wk 9 study questions (after exam 1)

Question 1

What abnormalities might you observe when examining the pinna for otitis externa

Answer 1

Redness, heat, pain, swelling, lesions

Question 2

observe on the external ear canal for otitis externa

Answer 2

Exudate, excessive hair growth

Question 3

common types of otic extudates encountered

Answer 3

Brown, yellow, black

Question 4

brown exudate

Answer 4

smelly; yeast

Question 5

yellow exudate

Answer 5

purulent; bacteria

Question 6

black exudate

Answer 6

coffee grounds; ear mites

Question 7

how the normal tympanic membrane should appear when performing
an otoscopic exam

Answer 7

Translucent and concave

Question 8

cerumen

Answer 8

normal ear wax

Question 9

aural hematoma

Answer 9

Swelling in the pinna

Question 10

prior to administering medication into the ears

Answer 10

Clean the ear canal so the medication can work better

Question 11

immediately after administering medication into the ear

Answer 11

Massage the ear canal to distribute the medication

Question 12

dog breeds that have “continuous” hair growth in their external ear canal

Answer 12

terriers and poodles

Question 13

problem of excess hair growth

Answer 13

traps in bacteria and yeast

Question 14

What should be done to limit the potential problems that excess hair growth may cause?

Answer 14

Pluck hair and routine cleaning

Question 15

first step in treating any external ear problem

Answer 15

Cleaning the ears

Question 16

ceruminolytic agent

Answer 16

Breaks down cerumen

Question 17

how to make an “ear mite smear”

Answer 17

Obtain sample
smear on slide
add mineral oil
apply coverslip

Question 18

Malassezia

Answer 18

A form of yeast

Question 19

precautions that must be taken when using “cotton tip applicators” to clean the
eternal ear canal

Answer 19

To not cause impaction or rupture the tympanic membrane

Question 20

common ingredients found in ear cleaning agent

Answer 20

Cerumenolytic-break down ear wax
Antiseptic-kill bacteria
Drying agent-evaporate cleaner
Acidifier-change ph of ear environment

Question 21

how should excess hair be removed

Answer 21

Pluck carefully with fingers or hemostats

Question 22

safest way to remove debris/exudates from the ear canal

Answer 22

cotton balls

Question 23

3 pinna conformation types

Answer 23

a. erect: german shepherd
b. semi-erect: labrador retriever
c. pendulent: cocker spaniel

Question 24

How would you determine if the animal has impaired hearing?

Answer 24

Elicit a startle response by clapping your hands

Question 25

what symptoms might the animal display that would cause you to recognize the
existence of a possible ear infection

Answer 25

Shaking head, scratching/pawing at ears,
head tilt

Question 26

two factors that predispose these breeds to a higher incidence of otitis externa

Answer 26

excessive hair growth and pendulent ears

Question 27

Which direction will the infected ear be held

Answer 27

down

Question 28

Give 3 areas that your oral and written instructions to the owner should cover

Answer 28

a. ear cleaning instructions
b. medication administration amount and frequency
c. Call if any problems within a determined number of days