo12
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Lesions SDL33
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diagnostic sampling25
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1. avian integument19
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2. fleas15
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insects SDL18
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dermatophysiology cases SDL11
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Flies16
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lice19
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horn and antler SDL5
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mites19
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ticks15
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wound healing and reconstruction45
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diagnostic imaging of the ear2
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3. Endocrine anatomy7
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anatomy and embryology47
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blood sampling techniques7
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hormones and cell signalling22
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hormone transport and kinetics16
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hormone receptors14
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endocrine impacts on kidney function10
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kidney function SDL4
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intro to metabolism37
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hormones and metabolism SDL5
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hypothalamus10
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anterior pituitary hormones21
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hypothalamic-pituitary-endocrine gland axes and pineal gland SDL10
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posterior pituitary hormones14
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3. polyuria and polydipsia SDL8
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4. immunoassay and lab selection7
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interpretation of diagnostic results13
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intro to blood tube selection15
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pancreas anatomy and physiology28
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non-endocrine gland endocrinology11
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non-endocrine endocrinology SDL4
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insulinoma SDL11
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physiology of diabetes mellitus and insulin resistance23
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insulin and ketones SDL21
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physiology of lipid disorders SDL15
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the structure and function of the adrenal glands and pathophysiology of HAC36
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anatomy of adrenalectomy and thyroidectomy SDL3
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HAC diagnostic testing (smallies)12
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physiology of hypoadrenocoticism11
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endocrine testing: hyperAC3
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diagnostic imaging of the adrenal glands SDL11
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equine pituitary dysfunction19
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histology of the pituitary and adrenal glands SDL9
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therapeutic steroid use14
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catecholamines20
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PPID diagostic testing21
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4. phaeochromocytoma SDL26
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5. thyroid hormone synthesis and action25
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endocrine testing - thyroid disorders9
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physiology of hypothyroidism33
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physiology of hyperthyroidism20
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physiology of calcium regulation30
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calcium review SDL11
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phosphorous homeostasis & disorders19
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physiology of hypercalcemia14
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calcium and muscle SDL12
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hyperthyroidism and thyroid gland disorder dx workshop10
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physiology of hypocalcemia14
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histology of the thyroid, parathyroid and pancreas SDL6
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small animal endocrine cases workshop1
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5. integrated cases workshops1
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6. Growth hormone and IGF22
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endocrine growth promoters in international agriculture SDL4
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overview of endocrine gland histo10
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endocrinology of exotics17
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thermoregulation in exotics SDL21
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hormone deficiency and excess13
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formatives19
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quizzes etc110
