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Exam 2 - Pruritus Flashcards

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what are the big 3 categories of disease that should be considered for a pruritic animal?

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parasites, microbial, & allergies

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‘what are the infections? why are they there?’

what are examples of each category when approaching a case of a pruritic animal

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infections - folliculitis, yeast dermatitis, ectoparasitism

why are they there - allergy (young to middle-aged animals), endocrinopathy (middle aged to senior), cornification (young or specific breeds), anatomical

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when confronted with a pruritic patient, what should you rule out first?

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parasites & skin infections

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what is the pathway of pruritus?

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stimulus activates a mediator -> pruriceptor of afferent neuron -> peripheral pathway through the dorsal root ganglion -> central processing & modulation -> interpretation & perception -> response to itch

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what are some examples of pruritogenic substances?

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histamine, proteases, lipases, eicosanoids, kinins, opioids, substance P, exogenous factors from bacteria/fungi/pathogens

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what is epicritic itch? what is the transmission of it through the body?

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well-delineated, sharp, spontaneous itch

transmission - myelinated fast-conducting A axons

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what is protopathic itch? what is the transmission of it through the body?

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poorly-delineated, burning itch

transmission - polymodal nociceptor units with unmyelinated slow-conducting C axons

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what is the gate control theory in regards to pruritus?

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higher CNS factors may accentuate or lessen the pruritic sensation

anxiety, stress, boredom, playing, & other learned experiences influence the sensation of pruritus

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why is mast cell concentration an important factor to consider in a pruritic patient?

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mast cells have a higher dermal concentration in the pinnal & ventral interdigital pedal skin compared to other parts of the body - common itchy areas for animals with allergic skin disease

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T/F: petting a cat against the direction of hair growth may reveal barbered hair which is highly suggestive of a self-induced injury from pruritus

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true

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what are some examples of feline cutaneous reaction patterns?

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miliary dermatitis, self-induced alopecia, cervicofacial pruritic dermatitis, & eosinophilic granuloma complex

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what is a feline cutaneous reaction pattern?

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reaction patterns that aren’t diagnoses but rather lesional clues of an underlying pruritic and/or allergic disorder

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what is the pruritic threshold?

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level of pruritus required to elicit the sensation of pruritus - this level is different for each individual animal

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what is the summation effect?

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additional stimuli exacerbate & compound the sensation of prurirtus

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what immediate side effects are seen with animals on glucocorticoids?

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PU/PD/PP & panting

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what are some cutaneous side effects associated with animals on glucocorticoids?

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alopecia, hair color/texture changes, comedones, scaling, seborrhea, hyperpigmentation, thin atrophic skin, inelastic skin, poor wound healing

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what are some musculoskeletal side effects associated with animals on glucocorticoids?

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muscle atrophy & weakness (including intercostals & abdominal muscles -> panting & pot belly) & ruptured cruciate ligaments

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what is the goal of using glucocorticoids when treating a pruritic animal?

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make the animal comfortable with a humane level of itch but not to make them 100% itch-free since the risks of glucocorticoid use begins to trump the benefits of use

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T/F: if your patient requires longer than 3-4 months of oral glucocorticoids to manage allergic skin disease, other treatment options should be sought out

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true

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what drug is FDA labeled for treating canine atopic dermatitis?

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atopica - cyclosporine

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what drug is FDA labeled for treating feline allergic dermatitis?

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atopica for cats - cyclosporine

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what drug has an FDA label for canine pruritus associated with allergic skin disease & canine atopic dermatitis?

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oclacitnib - apoquel

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what is lokivetmab?

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cytopoint - caninized (dog-specific antibody) anti-cIL-31 monoclonal antibody (mAb) for canine allergic dermatitis & atopic dermatitis

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what is the goal of allergen-specific immunotherapy (ASIT)?

