QUESTIONS

Note that some of the questions in this section (those marked with an asterisk) are more advanced than required for the final V.N. exams. However, they are of interest to those already qualified, or studying for the Medical Diploma.

1. Define the following: pruritis, seborrhoea and pyoderma.
2. What is the term that describes redness of the skin caused by congestion of the capillaries in its lower layers?
3. * What is the most common pathogen isolated in cases of canine pyoderma?
4. * List 3 secondary opportunistic bacteria that are commonly associated with Staphylococcus intermedius in cases of canine pyoderma.
5. What is the general term used to describe the loss of hair from any site and for any reason?
6. List 5 hormonal diseases that may cause bilaterally symmetrical alopecia.
7. By what other name might acute moist dermatitis be known?
8. The veterinary surgeon has asked you to bathe a Golden Retriever suffering from acute moist dermatitis. Describe the procedure.
9. What part of the anatomy is affected by labial dermatitis?
10. Give 2 examples of superficial pyodermas and briefly describe each.
11. By what other name might juvenile pustular dermatitis or puppy pyoderma be known?
12. Give 2 examples of deep pyodermas and briefly describe each.
13. By what other name might interdigital pyoderma be known?
14. Give an example of a breed of dog that is predisposed to interdigital dermatitis?
15. State 2 medical conditions that are often associated with furunculosis.
16. Give an example of a breed of dog that is predisposed to anal furunculosis.
17. What is the treatment of choice for anal furunculosis (perianal fistulae)?
18. What is urticaria?
19. List 6 possible causes of urticaria.
20. What is the name given to a state of hypersensitivity to certain antigens?
21. * In dogs, state the age range at which atopic dermatitis is most likely to occur.
22. List 5 treatments that may be used in the management of atopic dermatitis.
23. List the 6 most common possible causes of atopic dermatitis.
24. What is meant by an "elimination diet"?
25. State 2 diagnostic tests that may aid the diagnosis of allergic skin disease.
26. Why should only xylazine or medetomidine be used as sedative drugs prior to intradermal skin testing?
27. When performing intradermal skin testing, 2 other substances are administered in addition to the allergen. What are they?
28. List 5 symptoms of flea allergy dermatitis.
29. By what other name might feline miliary dermatitis be known?
30. What is the most common cause of feline miliary dermatitis?
31. What is excoriation?
32. What is acanthosis nigricans?
33. What breed of dog is particularly predisposed to acanthosis nigricans?
34. State the 2 most likely causes of canine acne.
35. What is the name given to the skin disease of cats associated with continual licking, cleaning or hair-pulling, attributed to stress factors or anxiety neurosis?
36. What is the name of the skin disease of cats that may predispose to squamous cell carcinoma?
37. By what name is juvenile cellulitis commonly known?
38. List the prescription diets that may be useful in the management of skin disease.
39. From what food source is the carbohydrate proportion in hypoallergenic diets usually derived?
40. What is meant by "novel ingredients", and when might their use be indicated?