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45 Cards in this Set
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What is the inaccuracy in using the term 'pruritis' to describe a skin disease in animals? |
It is a human term that is based on a subjective sensation |
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Pruritis skin diseases are almost ALWAYS analogous to which one of the following? |
B |
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Which one of the following diseases is NEVER pruritic?
a) Superficial Pyoderma |
B - itch receptors are only in the EPIDERMIS |
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Which one of the following statements regarding pruritis is FALSE? |
B - pruritic disease is usually multifactorial (pruritic diseases can commonly mask non-pruritic ones due to more severe signs) |
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A dog presents with pruritic patterns on his elbows, knees and ears. Which is the most likely diagnosis? a) Dermatophytosis |
C. The EARS especially lead to this diagnosis. |
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A dog presents with pruritic patterns on his feet, pelvis, muzzle and tail. What is the most likely diagnosis? a) Dermatophytosis |
D. |
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Which one of the following is a licensed treatment for Trombiculosis? a) Amitraz washes |
K. There are NO licensed treatments! (Amitraz/Fipronil/Permethrin (DOGS ONLY) are usually used) |
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Which one of the following treatment options would be most suitable for a rabbit suffering with cheyletiellosis? |
E. Ivermectin. |
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Which one of the following would be most suitable for a cat with severe FAD, where a spot on can't be used? |
I. Spironosad = Comfortis. Quick effect, 30 day persistence, but can cause vomiting in 14% cases. |
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An owner comes to you with a cat infested with cheyletiellosis. At home, she says she also has two dogs and two rabbits, which you assume may also be infected. Which one of the following would be the most appropriate treatment? a) Amitraz washes |
F. Imidacloprid - Advantage Spot On. Good for multi-pet households as very safe (BUT less efficient?) |
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A 3 year old Border Collie presents with widespread pustular eruption after being prescribed Promeris Duo for demodex a week ago. Which drug would be most suitable to use now? a) Amitraz washes |
H. Promeris Duo contains Amitraz, therefore avoid. Collies are also toxic to Avermectins, so Milbemycin every 24hours to effect would be appropriate. |
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A 4 year old WHWT presents with Trombiculosis and Otidectic Mange. Which one of the following treatments could address both of these issues? a) Amitraz washes |
C. Selamectin (Stronghold) |
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Where is the predilection site for Harvest Mites in equine species? |
D. As these are the parts that are closest to the grass |
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It is September and a 4 year old JRT presents to you with mild pruritis on his pinnae and feet. The areas are red with some inflammation. What is the most likely diagnosis?
a) Cheyetiellosis f) Any of the above, it is impossible to tell without further diagnostics. |
D. Harvest Mites are extremely common from July-October and manifest on the ears and feet. |
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Which of the following skin conditions can be benefitted by use of steroids? |
D. In all of the other diseases steroids are contradicted. A and B decrease the immune system, whilst C has satellite lesions which suggest systemic involvement. |
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Which of the following pathogens in responsible for Mud Fever in horses?
a) Staph. Pseudointermedius |
D. Also responsible for Fleece Rot in sheep |
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When an animal is on long term glucocorticoids, which of the following is the most ideal target? a) Long term immunosuppressive dose d) Lowest possible dose every day |
E. |
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Which of the following cases of itchiness is LEAST suitable for treatment with ciclosporin? a) A dog less than 1 year old e) A dog with a fungal problem |
C. Ciclosporin takes 4 weeks to kick in and is therefore not suitable for acute cases |
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A 10 year old dog presents with pruritis and depigmentation of his nasal planum. Which of the following is most likely? a) Dermatophytosis |
F. Pruritis in an old dog is NOT due to an allergy, and must be due to something else. |
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Which of the following oral meds would be most suitable for a dog with superficial pyoderma (folliculitis)? a) Penicillin |
D. Because it is most likely caused by Staph Pseudointermedius, use Cefalexin. Co-Amoxyclav could also be used but is less effective. |
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What is the main risk for developing MRSP in an animal? a) Treatment too short |
B. Therefore, make sure you use C&S! |
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In which type of drug administration does the First Pass Metabolism effect occur? a) Oral |
A. Via the liver |
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How do you calculate the volume of distribution of a drug? |
Dose / Plasma Concentration |
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What does a volume of distribution figure of 1.5 suggest? a) The drug is confined to plasma |
D. |
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Which of the following species uses sulphation instead of glucorinidation to metabolise Paracetemol? a) Horse |
E. Therefore, incredibly toxic as sulphation pathway is easily saturated |
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What are the two types of otitis manifestations in the dog? a) Acute and Progressive |
C. |
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What percent of dogs with otitis media have chronic, recurrent cases? a) 5% |
D. 50-89% |
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Which of the following systemic drugs is best for otitis cases, when topical treatment is not enough/cannot be used? a) Neomycin |
B. |
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If all three parts of the ear were infected, where should you take samples from to find the causative agent? a) The inner ear |
C. |
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Which of the following structures runs along the base of the ear, and should be avoided during surgery? a) Trigeminal Nerve |
B. |
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Which of the following surgical techniques is best suited for a case of chronic otitis externa and media that does not respond to treatment? a) Lateral Wall Resection (LWR) |
E. |
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Which of the following surgical techniques is best suited for a case of sqaumous cell carcinoma of the horizontal canal of the ear? a) Lateral Wall Resection (LWR) |
E. |
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What percent of dogs with otitis externa also have infection of the middle ear too? a) <10% |
D. |
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What percent of CATS have otitis media as a results of otitis externa? a) <5% |
A. It is very rare. |
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Which of the following surgical techniques is best suited for a case of an aural polyp in a cat? a) Lateral Wall Resection (LWR) |
D. |
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Which emperical antibiotic would you use to treat Deep Pyo whilst waiting for C&S results, if cocci are detected? a) Cefalexin |
A |
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Which emperical antibiotic would you use to treat Deep Pyo whilst waiting for C&S results, if cocci are detected? a) Cefalexin |
C. |
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Which emperical antibiotic would you use to treat Superficial whilst waiting for C&S results, if cocci are detected? a) Cefalexin |
E. |
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Which of the following skin disease is notifyable in horses? a) Demodecosis c) Sarcoptes |
C. |
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Pasteurella Multocida is commonly seen with what primary condition in rabbits? a) Atopic Dermatitis c) Dental Disease |
C. Dental disease causes abscesses, which leads to pasteurella |
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What is the most common cause of Pododermatitis in rabbits? a) Pasteurella Multocida c) Furmites |
E. |
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Myxomatosis is transmitted via rabbits in which parasite? a) Furmite c) Flea |
C. |
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Non-inflamed, bilateral alopecia and a swollen abdomen in a guinea pig is indicative of which disease? |
Ovarian-Cyst-Induced-Alopecia . Treat via spay |
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Which of the following findings in small mammals in the only one associated with pathology? a) Tail slip in a gerbil c) Greasy fur in a ferret |
A. This is associated with stress and not normal. All the other are due to natural behaviours and/or glands. |
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Symmetrical alopecia is seen in the ferret due to all of the following, EXCEPT... a) Breeding Season c) Scabies |
C. |