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reduce the intensity & severity of clinical signs along with reducing the frequency of/possible need for other therapies best avoided long-term such as glucocorticoids/cyclosporine

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how does ASIT work?
ASIT retrains the immune system on how to perceive its environment
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what animals is ASIT mainly reserved for?
atopic animals who are affected at least 6 months out of the year who do not tolerate symptomatic therapy or can't receive symptomatic therapy
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for canine atopic dermatitis affecting animals less than 6 months of the year, what are your absolutes you must use for treatments? what are your options?
absolutes - adulticidal flea prevention, infection control, & baths options - cytopoint, oclacitnib, & glucocorticoids
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for canine atopic dermatitis affecting animals more than 6 months of the year, what are your absolutes you must use for treatments? what are your options for animals less than 7-8 years old? what about older than 7-8 years old?
absolutes - adulticidal flea prevention, infection control, & baths options for 7-8 y/o - cytopoint & ASIT options for > 7-8 y/o - cytopoint, apoquel, atopica, +/- ASIT
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when managing a patient with atopic dermatitis, what therapies can be used for pruritic flares?
apoquel or glucocorticoids - topical or systemic cytopoint - given less frequently than every 4 weeks when receiving other atopic meds
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what 3 drugs are you not going to use in a patient with pruritic skin disease from demodicosis?
apoqel, glucocorticoids, & cyclosporine
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what skin condition is associated with this pruritic pattern/distribution? how will you work this patient up?
folliculitis - happening on haired skin - asymmetric/patchy superficial lesions history/pattern of itch/lesions, cytology, deep skin scrapes, & DTM/PCR - need to rule out superficial pyoderma, dermatophytosis, & demodicosis
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what skin condition is associated with this pruritic pattern/distribution? how will you work this patient up?
yeast dermatitis (malassezia) - lesions in body folds, seborrhea, erythema, scaling, hyperpigmentation, lichenification, alopecia history, pattern of itch/lesions, & cytology
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what do you think is happening here?
yeast dermatitis
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what requirements must be met before prescribing apoquel for your patient?
demodex has been excluded & the patient is older than 1 year
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____% of all dogs develop signs of food allergies by 1 year of age
40%
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a positive pinnal-pedal response is fairly specific for what skin condition?
scabies
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what is the pinnal-pedal reflex in dogs?
rubbing of the pinna/ear flap causes the ipsilateral hind leg to start a scratching motion
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what skin condition is associated with this pruritic pattern/distribution? how will you work this patient up?
flea allergy dermatitis - lesions on caudal body, excoriation, erythema, self-induced alopecia, scaling, crusted papules, & hot spots history, pattern of itch & lesions, +/- fleas with a flea comb, look for flea dirt, look for tapeworms, & evaluate response to therapy
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what skin condition is associated with this pruritic pattern/distribution? how will you work this patient up?
sarcoptic mange - lesions seen in sparsely haired areas, severely pruritic, excoriations, erythema, self-induced alopecia, crusted papules, & scaling history, pattern of itch/lesions, + pinnal-pedal response, do superficial skin scrapes, ELISA test, & monitor response to therapy
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what is this? what does it cause?
sarcoptes scabei var. canis - sarcoptic mange
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what flea is most commonly implicated in causing flea allergy dermatitis?
ctenocephalides felis
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an outside dog that isn't on any flea/tick prevention presents with this skin lesion - what do you suspect is going on?
flea allergy dermatitis
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a puppy that was recently adopted from a shelter presents severely pruritic, and upon doing a superficial skin scrape, you see this bug on cytology - what do you think is going on?
sarcoptic mange
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what dosing is used for oclacitnib for pruritic dogs?
0.4-0.6mg/kg by mouth every 12-24 hours
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how does oclacitnib work?
inhibits the production of pruritogenic & inflammatory signals induced by IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-13 (allergy & inflammation), & IL-31 (pruritus) that are dependent upon JAK1 & JAK3 enzyme activity
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T/F: oclacitnib is an effective anti-pruritic that can be used during a flare up of itchiness & it can be used in a diagnostic work-up of a patient with allergic skin disease if needed
true
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what dosing is used for steroids for pruritic dogs?
prednisone at 0.5-1.0mg/kg by mouth every 24 hours for 7 days & then taper to lower dose every 48 hours over the next 5-10 days
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how do steroids work in stopping pruritus?
