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What is pruritus?
What is pruritus?
- A medical diagnosis for skin diseases
- A type of skin inflammation caused by histamines
- An unpleasant sensation that provokes the desire to scratch (correct)
- A specialized pruritus receptor in the skin
How does the sensation of well-localized pricking itch travel to the sensory cortex?
How does the sensation of well-localized pricking itch travel to the sensory cortex?
- Through the lateral spinothalamic tract
- By ascending through the dorsal column (correct)
- Via nonmyelinated fibers at 2 m/sec
- By crossing into the dorsal root of the spinal cord
Which of the following are putative mediators of pruritus?
Which of the following are putative mediators of pruritus?
- Prostaglandins and thromboxane A2
- Mast cell degranulation and proteolytic enzymes
- Leukotrienes and histamines (correct)
- Myelinated fibers and nonmyelinated fibers
What is the main difference between myelinated fibers and nonmyelinated fibers in transmitting itch sensations?
What is the main difference between myelinated fibers and nonmyelinated fibers in transmitting itch sensations?
What is the most effective drug in the management of pruritus?
What is the most effective drug in the management of pruritus?
Which drug provides rapid relief from pruritus and inflammation in dogs with allergic skin disease?
Which drug provides rapid relief from pruritus and inflammation in dogs with allergic skin disease?
What is the most common cause of pruritus in animals according to the text?
What is the most common cause of pruritus in animals according to the text?
What is a common adverse effect of cyclosporine modified in controlling pruritus?
What is a common adverse effect of cyclosporine modified in controlling pruritus?
Why are glucocorticoids not suitable for longterm management of pruritus?
Why are glucocorticoids not suitable for longterm management of pruritus?
What is the most commonly used drug in large animals for mite infestations?
What is the most commonly used drug in large animals for mite infestations?
Which of the following is the next most important group of pruritic diseases to exclude, after mite infestations?
Which of the following is the next most important group of pruritic diseases to exclude, after mite infestations?
What is the recommended topical antimicrobial shampoo therapy for pruritic animals?
What is the recommended topical antimicrobial shampoo therapy for pruritic animals?
Which systemic antifungal drug should not be used for pruritic animals?
Which systemic antifungal drug should not be used for pruritic animals?
What is the standard of care for treating food allergy in pruritic animals?
What is the standard of care for treating food allergy in pruritic animals?
What is the most common cause of allergic pruritus in animals?
What is the most common cause of allergic pruritus in animals?
What diagnostic testing should be performed to exclude or include food allergy?
What diagnostic testing should be performed to exclude or include food allergy?
Which type of antipruritic therapy does not have support based on evidence-based reviews?
Which type of antipruritic therapy does not have support based on evidence-based reviews?
What is the clinical diagnosis for atopic dermatitis based on?
What is the clinical diagnosis for atopic dermatitis based on?
What causes nonpruritic diseases to become pruritic in animals?
What causes nonpruritic diseases to become pruritic in animals?
Which drug should be used concurrently with ivermectin in large animals for mite infestations?
Which drug should be used concurrently with ivermectin in large animals for mite infestations?
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