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Which is the lie?
1.Type I diabetes mellitus is more common in cats. Type II diabetes is more common in dogs.
2.Diabetes is diagnosed with a high fasting blood glucose and concurrent glucosuria.
3.Type I diabetes mellitus always requires insulin supplementation.
1.Type I diabetes mellitus is more common in cats. Type II diabetes is more common in dogs.
Type I: dogs, Type II: cats
Cataracts is the most common complication in...
Dogs
This condition has been associated with:
1. Dogs that are 5-15 yo at time of diagnosis
2. Signs include polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, weight loss
3. Signs can include vomiting and lethargy
Diabetes mellitus
What is the nick name for NPH?
Humulin N or Novolin N
Which syringe is used to administer NPH?
U 100
which out of these is a LIE ?
1) Methimazole reduces the concentration of preformed thyroid hormone
2) Methimazole can cause hypothyroidism
3) Carbimazole is an alternate drug to methimazole (not used commonly)
4) Methimazole serves as active substate to thyroid peroxidase
1) Methimazole reduces the concentration of preformed thyroid hormone
It does NOT affect existing thyroid hormone.
What is the other name for Lente insulin?
Vetsulin
Which syringe is used to administer Glargine?
U 100
This condition has been associated with:
1. Middle age feline patient
2. Weight or muscle loss/emaciation
3. Hind end weakness/ataxia that can be associated with an inability to jump
4. Plantigrade stance
Diabetes Mellitus
What is the nickname for Glargine?
Lantus
Which out of the following are NOT treatment options for treating hyperthyroidism
a) Prescription diet
b) Methimazole
c) I-121
d) Surgery
c) I-121
It's, I-131
Diabetic neuropathy is the most common complication in...
Cats
Which syringe is used to administer PZI?
U-40
What is the other for Detemir?
Levamir
Which syringe is used to administer Lente?
U-40
Which statement is incorrect?
1.TSH is released from the hypothalamus
2.TSH is released from the pituitary gland
3.Thyroid hormone (T3, T4) is released from the thyroid gland.
1.TSH is released from the hypothalamus
TRH is released from the hypothalamus
Most likely diagnosis for a middle age cat with weight loss in spite of a good appetite is
DM and/OR Hyperthyroidism
COULD BE EITHER !
What is the nickname for protamine zinc insulin?
PZI
Which syringe is used to administer Detemir?
U-100
What tests are used to monitor for HYPOthyroidism in cats?
T4 and TSH
Which statement is false?
1.Dysfunction of the alpha cells is associated with diabetes mellitus
2.Diabetes mellitus is a result of dysfunction of the endocrine pancreas.
3.The Somoygi effect is due to a significant and rapid decrease in blood glucose that results in hypoglycemia and rebounding hyperglycemia
1.Dysfunction of the alpha cells is associated with diabetes mellitus
In the dog and cat, the most common disorder of the endocrine pancreas is diabetes mellitus, which results from an absolute or relative insulin deficiency due to deficient insulin secretion by the beta cells, often in conjunction with concurrent insulin resistance
What is a lie ?
1) Methimazole works by destroying the thyroid gland locally
2) Hyperthyroidism can unmask kidney disease
3) A unique side effect of Methimazole therapy is facial excoriation
4) Hyperthyroidism can occur due to ectopic thyroid tissue
1) It works by Inhibit hormone synthesis (thyroid peroxidase)
In what percentage of hyperthyroid cats is there a palpable goiter?
83%
Iatrogenic hypothyroidism can be the most common complication in...
Cats - usually due to medical management of hyperthyroidism
Which statement is false?
1.Obesity is important risk factors in the development of diabetes in cats.
2.Diagnosis of diabetes in dogs may be complicated because hyperglycemia can be influenced by stress.
3.Diabetes in cats can also be associated with hypersomatotrophism (acromegaly).
2.Diagnosis of diabetes in dogs may be complicated because hyperglycemia can be influenced by stress.
Diabetes in cats may be complicated because cats are prone to stress hyperglycemia, which may cause difficulties in diagnosing and monitoring of diabetes. The renal threshold of cats is higher (~270 mg/dL) than dogs (~160 mg/dL).