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diagnostic tests
mites
can i catch that?
oral meds
cytology
100
test performed for d. canis
What is a deep skin scraping
100
itchy mite found on cats
What is demodex gatoi
100
cause circular lesions of non pruritic alopcia w/ scales
What is dermatophytosis
100
inexpensive antiflammatory drug-side effects include PU/PD/PP
What is prednisone
100
cytologically, eosinophis & mast cells predominate with a few lymphocytes
What is eosinophilic plaque/granuloma
200
gold standard test to diagnose dermatophytosis
What is a fungal culture
200
mite that cause intense pruritus in dogs
What is sarcoptes scabiei
200
life cycle occurs on canines but can cause papular, pruritic lesions on people
What is sarcoptic mange
200
anti-inflammatory/immunomodulatory medication -side effects include gingival hyperplasia, hypertrichosis & papilloma development
What is atopica/cyclosporine
200
cytologically, non-degenerate neutrophils & acantholytic cells as intensly stained individualized oval keratinocytes
What is pemphigus foliaceus
300
test that identifies bacteria and lists which abx to use
What is bacterial culture & sensitivity
300
mite that is found most commonly in feline ears and causes black coffee ground debris
What is otodectes
300
bacteria that is commonly carried by people and is resisitant to oxicllin
What is MRSA
300
anti-inflammatory med used for the management of various derm conditions including dermatomyositis & vasculitis
What is pentoxifylline
300
cytologically, unstained slides appear wet with glistening droplets that do not completely dry
What is a lipoma
400
used to identify bacteria and yeast on the skin (2)
What are impression smears & tape preps
400
mite that cause seborrhea oleosa and pruritus on canine
What is demodex injai
400
can cause pruritus and rashes in people-carried by rabbits, cats and dogs
What is cheyletiella
400
immunomodulatory medication used to treat various immune mediated skin diseases such as pemphigus foliaceus
What is azathioprine
400
lesions that contain a mixture of neutrophils & macrophages-may include increased numbers of lymphocytes and plasma cells
What is pyogranulamatous or mixed cell inflamm lesions
500
test(s) that identify what allergens a pet is allergic to
What is intradermal skin test/serum allergy test
500
mite that can be found on cats, dogs and rabbits
What is cheyletiella
500
has been idenified in many species including wildlife, rodents and domestic animals. caused by organism francisella tularensis
What is tularemia
500
medications used in combination to treat immune mediated diseases such as symmetric lupoid onychodystrophy & discoid lupus
What are doxycycline and niacinamide
500
cytologically, non-degenerate neutrophils & macrophages predominate against a vaculated background composed of adipose tissue
What is sterile nodular panniculitis