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Which is not a goal of therapy for Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA)?
Which is not a goal of therapy for Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA)?
What is the hallmark of Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA) in synovial fluid analysis?
What is the hallmark of Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA) in synovial fluid analysis?
Which medication is commonly used for Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA) treatment, but can lead to muscle mass reduction and increased ligament laxity in large/giant breed dogs?
Which medication is commonly used for Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA) treatment, but can lead to muscle mass reduction and increased ligament laxity in large/giant breed dogs?
Which agents have shown promise in achieving remission in Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA) cases as adjunctive therapy?
Which agents have shown promise in achieving remission in Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA) cases as adjunctive therapy?
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What is an appropriate choice as a second agent to prednisone therapy in Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA) cases?
What is an appropriate choice as a second agent to prednisone therapy in Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA) cases?
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What is a reliable marker for monitoring IMPA, as it correlates with joint fluid cellularity and joint mobility, and decreases with treatment efficacy?
What is a reliable marker for monitoring IMPA, as it correlates with joint fluid cellularity and joint mobility, and decreases with treatment efficacy?
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What is important for managing IMPA during the initial treatment phase?
What is important for managing IMPA during the initial treatment phase?
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What type of synovial fluid is not a hallmark of Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA)?
What type of synovial fluid is not a hallmark of Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA)?
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Which medication can be used for anti-inflammatory and analgesic support in Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA) cases where steroids are not suitable?
Which medication can be used for anti-inflammatory and analgesic support in Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA) cases where steroids are not suitable?
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What involves gross and cytologic analysis including color, turbidity, viscosity, protein, cell count, and cytology?
What involves gross and cytologic analysis including color, turbidity, viscosity, protein, cell count, and cytology?
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What is a potential consequence of high steroid doses in large/giant breed dogs during Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA) treatment?
What is a potential consequence of high steroid doses in large/giant breed dogs during Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA) treatment?
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Which type of Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA) is the most common?
Which type of Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA) is the most common?
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What is the hallmark of Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA) in synovial fluid analysis?
What is the hallmark of Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA) in synovial fluid analysis?
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What is a potential consequence of high steroid doses in large/giant breed dogs during Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA) treatment?
What is a potential consequence of high steroid doses in large/giant breed dogs during Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA) treatment?
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What involves gross and cytologic analysis including color, turbidity, viscosity, protein, cell count, and cytology?
What involves gross and cytologic analysis including color, turbidity, viscosity, protein, cell count, and cytology?
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Which medication is commonly used for Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA) treatment, but can lead to muscle mass reduction and increased ligament laxity in large/giant breed dogs?
Which medication is commonly used for Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA) treatment, but can lead to muscle mass reduction and increased ligament laxity in large/giant breed dogs?
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Which is not a cause of Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA)?
Which is not a cause of Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA)?
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What is a reliable marker for monitoring IMPA, as it correlates with joint fluid cellularity and joint mobility, and decreases with treatment efficacy?
What is a reliable marker for monitoring IMPA, as it correlates with joint fluid cellularity and joint mobility, and decreases with treatment efficacy?
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What is important for managing IMPA during the initial treatment phase?
What is important for managing IMPA during the initial treatment phase?
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Which medication can be used for anti-inflammatory and analgesic support in Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA) cases where steroids are not suitable?
Which medication can be used for anti-inflammatory and analgesic support in Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA) cases where steroids are not suitable?
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Which agents have shown promise in achieving remission in Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA) cases as adjunctive therapy?
Which agents have shown promise in achieving remission in Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA) cases as adjunctive therapy?
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What type of synovial fluid is not a hallmark of Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA)?
What type of synovial fluid is not a hallmark of Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA)?
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What is a potential consequence of high steroid doses in large/giant breed dogs during Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA) treatment?
What is a potential consequence of high steroid doses in large/giant breed dogs during Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA) treatment?
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Study Notes
Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis in Dogs: Diagnosis and Treatment
- Differential diagnosis for joint taps includes ruling out secondary causes such as infectious bacterial, fungal, and neoplastic conditions
- Synovial fluid analysis involves gross and cytologic analysis including color, turbidity, viscosity, protein, cell count, and cytology
- Non-septic, suppurative, or lymphocytic synovial fluid is the hallmark of Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA)
- Goals of therapy for IMPA involve resolution of inflammation, pain control, and supportive care
- Steroids are commonly used for IMPA treatment, but high doses in large/giant breed dogs can lead to muscle mass reduction and increased ligament laxity
- Adjunctive agents such as leflunomide and cyclosporine have shown promise in achieving remission in IMPA cases
- NSAIDs, tramadol, and gabapentin can be used for anti-inflammatory and analgesic support in cases where steroids are not suitable
- Cyclosporine, mycophenolate, azathioprine, and leflunomide are appropriate choices as second agents to prednisone therapy
- Neuropathic pain medications and NMDA antagonists can be used for pain management in IMPA cases
- Hydration support and limiting activity during the initial treatment phase are important for managing IMPA
- Monitoring IMPA involves repeat joint taps, considering plasma C-Reactive Protein, and assessing clinical signs for remission
- Plasma C-Reactive Protein is a reliable marker for monitoring IMPA, as it correlates with joint fluid cellularity and joint mobility, and decreases with treatment efficacy
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Test your knowledge on the diagnosis and treatment of Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA) in dogs with this informative quiz. Explore differential diagnosis, synovial fluid analysis, therapy goals, treatment options, monitoring, and more.
