Why are you so hormonal?
The hypothalamus is responsible for what 2 hormones
The common signs or symptoms of hypothyroidism are?
Lethargy, Hyperpigmentation, Dry hair and excessive shedding, Cold intolerance, excessive weight gain,
These 2 diseases usually accompany hypercholesterolemia
Hypothyroid disease and Cushings
Medication of choice for canine hypothyroidism and dose is what?
Levothyroxine and 22mcg/kg BID
Lifetime oral supplementation of medications, and concurrent blood testing
Elevation in hormones in the blood trigger what?
Negative feedback systems
The common signs and symptoms for hyperthyroidism are?
Weight loss, increased appetite, Vomiting, Hyperactivity
Organ values usually increased with hyperthyroid disease are? Besides the thyroid
Liver - ALT, ALP
Medication of choice and number one treatment of choice in cats with hyperthyroidism?
Methimazole and radioactive iodine
Dosing and frequency, last dose given, is patient fasted, how are symptoms?
The 3 hormones secreted by the thyroid gland is?
Calcitonin, T3, and T4
The signs and symptoms in diabetes mellitus are?
PUPD, Weight loss, polyphagia, or more severe tachypnea, vomiting, acetone breath, depression
What blood work value do you see with a "sick" DM patient?
Ketones in the urine with elevated glucose
Medicine, diet, and, change in lifestyle requirements for canine DM patients?
Insulin- NPH, Novulin R, high fiber diet, increase in exercise
Where should you palpate on a cat with potential hyperthyroidism?
Ventral neck
The 4 hormones secreted by the endocrine pancreas are...
insulin, glucagon, somatostatin, pancreatic polypeptides
The signs and symptoms of hypoadrenocorticism are?
PUPD, Vomiting and diarrhea, Anorexia, Weight loss, lethargy, depression
What values would be elevated on a patient with Addisons disease?
Increased BUN, Creatinine, and calcium. Elevated NA:K ratio
Medications for chronic Addiosons disease and dosing
Glucocorticoid like prednisolone or prednisone BID 3-4 weeks and then taper
Chronic management of Addison's disease
Oral steroids, Monitor electrolytes , BUN and creatinine and clinical signs
The adrenal glands secrete what 5 hormones?
Glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, androgens, epinephrine and norepinephrine
Signs and symptoms of Hyperadrenocorticism
PUPD, Polyphagia, excessive panting, abdominal distention, Symmetrical alopecia, pruritus. lethargy
Cushings may not be distinguishable from what?
Pituitary dependant hyperadrenocorticism and adrenal tumors
The 3 most frequent medication for Cushing's disease
Lysodren, Mitotane, Vetoryl (trilostane)
How do we test for hypoadrenocorticism?
ACTH stimulation test using cosyntropin or like brands. Draw baseline labs and then 2 post injection labs