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Lecture 13 10/21/24 Flashcards

1
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What are the predisposing factors for bacterial pneumonia?

A

-viral resp. diseases
-athletic events
-recent long trailer rides
-immunologic compromise
-anesthesia
-pharyngeal/laryngeal dysfunction
-esophageal obstruction
-EIPH

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When does bacterial pneumonia occur?

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-when bacteria are aspirated
-when bacterial infection is secondary to viral disease

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Which gram-pos. species are associated with bacterial pneumonia?

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-Strep. zooepidemicus
-Strep. pneumoniae
-Staph. aureus

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Which gram-neg. species are associated with bacterial pneumonia?

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E. coli
-Klebsiella pneumoniae
-Pasteurella spp.
-Actinobacillus spp.

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Which anaerobes are associated with bacterial pneumonia?

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-Clostridium
-Fusobacterium
-Bacteroides fragilis

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What are the clinical signs of bacterial pneumonia?

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-fever
-depression
-anorexia
-exercise intolerance
-tracheal sounds
-coughing
-nasal discharge
-resp distress
-weight loss

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7
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What sounds can be heard on auscultation in bacterial pneumonia patients?

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-crackles/alveoli snapping open
-wheezes/air passing over fluid
-absence of breath sounds

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What clinical pathology data is associated with bacterial pneumonia?

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-hyperfibrinogenemia
-neutrophilia +/- left shift
-neutropenia in gram-neg infections
-hyperglobulinemia

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What changes on blood gas are seen with bacterial pneumonia?

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-low pH/acidosis
-low pO2/hypoxia
-increased pCO2/resp. acidosis
-potentially increased pHCO3/metabolic alkalosis (compensatory)

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10
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Which procedures are used to diagnose bacterial pneumonia?

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-endoscopic examination
-transtracheal wash/bronchoalveolar lavage
-cytology and culture

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What changes can be seen on radiographs with bacterial pneumonia?

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-increased bronchial and/or interstitial patterns
-air bronchograms

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What findings on ultrasound can be indicative of bacterial pneumonia?

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-comet tails
-abscesses
-consolidation
-hepatisation
-pleural fluid

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What are the types of treatment for bacterial pneumonia?

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-primary: directed at causative agent
-secondary: directed at response to causative agent
-supportive: directed at total patient

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What is the primary treatment for bacterial pneumonia?

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-antimicrobial therapy
-based on culture/sensitivity, knowledge of common organisms, or trial and error

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What must be considered when using antibiotics for bacterial pneumonia treatment?

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-dose, duration, interval, and route
-continue treatment until symptoms attenuate for 7-10 days
-understand common microbial agents
-broad vs narrow spectrum
-adverse side effects of the drugs
-frequently monitoring clinical signs

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16
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Which antibiotics are first choice for bacterial pneumonia and used in a hospital setting?

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-aminoglycosides
-beta-lactams
-cephalosporins

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17
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Which antibiotics are second choice for bacterial pneumonia and used for at home therapy?

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-tetracyclines
-potentiated sulfonamides

18
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Which antibiotics are the “big guns” for bacterial pneumonia treatment?

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-fluoroquinolones
-macrolides
-chloramphenicol

19
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Which antibiotic is used for anaerobic bacterial pneumonia?

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metronidazole

20
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When should antibiotic therapy be changed?

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-temp. spikes after 24-48 hours
-no improvement in clinical signs
-adverse side effects occur
-lab support indicates resistance

21
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What are the goals of secondary treatment for bacterial pneumonia?

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-reduce/eliminate airway obstruction
-reduce/eliminate undesirable inflammatory reaction
-improve alveolar-vascular oxygen exchange
-provide immune enhancement

22
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What are the components of secondary treatment for bacterial pneumonia?

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-mucolysis and expectoration
-bronchodilation
-copage/breaking up mucus
-anti-inflammatory therapy
-immunologic enhancement
-oxygen therapy via insufflation

23
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What are the supportive therapies for bacterial pneumonia?

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-rest
-stress reduction
-nutrition
-adequate ventilation
-hydration

24
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Which viruses are involved in viral pneumonia?

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-EHV1
-EHV4
-EHV5
-equine influenza virus
-equine viral arteritis

25
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What are the primary pathogens for fungal pneumonia?

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-Blastomyces dermatitidis
-Coccidioides immitis
-Cryptococcus neoformans
-Histoplasma capsulatum
-Aspergillus spp.
-Pneumocystis carinii

26
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What is important about Pneumocystis carinii?

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it is an opportunist; if it is causing infection, it indicates that there is immune deficiency

27
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What are the contributing factors to fungal pneumonia?

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-exposure to large numbers of mycotic organisms in environment
-stabling of horses in moist environment
-prolonged administration of antibiotics
-immunosuppression
-neoplasia

28
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What are the clinical signs of fungal pneumonia?

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-chronic cough
-anorexia and weight loss
-exercise intolerance
-nasal discharge
-non-responsive to antibiotics
-pleural effusion
-tachypnea/resp distress

29
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What are the findings on transtracheal wash that indicate fungal pneumonia?

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-degenerate neutrophils
-yeast
-bacteria

30
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Why must TTW and BAL be interpreted carefully when evaluating for fungal pneumonia?

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fungi can be picked up incidentally from the nose and skew results

31
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What findings on radiographs can indicate fungal pneumonia?

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-circular masses
-accentuated interstitial pattern
-pleural effusion

32
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How is fungal pneumonia treated?

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months of antifungal medication

33
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Which antifungals are used to treat fungal pneumonia?

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-amphotericin B
-natamycin
-azoles, but not well absorbed in horses

34
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Which parasite is able to cause pneumonia in horses?

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Dictyocaulus arnfieldi

35
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What are the characteristics of Dictyocaulus arnfieldi?

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-donkeys and mules are asymptomatic carriers
-occurs in foals more than adults
-should always ask if horses are housed with donkeys/mules

36
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What is the pathogenesis of Dictyocaulus arnfieldi?

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-prepatent period of 2-4 months
-can have donkey-horse or horse-horse transmission
-adults live in airways and cause inflammation

37
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What must occur in order for horses to acquire Dictyocaulus arnfieldi?

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they must be on pasture, since the parasite has environmental requirements

38
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How do earthworms contribute to Dictyocaulus arnfieldi spread?

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earthworms can ingest the larvae and move across the pasture without harming the larvae

39
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How does the fungus Pilobolus contribute to Dictyocaulus arnfieldi spread?

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fungus develops on manure piles and disperses the larvae with its spores

40
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What are the clinical signs of Dictyocaulus arnfieldi?

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-possibly asymptomatic
-chronic cough
-bilateral nasal discharge
-increased resp rate and effort
-crackles and wheezes
-similar signs to asthma

41
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How is Dictyocaulus arnfieldi diagnosed?

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-TTW/BAL to look for eosinophils
-ID of parasite in sediment of centrifuged mucus
-Baermann fecal exam

42
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How is Dictyocaulus arnfieldi treated and prevented?

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-ivermectin or moxidectin
-separate horses from donkeys and other known carriers

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