ACN-ENDO301: Advanced Clinical Nursing –
Endocrine System Disorders & Management
Exam (With Answers)
1
Q
describe the anatomy of the thyroid gland
A
paired
bilobed
may or may not be joined by an isthmus
2
Q
where is the thyroid gland typically located?
A
caudal to the larynx
ventrolateral to the trachea
3
Q
which of the thyroid glands is more cranial?
A
right
4
Q
at the level of what tracheal rings is the thyroid gland located?
A
,5th - 8th
5
Q
what structures are found surrounding the thyroid glands that are of
surgical significance?
A
neurological structures
highly vascular
6
Q
is thyroid tissue found only within the thyroid glands themselves?
A
no - ectopic tissue seen
7
Q
where is ectopic thyroid tissue located?
A
midline from the tongue to the abdomen
8
Q
what structure does the oesophagus sit in contact with?
A
left thyroid gland
9
Q
what are functional thyroid conditions?
,A
those where thyroid hormones are produced
10
Q
what size are benign thyroid masses often in dogs?
A
small and rarely diagnosed
11
Q
are benign thyroid masses in dogs functional or non-functional?
A
non-functional
12
Q
are benign thyroid masses often seen in cats functional or non-
functional?
A
functional and cause hyperthyroidism
13
Q
what are the causes of 95% of all feline thyroid masses?
A
benign adenoma or adenomatous hyperplasia
14
Q
in what species are malignant thyroid masses more common?
A
, dogs
15
Q
A
16
Q
what are the common benign masses seen in the thyroid?
A
adenoma
adenomatous hyperplasia
17
Q
what types of malignant neoplasia are seen in the thyroid?
A
carcinoma
adenocarcinoma
18
Q
how many hyperthyroid cats have functional malignant tumors?
A
<5%
19
Q
before thyroidectomy what are the key considerations for patients with
a functional mass?
A
Endocrine System Disorders & Management
Exam (With Answers)
1
Q
describe the anatomy of the thyroid gland
A
paired
bilobed
may or may not be joined by an isthmus
2
Q
where is the thyroid gland typically located?
A
caudal to the larynx
ventrolateral to the trachea
3
Q
which of the thyroid glands is more cranial?
A
right
4
Q
at the level of what tracheal rings is the thyroid gland located?
A
,5th - 8th
5
Q
what structures are found surrounding the thyroid glands that are of
surgical significance?
A
neurological structures
highly vascular
6
Q
is thyroid tissue found only within the thyroid glands themselves?
A
no - ectopic tissue seen
7
Q
where is ectopic thyroid tissue located?
A
midline from the tongue to the abdomen
8
Q
what structure does the oesophagus sit in contact with?
A
left thyroid gland
9
Q
what are functional thyroid conditions?
,A
those where thyroid hormones are produced
10
Q
what size are benign thyroid masses often in dogs?
A
small and rarely diagnosed
11
Q
are benign thyroid masses in dogs functional or non-functional?
A
non-functional
12
Q
are benign thyroid masses often seen in cats functional or non-
functional?
A
functional and cause hyperthyroidism
13
Q
what are the causes of 95% of all feline thyroid masses?
A
benign adenoma or adenomatous hyperplasia
14
Q
in what species are malignant thyroid masses more common?
A
, dogs
15
Q
A
16
Q
what are the common benign masses seen in the thyroid?
A
adenoma
adenomatous hyperplasia
17
Q
what types of malignant neoplasia are seen in the thyroid?
A
carcinoma
adenocarcinoma
18
Q
how many hyperthyroid cats have functional malignant tumors?
A
<5%
19
Q
before thyroidectomy what are the key considerations for patients with
a functional mass?
A
