Question 13 / 25:  7 yr old FS standard poodle presenting for bloody diarrhea, vomiting, lethargy and PU/PD. This dog is in shock (bradycardia, dehydrated, obtunded) CBC did not have stress leukogram but did have a PCV 36% (anemia). Biochm panel revealed hypoglycemia, hypokalemia, hyponaturemia, and azotemia.

This dog has a Na:K ratio of <20:1. Does this dog have Addison's?

A  Yes
B  No
<< First < Previous Flashcard Next > Last >>
Explanation:

anytime the Na:K ratio is < 20:1 ; it is diagnostic for Addison's

Exam Home Page
https://www.jobilize.com/dr-dowers-endocrinology-quiz-2-exam-by-brooke-delaney

Dr. Dowers Endocrinology Quiz 2

Author:

Access: Public Instant Grading

Ask
Madison Christian
Start Flashcards
Marion Cabalfin
Start Quiz
George Turner
Start Quiz
Copy and paste the following HTML code into your website or blog.
<iframe src="https://www.jobilize.com/embed/dr-dowers-endocrinology-quiz-2-exam-by-brooke-delaney" width="600" height="600" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="yes" style="border:1px solid #CCC; border-width:1px 1px 0; margin-bottom:5px" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen> </iframe>