Hyperthyroidism

Question 1

Apathetic hyperthyroid (4)

Answer 1

1. Weight loss
2. Anorexia
3. Depression
4. Emesis

Question 2

PE findings for hyperthyroidism (5)

Answer 2

1. Tachycardia
2. Unkempt coat
3. Thin
4. +/- murmur
5. +/- palpable thyroid

Question 3

Hyperthyroidism emaciated

Answer 3

Skin and bones

Question 4

What two conditions/ diseases may also be seen in a cat with hyperthryroidism

Answer 4

Cardiomyopathy + Chronic Kidney Disease

Question 5

What two things can be a cause of hyperthyroidism

Answer 5

Thyroid adenoma (98%)
Thyroid adenocarcinoma (2%)

Question 6

Hyperthyroid diagnosis (3)

Answer 6

1. Clinical signs
2. Blood work ( increased T4 SPECIFICALLY free T4)
3. Nuclear scintigraphy

Question 7

Hyperthyroidism therapy 2

Answer 7

Palliative (treat clinical signs)
Curative

Question 8

Hyperthyroid palliative therapy

Answer 8

Methimazole

Question 9

Hyperthyroid Curative therapy

Answer 9

Surgical or 131I (radioactive iodine