inhibit phospholipases of the cell membrane stopping the arachidonic acid cascade - stops inflammatory cytokines/signals/suppresses inflammatory response of the body
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T/F: at least 1 elimination diet trail should be performed when a pruritic patient has signs that are non-seasonal
true
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what are some clinical signs that may clue you in to a food allergy in a pruritic patient?
gi signs, pruritus, otitis, atopic dermatitis, & urticaria
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T/F: in dogs with atopic dermatitis, 30% of them will also experience adverse food reactions/allergies
true
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what is the difference between presenting signs of adverse food reactions in dogs & cats as far as lesion distribution & lesions go?
dogs - generalized pruritus, superficial pyoderma, otitis, hot spots, & atopic dermatitis cats - cervicofacial pruritus, cutaneous reaction patterns
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what are some common food offenders for cats & dogs with adverse food reactions/allergies?
dogs - beef, dairy, chicken, wheat, & lamb cats - beef, fish, & chicken
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how long should a diet trail last for a patient with adverse food reactions/allergies?
no more than 8 weeks
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after a patient has completed a diet trial of 8 weeks, what do you do next?
challenge them with previous foods to determine if signs reoccur within 2 weeks
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what are some examples of types of elimination diets/diet trials?
novel protein - venison, rabbit, kangaroo hydrolyzed - chicken, soy, salmon ultra-hydrolyzed - ultamino, EL home prepared
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T/F: a multi-modal approach or regimen of therapy will provide the best results given the complexity/pathophysiology of pruritus
true
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why use essential fatty acids & ceramides when treating a pruritic patient?
omega 6 - improves epidermal barrier function & skin/coat luster omega 3 - anti-inflammatory ceramides - crucial in forming highly organized intercellular lipid lamellae in the stratum corneum, animals with atopic dermatitis has a deficiency of these which allows for allergen sensitization, infection, & dryness
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how do antihistamines work?
block H1 receptors & some antimuscarinic receptors (anticholinergic) effects, so antipruritic & lil sedation
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what animals have contraindications to antihistamines?
patients with a history of seizures, glaucoma, severe cardiac failure, urine retention, & ileus
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how do TCAs work for pruritic patients?
block H1 receptors, block norepinephrine & serotonin presynaptic receptors in the brain & some antimuscarinic receptors (anticholinergic) effects
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what are some side effects associated with TCAs?
tachycardia, arrhythmias, mydriasis, dry mouth, urine retention, constipation, & sedation
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what animals have contraindications to TCAs?
similar to antihistamines - along with cardiac problems & concurrent use of MAO inhibitors, SSRIs, & other TCAs
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when may TCAs be useful in pruritic cats?
in pruritic cats with self-induced alopecia when trying to figure out how much of the condition is related to a primary/secondary dermatological or behavioral disorder
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what is canine atopic dermatitis?
genetically predisposed inflammatory & pruritic allergic skin disease with characteristic clinical features associated with IgE Ab most commonly directed against environmental allergens
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how do calcineurin inhibitors, such as cyclosporine & tacrolimus, work for treating pruritus?
drug binds to t-lymphocyte cytoplasmic ligand & inhibits calcineurin (calcium-activated protein phosphatase) -> leads to dephosphorylation of cytoplasmic subunit of NFAT inhibited -> phosphorylated NFAT can't translocate to the nucleus -> so the transcription of various cytokines is prohibited (IL-2, IL-4, TNF-alpha)
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what side effects are associated with calcineurin inhibitors? any contraindications when using this drug?
inappetence, vomiting, diarrhea, increased hair shedding, hypertrichosis, gingival hyperplasia, papilloma-like skin lesions don't give to an animal with known neoplasia & no modified-live vaccines should be administered when a patient is on this drug
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what contraindications do pruritic feline patients have in regards to cyclosporine?
don't give to patients with FIV/FeLV, FIP, or known neoplasia
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what precautions should be taken when prescribing cyclosporine to a cat?
needs to have a negative toxoplasma titer, look for any renal insufficiency, & diabetes mellitus - must avoid situations for toxoplasma exposure so no hunting/raw diets - need to keep cat inside)
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what dosing is used for lokivetmab?
SQ injection every 4-8 weeks as needed at a minimum dose of 2mg/kg according to supplied dosing table
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T/F: ASIT is a cure for atopic dermatitis
false
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what drug is the mainstay therapy for treating demodicosis, scabies, & most ectoparasites?
isoxazolines - simparica, nexguard, bravecto, credelio

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