20 Questions
What is pruritus?
An unpleasant sensation that provokes the desire to scratch
How does the sensation of well-localized pricking itch travel to the sensory cortex?
By ascending through the dorsal column
Which of the following are putative mediators of pruritus?
Leukotrienes and histamines
What is the main difference between myelinated fibers and nonmyelinated fibers in transmitting itch sensations?
Speed of conduction
What is the most effective drug in the management of pruritus?
Glucocorticoids
Which drug provides rapid relief from pruritus and inflammation in dogs with allergic skin disease?
Oclacitinib
What is the most common cause of pruritus in animals according to the text?
Parasites
What is a common adverse effect of cyclosporine modified in controlling pruritus?
Vomiting and diarrhea
Why are glucocorticoids not suitable for longterm management of pruritus?
Owners cannot tolerate the common adverse effects for long periods
What is the most commonly used drug in large animals for mite infestations?
Ivermectin
Which of the following is the next most important group of pruritic diseases to exclude, after mite infestations?
Bacterial infections
What is the recommended topical antimicrobial shampoo therapy for pruritic animals?
2% chlorhexidine/2% miconazole
Which systemic antifungal drug should not be used for pruritic animals?
Terbinafine
What is the standard of care for treating food allergy in pruritic animals?
Hydrolyzed diets
What is the most common cause of allergic pruritus in animals?
Flea allergy dermatitis
What diagnostic testing should be performed to exclude or include food allergy?
Diet trial and provocative challenge
Which type of antipruritic therapy does not have support based on evidence-based reviews?
$Antihistamines$
What is the clinical diagnosis for atopic dermatitis based on?
Clinical features
What causes nonpruritic diseases to become pruritic in animals?
Secondary bacterial or yeast infections
Which drug should be used concurrently with ivermectin in large animals for mite infestations?
Lime sulfur
Test your knowledge about pruritus, the unpleasant sensation within the skin that provokes the desire to scratch. Explore the definition, characteristics, and transmission of this common dermatologic issue in animals.
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