dermatology Flashcards
(112 cards)
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2 dermatology therapies
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topical or systemic
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when are allergy shots used
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prior to C.S.
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what is the best test before allergy shots are given
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skin
4
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name an immunosuppressive agent
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cyclosporine
5
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side effects of cyclosporine
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liver toxicity, gingival hyperplasia
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1 derm drug
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cephalexin
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what is clavamox
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amoxycillin and clavolanic acid
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enroflaxacin
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flouroquinalone, baytril
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what is enrofloxacin used to treat
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severe infections
10
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what treats staph.
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neomycin, gentamycin, mupirocin
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what is a major side effect of neomycin
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orally toxic (topical only)
12
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gentamycin side effects
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nephrotoxic (IV) ototoxic
13
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which antibiotic is a bactoderm
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mupirocin
14
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what is miconazol
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a topical ointment and shampoo used to treat ringworm and yeast
15
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name 3 antihistamines
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diphenhydraamine, hydroxyzine, cyproheptadine
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long acting steroids
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pred, methylpred, betamethosone
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what is ivermectin
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antiparacytic
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when should ivermectin not be used
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in herding breeds
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what does frontline plus treat
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fleas, larva, chewing lice, sarcoptis, chyletiella
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how long should therapeutic shampoos stay on
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10 min
21
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what strength is prescription chlorhexidine
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> 2%
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what does cholhexidine do
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antimicrobial; kills bacteria and yeast
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what does iodine do
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antimicrobial, removes exudate
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what does benzoyl peroxide do
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antipyritic, andisperitic, keratolytic
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what does oatmeal do
soothing antipruritic
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what does salicylic acid do
with sulphur(sulfur); keratolytic, keratoplastic
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what does sulphur (sulfur) do
antiseptic, antimicrobial, antiinflammatory, high levels of antiparasitic
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what does tar do
degreaser, antipyritic, keretoplastic
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what does pramoxine do
temporary itch relief, local antistetic, antipyritic
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what do corticosteroids do
antipruritic, antiinflammatory; spray and shampoo
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what does lime sulfur treat
yeast/fungus, bacteria, parasites; dips
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define pyoderma
any perulent skin disease; skin infection; pus in the skin
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what causes pyoderma
staphylococcus
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is pyoderma a primary or secondary infection
secondary often due to allergies, nutrition, steroid overuse, ectoparasites, and endocrine disease
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pyoderma symptoms
pruritis, erythema, alopecia, pustules, exudate
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define epidermal collorette
red rings
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what are the 2 classifications of pyoderma
superficial and deep
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how is pyoderma diagnosed
skin scrapes, impression smears, culture, biopsy, bloodwork
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what diagnnostic is best for auto-immune diseases
biopsy and bloodwork
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what are the treatment options for pyoderma
treat underlying cause, antibiotics, antipruritics, flea controll
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what is atopy
skin allergy
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define atopy
hypersensitivity to allergens from excess IgE production
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atopy symptoms
pruritus, pyoderma (feet and ears), miliary dermatitis
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how do you diagnose atopy
history/symptoms, rule out dz., allergy testing
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what is the treatment of atopy
immunotherapy, immunosuppressive, symptomatic therapy
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what is FAD
flea allergy dermatitis
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what is the etiology of FAD
hypersensitivity to flea bites
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what flea causes FAD
ctenocephalides felis
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where are FAD lesions found
tailhead
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how long should you treat for each stage of flea
3 months minimum
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which stages can be treated
eggs, pupae, adult
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what is the most common food allergy
protein
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how long does a food trial last
6-8 weeks
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what is the most common dermaphyte
microsporum canis
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are dermatophytes zoonotic
yes
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what are the clinical signs of dermatophyes in cats
asymptomatic
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symptoms of dermatophytes
alopecia, scales, crusting
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how do you diagnose dermatophytes
DTM dermatophyte test medium
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how long should a DTM be left to grow
14 days
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how long should dermatophytes be treated
2 weeks after negative culture
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clinical signs of hypothyroidism
bilaterally symmetrical truncal alopecia
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clinical signs of hyperadrenocorticism
rat tail, thin skin
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sex hormone imbalance cure
spay or neuter
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common skin disease of bulldogs and boxers
seasonal alopecia
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how is seasonal alopecia treated
melatonin
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what is scabies
infestation of mites
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scabies treatment
ivermectin, revolution, frontline, and amitraz dip
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demodex etiology
burrowing mite; demodex canis
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is demodex zoonotic
no
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demodex treatment
benzoyl peroxide shampoo, amitraze, ivermectin, antibiotic
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cheyletiella AKA.
walking dandruff or fur mite
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is cheyletiella zoonotic
yes
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cheyletiella diagnosis
tape prep.
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cheyletiella treatment
ivermectin, frontline, dips
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cuterebra AKA.
warbles
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myaisis AKA.
maggots
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lice AKA
pediculosis
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define autoimmune skin disease
antibodies against basal cell layer of the skin, or disruption of basement membrane
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how do you cure autoimmune skin disease
incurable
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autoimmune skin disease symptoms
erosions, ulcers, pus and crust, may effect nail bed
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autoimmune skin disease pemphigus
skin and MM
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autoimmune skin disease lupus erythematosus
face and feet
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autoimmune skin disease diagnosis
skin biopsy
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autoimmune skin disease treatment
steroids, cyclosporine, antibiotics
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dermal neoplasia diagnosis
FNA, cytology, biopsy
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dermal neoplasia treatment
depends on diagnosis
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canine melanoma vax.
immunology
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Benign tumors
histiocytoma, lipoma, papilloma, sebaceous cyst
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define lipoma
round, soft, fatty mass
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how do you diagnose lipoma
FNA
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papilloma AKA
warts
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papilloma treatment
interferon or azithromycin
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malignant tumors
basal cell tumor, melanoma, mast cell tumor, squamous cell carcinoma, fibrosarcoma
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what tumor is more common on the head of cats
basal cell tumor
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common oral tumor in dogs
melanoma
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what does a mast cell tumor look like
can look like anything
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what type of granules does a mast cell tumor contain
histamine
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what is the #1 oral tumor in cats
squamous cell carcinoma
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where are squamous cell carcinomas most common
on easily sun damaged skin
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where is a fibrosarcoma found
skin and oral cavities
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what is the hearing organ
organ of corti
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secondary otitis causes
bacteria, fungi, malassezia
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primary otitis causes
parasites, atopy, trauma and polups
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most common otitis etiology in cats
malassezia
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most common otitis classification
externae
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otitis symptoms
NONE!, discharge, odor hemattoma, inner ear dz
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black discharge indicates
mites
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brown discharge indicates
yeast
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yellow discharge indicates
bacteria
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when is saline used to clean the ear
tympanic membrane rupture
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when are antimicrobials used for ears
middle ear infections
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when is ear surgery indicated
N-stage ears
