33 Questions
Which of the following is a treatment option for improving the skin barrier in autoimmune skin disease?
All of the above
Which of the following is a common drug used for systemic treatment of autoimmune disease in dogs and cats?
Prednisolone
What is the purpose of allergen-specific immunotherapy (ASIT) in allergic skin disease?
To induce tolerance to relevant allergens
Which of the following is a common adjunctive treatment for autoimmune skin disease in dogs?
Chlorambucil
How long does it typically take to assess the efficacy of allergen-specific immunotherapy (ASIT)?
Up to 12 months
What is the initial aim in the treatment of autoimmune disease?
To rapidly control lesions
Which of the following is a method for controlling flare factors in allergic skin disease?
All of the above
What is the main goal of maintenance therapy in autoimmune skin disease?
To maintain remission with minimal adverse effects
What is the recommended approach for tapering glucocorticoids (GCCs) in autoimmune skin disease?
Taper to lowest effective maintenance dose
Which of the following is a treatment option for controlling inflammation and pruritus in dogs and cats?
Oclacitinib
What is the recommended dosing interval for dexamethasone in horses with autoimmune disease?
Every 48 hours
Which treatment option is a monoclonal antibody targeting IL-31, providing good safety profile and antipruritic effects in dogs?
Lokivetmab (Cytopoint)
What is the most common oral glucocorticoid used for dogs and cats?
Prednisolone
Which treatment option has a potent anti-inflammatory effect but a slow onset of action that makes it unsuitable for acute flare-ups?
Ciclosporin
Which treatment option is recommended for controlling inflammation initially and then switching to a safer long-term drug?
Glucocorticoids
Which treatment option is an oral medication primarily blocking the JAK-1 pathway and providing good antipruritic effects in dogs?
Oclacitinib
Which treatment option is a monthly injection that is only suitable for dogs and targets IL-31?
Lokivetmab (Cytopoint)
Which treatment option is a rapid, cheap, and effective anti-inflammatory but has significant side effects with long-term use?
Glucocorticoids
What are the treatment options for controlling inflammation and pruritus?
Glucocorticoids, Oclacitinib (Apoquel), Lokivetmab (Cytopoint), Ciclosporin, Antihistamines, Topical glucocorticoids
What are the significant side effects of long-term use of glucocorticoids?
See Y2 ENI
What is the recommended dosing interval for prednisolone in dogs?
Taper to lowest effective q48h dose
What is the recommended dosing interval for dexamethasone in horses?
Longer interval
Which treatment option is a very targeted therapy against IL-31?
Lokivetmab (Cytopoint)
What is the onset of action for ciclosporin in acute flare-ups?
Too slow
Which drug should be avoided in fractious cats due to risk of side effects?
Depot injections of methylprednisolone acetate
What are the two main treatment options for autoimmune skin disease?
Prednisolone and dexamethasone
What is the recommended approach for tapering glucocorticoids (GCCs) in autoimmune skin disease?
Slowly taper to the lowest effective maintenance dose
What is the main goal of maintenance therapy in autoimmune skin disease?
To maintain remission with minimal adverse effects of therapy
What are the two main components of treatment for atopic dermatitis?
Control inflammation and pruritus
What is the purpose of allergen-specific immunotherapy (ASIT) in allergic skin disease?
To induce tolerance to relevant allergens
What is the recommended dosing interval for dexamethasone in horses with autoimmune disease?
Not specified in the text
What is the most common drug used for systemic treatment of autoimmune disease in dogs and cats?
Prednisolone
What is the initial aim in the treatment of autoimmune disease?
Rapid control of lesions
Test your knowledge on the treatment options for controlling inflammation and pruritis. Learn about the use of glucocorticoids such as prednisolone and dexamethasone, their benefits, and potential side effects.
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