Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Equine Endocrine Dz

PPID, EMS

QuestionAnswer
Most common endocrine disorder of horses, ponies, and equids Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction
PPID Pathogenesis neurodegeneration of hypothalamus --> decreased dopamine --> overproduction of pituitary hormones (POMC, ACTH --> cortisol)
PPID Signalment Morgans & Ponies 7-42 years
Hirsutism long curly hair (pathonuemonic for PPID)
Why should you NOT test for elevated PI hormones in August-October? Naturally elevated this time of year; Re-test in January
Gold Standard Test for PPID Dexamethasone Suppression Test - positive if cortisol >1 ug/dl
Most effective PPID medication that targets the hypothalamus-pituitary axis Pergolide mesylate - dopamine agonist
Serotonin antagonist often used in conjunction with Pergolide to manage PPID Cyproheptadine
PPID medication that acts on adrenal gland to decrease cortisol production Trilostane
Definition of Equine Metabolic Syndrome 1) Insulin Resistance 2) Laminitis 3) Obesity/Regional adiposity
EMS Signalment Ponies, Morgans, Fjords, Arabians, Peruvian Pasos, Paso Finos >5 years
Name two tests that can be used to diagnose EMS Resting serum insulin; Combined glucose-insulin test
Positive Result for Combined Glucose-Insulin Test (EMS) [blood glucose] > baseline for more than 35min; [serum insulin] >100 uU/ml at 45min
Short-term thyroid supplement that can be used to improve insulin sensitivity and accelerate weight loss in EMS horse Levothyroxine Therapy (Thyro L)
Created by: 26509889
Popular Veterinary sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards