1 . Which one of the following is correct regarding beta-cell neoplasia in dogs? Insulinomas are usually not maliginant Metastasis is to lung Nearly 90 percent of dogs die within 6 months of diagnosis All dogs with malignant tumors die within 2 years Tumors are usually detectable with ultrasound
2.All of the following are correct regarding the clinical signs of hypoglycemia EXCEPT? Signs are adrenergic and neurological Weakness is caused by muscle glucopenia Seizures are caused by neuronal glucopenia Nervousnes, facial twitching, and pupillary dilatation are early signs Carbohydrate reserve in neurons is very limited.
3.All of the following are documented causes of hypoglycemia EXCEPT? Severe hepatic necrosis Cortisol deficiency Insulin excess Uremia Hyperthyroidism
4.All of the following drugs either inhibit release or synthesis of insulin EXCEPT? Diazoxide Somatostatin Propranolol Prednisone Phenytoin
5.Regarding the surgical management of bet-cell neoplasia, which one of the following is correct? Turmors are visulized in less than 50% of cases Tumors occur most commonly in the central region of the pancreas The most common sites for metastasis are regional lymph nodes and liver Pancreatic insufficiency is a common complication of surgery Methylene blue is a safe way to identify tumors in the pancreas.
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