Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Final Exam Pathology & Diseases > Respiratory Disease > Flashcards

Respiratory Disease Flashcards

1
Q

Disease of the URT (upper respiratory tract)

A

Rhinits, Nasal tumors, epistaxis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, laryngitis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Dx of rhinitis

A

clinical signs, culture and sensitivity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Clinical signs of nasal tumors

A

unilateral nasal discharge (may be hemorrhagic or mucoid)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Dx of nasal tumors

A

Rads, CT, Endoscopy, Bx for Definitive dx

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Etiology of epistaxis

A

trauma, foreign objects, tumors, bleeding disorders

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is epistaxis

A

nose bleed

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Tx of epistaxis

A

ID the cause, stop bleeding by instilling epinephrine/lidocaine to the area

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Etiology of sinusitis

A

tooth-root abscess most commonly, foreign body pentration

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Clinical signs of sinusitis

A

swelling under the eye, unilateral nasal discharge

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Dx of sinusitis

A

PE, Rads, C&S

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Tx of sinusitis

A

antibiotics based on C&S, removal of affected tooth, draining of fistulas

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Etiology of tonsillitis

A

infectious agents from the URT

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Clinical signs of tonsillitis

A

increased swallowing, anorexia, salivation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Dx of tonsillitis

A

oral and upper airway exam

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Etiology of laryngitis

A

excessive barking, howling most commonly, infection can occur

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Clinical signs of laryngitis

A

changes to the voice

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Tx of laryngitis

A

restrict barking, anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics if indicated

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Clinical signs for laryngeal paralysis

A

Dogs: harshness in their panting, increased panting or panting when cool and calm a horse or raspy sounding bark
Horse:abnormal noises heard when horse breathes in during faster levels of exercise

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Tx of laryngeal paralysis

A

medical care during breathing crisis: oxygen therapy, external cooling, sedation, intubation

sx: unilateral arytenoid lateralization or “tieback” surgery

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Etiology of tracheal collapse

A

idiopathic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Signalment for tracheal collapse

A

Pomeranians, yorkshire terriers, toy-breeds

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Clinical signs of tracheal collapse

A

“goose-honk” cough

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Dx of tracheal collapse

A

rads and fluoroscopy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

What is feline asthma

A

obstructive and allergic respiratory diseases, sometimes called asthma, bronchitis, or bronchial asthma

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

Etiology of feline asthma

A

chronic airway inflammation, inhaled irritants, may be secondary to allergies/parasites

26
Q

Clinical signs of feline asthma

A

coughing, wheezing, labored breathing

27
Q

Clinical signs of feline hw disease

A

cough, dyspnea, hemoptysis, sudden death

28
Q

What is pleural effusion

A

buildup of fluid within pleural space, leading to respiratory distress

29
Q

Pleural effusion

A

transudate/modified, Transudate/exudate

30
Q

Hemothorax

A

hemorrhagic effusion

31
Q

Pyothorax

A

purulent exudative effusion

32
Q

Chlyothorax

A

“chyle” is lymphatic fluid, contains a lot of fat

33
Q

Etiology of pleural effusion

A

neoplasia, congestive heart failure, hemorrhage, infection

34
Q

Clinical signs of pleural effusion

A

dyspnea, cough, pleural pain

35
Q

Etiology of Chronic obstructive Pulmonary disease “heaves” in horses

A

dry/dusty environment

36
Q

clinical signs for “heaves” in equine

A

increased respiratory effort upon EXPIRATION, “heave line”, cough, nostril flare at rest

37
Q

Tx of heaves in equine

A

soak hay, change environment, antihistamines, steroids, bronchodilators

38
Q

Etiology of Exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH) “bleeders”

A

idiopathic (increased CO and vascular blood pressure lead to rupture of the capillaries in the lungs)

39
Q

Clinical signs of EIPH

A

epistaxis, decreased performance, dyspnea, respiratory distress

40
Q

Signalment of EIPH

A

racehorses (thoroughbreds, quarter horses, Standardbreds)

41
Q

Etiology of foal pneumonia

A

rhodococcus equi

42
Q

Sources of transmission for foal pneumonia

A

affected soil (contaminated with manure)

43
Q

Clinical signs of foal pneumonia

A

cough, dyspnea, fever, anorexia, diarrhea

44
Q

What is equine influenza

A

a highly contagious viral disease that spreads rapidly among naive horses

45
Q

Etiology of equine influenza

A

viral: orthomyxovirus A/equine-2

46
Q

Transmission of equine influenza

A

inhalation of respiratory secretions

47
Q

Etiology of Equine viral rhinopneumonitis aka herpes

A

EHV-1 and EHV-4

48
Q

Clinical signs for equine viral rhinopneumonitis (herpes)

A

serous nasal discharge, malaise, pharyngitis, cough, inappetence, submandibular or retropharyngeal lymphadenopathy, secondary bacterial infections

49
Q

Signalment of pasteurellosis

A

sheep and goats

50
Q

Etiology of pasteurellosis

A

pasteurella hemolytica

51
Q

Clinical signs of pasteurellosis

A

nasal discharge, fever, anorexia, weight loss

52
Q

Etiology of contagious caprine pleuropneumonia

A

mycoplasma capricola

53
Q

clinical signs of contagious caprine pleuropneumonia

A

fever, anorexia, death within 2 days

54
Q

Tx of contagious caprine pleuropneumonia

A

tylosin, tetracycline

55
Q

Etiology of ovine progressive pneumonia (OPP)

A

lentivirus

56
Q

Transmission of ovine progressive pneumonia (OPP)

A

ingestion of milk from infected animals

57
Q

Clinical signs of ovine progressive pneumonia

A

progressive malaise/emaciation/dyspnea/cough

58
Q

Dx for ovine progressive pneumonia

A

ELISA test for virus

59
Q

What is oestrus ovis

A

deposited fly larvae around the nostrils

60
Q

clinical signs of oestrus ovis

A

sneezing, nasal discharge, rubbing of the nose, rhinitis/sinusitis

61
Q

Tx of oestrus ovis

A

ivermectin

62
Q

Bovine respiratori disease complex (BRD) develops as a result of

A

complex interactions between environmental factors, host factors, and pathogens

Final Exam Pathology & Diseases (5 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions