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Respiratory Medicine Flashcards

1
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How do we localize respiratory signs?

A

Upper vs. Lower

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2
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Classify the following as upper or lower respiratory: Nasal Discharge.

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Upper

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Classify the following as upper or lower respiratory: Sneezing/reverse sneezing.

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Upper

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Classify the following as upper or lower respiratory: Increased effort on inspiration

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Upper

NOTE: INSPIRATION is upper, EXPIRATION is lower

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5
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Classify the following as upper or lower respiratory: Audible sounds (stertor, stridor, snoring).

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Upper

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6
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Classify the following as upper or lower respiratory: Open-mouth breathing.

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Upper

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Classify the following as upper or lower respiratory: Pawing at face.

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Upper

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8
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What does pawing at the face indicate usually?

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FB in the airway

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9
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Classify the following as upper or lower respiratory: Cough.

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Lower

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10
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What is the hallmark sign of lower respiratory disease?

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Coughing

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11
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What must you also keep in mind when you see coughing?

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Heart disease

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12
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Classify the following as upper or lower respiratory: Respiratory distress.

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Lower

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13
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Classify the following as upper or lower respiratory: Increased effort on expiration.

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Lower

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14
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What is almost always the cause of nasal discharge?

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Nasal cavity disease.

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15
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Name 4 types of discharge.

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Serous
Mucopurulent
Mucoid
Hemorrhagic

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16
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What often accompanies nasal discharge?

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Sneezing

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17
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What are two key aspects of the physical exam?

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Signalment and history

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18
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What are two ways we can examine nasal airflow?

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Glass slide

Wisp of cotton

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19
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What are two things you should NORMALLY be able to do in a physical exam that you might not in nasal cavity disease?

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Ocular retropulsion

Depress the soft palate

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20
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Where does sneezing localize disease to?

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Nasal cavity

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21
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Is a reverse sneeze a problem?

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No

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22
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What is stertor?

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Gurgling or snoring

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23
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What is stridor?

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High-pitched noise or whine usually on expiraion

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24
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When can you hear expiratory stridor?

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Intrathoracic tracheal collapse (laryngeal paralysis)

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25
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What is the hallmark of trachea/lung disease or cardiac failure?

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Cough

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26
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What are 3 triggers of coughing?

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Inflammatory products
Excessive secretions
Airway collapse

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27
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How are coughs classified?

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Dry, non-productive

Wet, productive

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28
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What is your next step with a non-cardiogenic cough?

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Chest RADs

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29
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If you take chest RADs for a cough and they’re normal, what must you consider?

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Tracheal disorders

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30
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If you take chest RADs for a cough and they’re abnormal, what does that tell you?

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Lower airway and pulmonary parenchyma disease

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31
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What is important to remember about the term dyspnea?

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It is a human term. In vet med, we should use “respiratory distress”.

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32
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What is tachypnea?

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Increased RR

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33
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Is tachypnea always bad?

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No

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34
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What is panting?

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In dog, dispels heat. In cats can mean respiratory distress or stress.

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35
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What is orthopnea?

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Upright position with elbows abducted

THINK PLEURAL DISEASE

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36
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What is respiratory distress most often associated with?

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Lower airway disease

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37
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When does tachypnea become respiratory distress?

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When it is causing distress

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38
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What is respiratory distress all about?

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The O2.

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39
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What are 5 causes of respiratory distress?

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Insufficient O2 in inspired air
Insufficient ventilation
Insufficient circulation
Insufficient RBC
Abnormal Hb
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40
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What does cyanosis indicate?

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Severe hypoexemia

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41
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What are 5 things you should do in your physical exam to determine site of respiratory signs?

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Listen
Observe respiratory pattern
Check for nasal airflow (if upper airway obstruction)
Tracheal palpation
Auscult lungs
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42
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What does increased INSPIRATORY effort indicate?

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Upper airway obstruction

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43
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What does increased EXPIRATORY effort indicate?

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Lower airway obstruction

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44
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Describe normal bronchial sounds.

A

Loudest over hilus
During expiration
Sounds like wind blowing

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45
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Describe normal vesicular sounds.

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Best on inspiration
At periphery of chest
Sounds like rustling leaves

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46
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Describe normal bronchovesicular sounds.

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Mixture of bronchial and vesicular, but mostly expiratory

Increase in intensity at central airway

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47
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What causes “crackles” in the lungs?

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Airways snapping open (closed due to fluid in or around them)

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48
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What causes wheezes?

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Airflow through a narrow opening

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49
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When are wheezes best heard?

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Expiration

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50
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If you hear a loud snap over the hilus at the end of expiration, what should you be thinking?

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Collapse of intrathoracic trachea, carina or mainstem bronchi

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51
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What do “goose honks” indicate?

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Tracheal collapse

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52
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What causes a creaking/grating sound?

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Pleural friction rubs

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53
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What is the most important diagnostic test for signs of respiratory system disease?

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Imaging

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54
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What MUST you do before imaging?

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Stabilize patient

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55
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Is a minimum database required for all respiratory cases?

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No

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56
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What 2 things can sometimes be more important than the minimum database?

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Fecal

HWT

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57
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What has become the standard for evaluating the nasal cavity?

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CT/MRI

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58
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What are 3 indications for a nasal flush?

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FB suspected
Cleanse airways prior to rhinoscopy
Obtain samples for cytology

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59
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What is the difference between a rhinoscopy and a bronchoscopy?

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Rhinoscopy is just the nasal cavity

Bronchoscopy looks at lower respiratory tract

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60
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What landmark do you NEVER pass when performing a blind core biopsy?

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Medial canthus of the eye

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61
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What must you be careful not to hit when performing a blind core biopsy?

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Cribiform plate

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62
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When is bronchoscopy contraindicated?

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In sever respiratory compromise UNLESS therapeutic (removing FB)

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63
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When is a Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) indicated?

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Lung dz involving small airway, alveoli or interstitium

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64
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What can be done to retrieve material from within lungs for sampling?

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BAL

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65
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On what patients can you perform a transtracheal wash and aspirate?

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Medium-larger breed dogs

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66
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On what patients can you perform an endotracheal or transoral wash and aspirate?

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Cats and tiny dogs

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67
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What are 2 indications for a transthoracic lung aspiration?

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Intrathoracic mass (in contact with thoracic wall)
Diffuse disease
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68
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What is a contraindication to a transthoracic lung aspiration?

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An abscess

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69
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What are 3 possible complications of a transthoracic lung aspiration?

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Hemothorax
Pneumothorax
Potentially pyothorax later

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70
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What are 2 reasons for placing a chest tube?

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Treatment of pyothorax

Management of pneumothorax

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71
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What is coupage?

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Banging on the chest

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72
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What is the purpose of coupage?

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To break up mucous

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73
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If you see nasal discharge and depigmentation, what should you think of?

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Aspergillosis

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74
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What are the top 5 things on your differential list for nasal discharge?

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FB
Rhinitis
Dental dz
Neoplasia
Trauma
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75
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What 5 things do we expect to see with a nasal FB?

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Acute onset
Acute sneezing
Gagging/reverse sneezing
Pawing
Discharge (serous -> mucopurulent after time)
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76
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What is rhinitis?

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Inflammation of the nasal cavity

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77
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What 2 pathogens are responsible for 90% of feline upper resp. cases?

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Feline herpesvirus

Feline calicivirus

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78
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What 4 pathogens are responsible for 10% of feline upper resp. cases?

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Chlamydophyla felis
Mycoplasma
Coronavirus
Bordatella

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79
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What is a key sign of feline herpesvirus?

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Corneal ulcers/ulcerative keratitis

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80
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What are 2 key signs of feline calicivirus?

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Oral ulcers (and on nose)
Pneumonia
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81
Q

What causes limping kitten syndrome?

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Feline calicivirus

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82
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What is a key sign of Chlmydophyla?

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Conjunctivitis with chemosis (conjunctival edema)

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83
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Which virus is shed with stress?

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Herpesvirus

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84
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Which 2 viruses can be shed with or without stress?

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Calici

Chlamdyophyla

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85
Q

How is feline herpes transmitted?

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Direct contact

Fomites (US!!)

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86
Q

Why do we treat cats with herpesvirus with systemic abx?

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Secondary infections

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87
Q

What are 3 sequelae to herpesvirus?

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Chronic rhinitis (turbinate damage = "snuffler")
Chronic conjunctivitis
Fibrosis of lacrimal ducts = epiphora (overflow of tears)
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88
Q

What does oral lysine do?

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Reduces herpes virus replication

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89
Q

What are the 2 oral antivirals we use?

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Famciclovir

Acyclovir

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90
Q

What are 2 other treatments for herpes cats that fall under “supportive care”?

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Abx for secondary infection

Fluids (keeps animal hydrated and mucus is less sticky)

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91
Q

How can the herpes vaccine be administered?

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Parenteral

Intranasal

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92
Q

Which herpes vaccine formulation is best in outbreaks?

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Intranasal

Intranasal is not blocked by maternal abs like parenteral is

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93
Q

Which herpes vaccine formulation may prevent the carrier state?

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Intranasal

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94
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What is important to remember about calicivirus?

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Has a high mutation rate and no cross protection from vaccines

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95
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What 2 ways is calicivirus transmitted?

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Via direct contact or fomites

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96
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T/F: Calicivirus is easily killed with routine disinfectants.

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False. It is resistant and has a longer survival time in the environment

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97
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What are the 2 distinct calicivirus syndromes?

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Limping Kitten Syndrome

Virulent Hemorrhagic Systemic Syndrome

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98
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What 3 signs do we see with limping kitten syndrome?

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Lameness
Ulcers on paws
Sore joints

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99
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Does the normal calicivirus vaccine strain protect against Virulent Hemorrhagic Systemic Syndrome?

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No

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100
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What is the main treatment for Calicivirus?

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Mostly supportive

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101
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What 4 sequelae can you see from calicivirus?

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Chronic rhinitis
Sinusitis
Conjunctivitis
Carrier state

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102
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What is the hallmark sign of Chlamydophila felis?

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Conjunctivitis with chemosis

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103
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What 2 ways can you dx Chlamydophila felis?

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Conjuctival smear (see intracytoplasmic inclusions)
PCR: conjunctivia, nares or oropharynx
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104
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How do you treat Chlamydophila felis?

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Topical tetracycline or erythromycin

If systemic: oral doxy or azithromycin

NOTE: Remember to give water with doxy to prevent esophageal stricture.

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105
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Why isn’t chlamydophila felis vaccine core?

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More reactive than other antigens

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106
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What are the 6 basics for treating upper respiratory dx in cats?

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Warm and hydrated
Remove crusts
Humidify
Topical decongestants
Systemic abx
Topical opthalmics
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107
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What topical decongestant is preferred when treating a cat with upper respiratory dz?

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Phenylephrine

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108
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What would you always consider as secondary with nasal discharge?

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Bacterial rhinitis

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109
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What are the 2 big signs of nasal aspergillosis?

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Nasal ulceration and depigmentation

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110
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If you suspect aspergillosis, what is the best sample to collect?

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Plaques, though can be done on discharge if owner can’t afford rhinoscopy to retrieve plaques

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111
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How is aspergillosis treated?

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Often referred.

Debride, then infuse 1% clotrimazole or 2% enilconazole over 1hr

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112
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What is a contraindication to treatment for aspergillosis?

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Damaged cribiform plate

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113
Q

Most common cause of fungal rhinitis in dogs is?

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Aspergillosis

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114
Q

Mots common cause of fungal rhinitis in cats is?

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Cryptococcosis (sometimes dogs too)

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115
Q

What dog is most susceptible to fungal rhinitis?

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Dolichocephalics

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116
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What signs do you see with Cryptococcosis in cats?

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Chorioretinitis

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117
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How can you dx Cryptococcosis in cats (2 ways)?

A

Organisms often in nasal discharge

Serum titers reliable (Ag test, not Ab)

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118
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How do you treat Cryptococcosis?

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Conazoles systematically

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119
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What are the 2 key signs of nasal mites?

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Sneezing

Reverse sneezing

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120
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How do you treat nasal mites?

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Ivermectin

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121
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Do you see nasal mites if the dog is on Heartworm preventative?

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Nope

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What is lymphoplasmacytic rhinitis?

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Lymphoplasmacytic infiltration of nasal mucosa

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What dogs are often affected with lymphoplasmacytic rhinitis?

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Dolichocephalics

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Is it likely lymphoplasmacytic rhinitis if you see destruction of nasal septum, frontal sinus or cribiform plate?

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No

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What would lymphoplasmacytic rhinitis look like on rhinoscopy?

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Red, edematous mucosa that bleeds easily and turbinate atrophy

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How do you treat lymphoplasmacytic rhinitis?

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Nothing effective, avoid all smoke

Maroptiant used off label as an antiinflammatory

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What are two major signs you see with nasal neoplasia?

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Loss of airflow (d/t mass effect)

Facial deformity

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128
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What else can look like nasal neoplasia?

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Fungal rhinitis

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129
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What 3 ways can you diagnose nasal cancer?

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Nasal discharge cytology (sometimes you get lucky)
FNA of ipsilateral l.n. (sometimes you get lucky)
Rhinoscopy (not always available)

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What is the last resort for diagnosing nasal cancer?

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Rhinotomy

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What is the treatment of choice for nasal cancer?

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Radiation (survival to 12-16mos with debulking)

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What is the cause of death with nasal cancer?

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Airway obstruction

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133
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Why is chemotherapy not commonly used for nasal cancer?

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Only effective on LSA

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What 2 nasal cancers have the better prognosis?

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Adenocarcinomas
Sarcomas

NOTE: after radiation

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What 2 nasal cancers have the worse prognosis?

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Undifferentiated carcinomas

Squamous cell carcinomas

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T/F: Cats live longer than dogs with radiation.

A

True… Of course they do.

137
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What is the typical signalment of a dog with nasal neoplasia?

A

Older (>8yrs), long nosed breeds predisposed

138
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T/F: Most nasal neoplasias are malignant.

139
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What are the 2 most common types of nasal neoplasia in dogs?

A

Adenocarcinoma

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

140
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What are the 2 most common types of nasal neoplasia in cats?

A

Lymphoma

Adenocarcinoma

141
Q

What is ciliary dyskinesia?

A

Immotile ciliary

142
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How does a dog get ciliary dyskinesia?

A

Autosomal recessive gene

143
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What is affected by ciliary dyskinesia?

A

Nasal cavity, trachea and lower airways

144
Q

Describe the classic presentation of ciliary dyskinesis.

A

Young
Purebreed
Recurrent respiratory tract infection/signs**

145
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What is Kartagner’s Syndrome?

A

Bronchiectasis, situs inversus and chronic rhinosinusitis

Bronchiectasis = abnormal widening of the bronchi or their branches, causing a risk of infection
Situs inversus = inverted position of chest and abdominal organ

146
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How do you diagnose ciliary dyskinesis?

A

Biopsy and TEM

147
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What do you do to treat ciliary dyskinesis?

148
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What is the most common sign of tracheal and bronchial disease?

149
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What are the top 4 signs you see with tracheal and bronchial disease?

A

Cough (#1)
Wheezing
Inspiratory sounds
Retch/gag

150
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What is kennel cough?

A

A complex caused by both bacteria and viruses.

Can be one or multiple organisms

151
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What 4 organisms most commonly cause kennel cough?

A

Parainfluenza
Canine adenovirus 2
Mycoplasma
Bordatella

152
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What severity of signs do you see with kennel cough caused by Parainfluenza?

153
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What severity of signs do you see with kennel cough caused by Canine adenovirus 2?

154
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What severity of signs do you see with kennel cough caused by Mycoplasma?

A

Mild to severe

155
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What severity of signs do you see with kennel cough caused by Bordatella?

A

Mild to severe

156
Q

How is kennel cough spread?

A

Respiratory secretions and fomites

VERY CONTAGIOUS!!

157
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Describe “uncomplicated kennel cough”.

A

Happy dog with dry cough on tracheal palpation, serous oculonasal discharge, gagging/retching.

Upper resp. only.

158
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Describe “complicated kennel cough”.

A

Sick dog with moist cough, mucopurulent oculonasal discharge, can progress to bronchopneumonia.

Upper and lower resp.

159
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When do clinical signs of kennel cough develop?

A

4-10 days post exposure

160
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If you have the complicated form of kennel cough, what else might you want to look at besides history and clinical signs?

A

Hemogram
Thoracic RADs
TTW cytology and culture

161
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How do you treat uncomplicated kennel cough?

A

Restrict exercise
Doxycycline (if Bordatella suspected)
Cough suppressants

162
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How quickly does uncomplicated kennel cough usually resolve?

A

Within 2 weeks

163
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How do you treat complicated kennel cough?

A

Restrict exercise
Systemic Abx (2weeks)
Nebulization with Gentamycin to decrease cough (patient will be hospitalized)
Cough supressants (UNLESS BACTERIAL PNEUMONIA PRESENT)
Brochodilators (Theophylline

NOTE: Penicillin not a good choice d/t poor levels in respiratory secretions

NOTES: Avoid or decrease bronchodilator dose by 30% if using quinolone Abx

164
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What is a general rule about the use of cough supressants?

A

DO NOT USE in a productive cough

165
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What is the prognosis of kennel cough?

A

Good to excellent

166
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What are 4 ways to prevent kennel cough?

A

Parenteral vaccine (CAV and Parainfluenza)
Intranasal and oral vaccine (Parainfluenza and Bordatella)
Sanitation (Bleach diluted 1:32)
Ventilation in kennels

167
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What is canine influenza related to?

A

Equine flu

168
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How is canine influenza transmitted?

A

Direct contact with respiratory secretions/fomites

169
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What percentage of dogs with influenza have signs?

170
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What is your window to get samples for a PCR to confirm canine influenza?

A

Within 72 hours of onset

171
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Describe mild/uncomplicated canine influenza.

A

Looks like mild/uncomplicated kennel cough.

172
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Describe severe/complicated canine influenza.

A

High fever
Hemorrhagic pneumonia (coughing up blood)
Rapid onset, can be fatal in hours

173
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What is the mortality rate of severe/complicated canine influenza?

174
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How do you treat canine influenza?

A

Supportive care

Systemic Abx if severe

175
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How do you prevent canine influenza?

A

Vaccine available, but not core!
Isolate sick and exposed dogs.
Change clothes and wash hands between patients

176
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What age of dog do you typically see Oslerus osleri in?

A

Younger dogs

177
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What 3 signs do Oslerus osleri commonly cause?

A

Cough
Wheezing
Dyspnea

178
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How can you diagnose Oslerus osleri?

A

Tracheal mass on xray
Mass seen with broncoscopy
Brushings/biopsy of mass
Fecal exam

179
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What 2 drugs can you use to treat Oslerus osleri?

A

Ivermectin

Fenbendazole

180
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What is the typical signalment for collapsing tracheas?

A

Middle age to older, small or toy breed dogs, often obese

181
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What is tracheal collapse?

A

Reduction in chondrocytes allows cartilage to weaken so tracheal rings collapse -> causes irritation, edema and inflammation -> rings loose firmness and collapse

182
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What is the typical sign of collapsing trachea?

A

Goose honk cough

183
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What types of things might exacerbate a collapsing trachea?

A

Excitement, exercise, eating

184
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What else do dogs with a collapsing trachea seem to have commonly?

A

Hepatomegaly

Theory: O2 deprivation results in liver disease. Liver function improves with the placement of a stent.

185
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What 3 ways can you dx a collapsing trachea?

A

Thoracic/cervical RADs
Fluoroscopy
Bronchoscopy

186
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What is the BEST dx tool for a collapsing trachea?

A

Bronchoscopy

187
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What 5 steps should you take in the case of an acute severe collapsing trachea?

A 
Clam patient/owner
Cough suppressant
Corticosteroid
O2
Be prepared to intubate
188
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What are 4 things the owner can do to help their chronic collapsing trachea dog?

A

Weight loss
Avoid neck collars
Avoid excitement
Avoid smoke, dust, pollen, carpet cleaner

189
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What 3 things can we use to treat the chronic collapsing trachea dog?

A

Cough suppressants
Short course, low dose corticosteroids
Abx for secondary infection

190
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What is another name for chronic canine bronchitis?

A

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

191
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What is the result of chronic canine bronchitis?

A

a daily cough >2mos duration

192
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What is chronic canine bronchitis?

A

Inflammation of bronchial walls -> thickened walls -> increased mucus blocking small air ways

193
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What are 3 long term sequelae of chronic canine bronchitis?

A

Emphysema
Bronchiectasis
Pneumonia

194
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T/F: Chronic canine bronchitis is similar to asthma in people or cats.

195
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What is the signalment of a chronic canine bronchitis dog?

A

Same as for collapsing trachea.

Small breed, middle to old age, obese small breed.

196
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What might you also find on physical exam of a dog with chronic canine bronchitis (2 things)?

A

Concurrent tacheal collapse

Mitral insufficiency

197
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How do you diagnose chronic canine bronchitis (3 ways)?

A

Chest RADs
Bronchoscopy
Bronchial cytology and culture

198
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Why does it help to keep a dog with chronic canine bronchitis hydrated?

A

Aids mucociliary clearance

199
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What can you give a dog with chronic canine bronchitis to reduce inflammation?

A

Prednisolone

200
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What is the signalment for a cat with idiopathic feline bronchitis.

A

Any age, but commonly young to middle age

SIAMESE predisposed

201
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What are the 2 major signs of idiopathic feline bronchitis?

A

Chronic or intermittent cough

Acute respiratory distress (911!!!!)

202
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What is another name for idiopathic feline bronchitis?

A

Feline asthma

203
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What 3 things might you note with feline asthma on auscultation?

A

Wheezes
Crackles
Increased inspiratory effort

204
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Compare the sounds heard on auscultation of an asthma cat and a cat with pleural effusion.

A

Asthma will hear more bronchovesicular sounds.

Pleural effusion will result in muffled sounds.

205
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What is the temprament of a cat with asthma.

A

Usually an otherwise happy cat.

Contrast: Pleural effusion cats are sick kitties

206
Q

What is the first step in working up a cough/wheeze in a cat (3 things)?

A

RADs if cat is stable
CBC
Fecal exam

207
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What 2 things are in the second step of a work up for a cat that has a cough/wheeze?

A

TTW/Bronchoscopy

Cytology/culture

208
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What percentage of cats with asthma have normal RADs?

209
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What is the most common radiographic sign you will see in an asthmatic cat?

A

Bronchial pattern

210
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What are 4 other things you might see on RADs of an asthmatic cat (besides bronchial pattern)?

A

Interstitial and patchy alveolar opacities
Hyperinflation of lungs (REALLY black lungs)
10% have collapse of right middle lung lobe
Flattening of diaphragm

211
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What will you see on cytology of an asthma case?

A

Increased eos or neuts and mized inflammation

212
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What will you see on cytology of a coughing/wheezing cat with an infection etiology?

A

Degenerate neuts +/- intracellular bacteria

213
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If culture is positive in a coughing/wheezing cat, is it likely asthma?

A

No, but should consider secondary infection

214
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What 4 things do you do to manage the acute bronchoconstricted or severe respiratory distress cat?

A

No stress
O2
Terbutaline (might make cat “spacey”) or Albuterol via MDI
Dex

215
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What 4 things do you do to manage the chronic intermittent coughing or wheezing cat?

A

Prednisolone
No more smoke in the house, avoid other irritants
Metered dose inhaler once signs are under control with oral steroids

216
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What are 3 advantages of an MDI?

A

Less systemic corticosteroid effects
Easier to treat
Possibly higher drug concentration to the lungs

217
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What are 3 disadvantages of an MDI?

A

Increased risk of dental dz (immune compromise in the mouth)
Re-emergence of latent herpes virus
Local dermatitis (irritating to lips)

218
Q

What are 2 other possible long-term treatments?

A

Oral bronchodilators

Antibiotics

219
Q

What 2 oral bronchodilators would you use?

A

Oral theophylline

Terbutaline

220
Q

What are the 3 major indications for a bronchodilator in a cat?

A

When large quantities of glucocorticoid needed
Adverse to glucocorticoid
Owner can’t use MDI

221
Q

What is the prognosis for long term medically treated feline asthma?

222
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What is the prognosis for untreated feline asthma?

A

Permanent changes

  • Bronchitis with fibrosis
  • Emphysema
223
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What is the typical signalment for chronic bronchitis in cats?

A

Typically older cats

224
Q

What are 2 major characteristics of chronic bronchitis?

A

Neutrophili inflammation

Excessive mucus production

225
Q

What do the clinical signs of chronic bronchitis look like?

A

Feline asthma

226
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What is the focus of management in chronic bronchitis?

A

Control of inflammation with glucocorticoids

227
Q

What are 5 major signs of lung disease?

A 
Difficulty on expiration
Cough
Exercise intolerance
Abnormal lung sounds
Abnormal posture
228
Q

What posture would you see in lung disease?

229
Q

What is pneumonia?

A

Inflammatory disorder of lung parenchyma

230
Q

What are 5 causes of pneumonia?

A 
Bacterial
Aspiration
Viral
Fungal
Parasitic
231
Q

What is the most common cause of pneumonia in dogs?

232
Q

Describe the cough in a pneumonia case.

A

Soft and ineffectual

233
Q

What 3 systemic signs you expect with a pneumonia case?

A

Fever
Lethargy
Poor appetite

234
Q

What age group typically gets PRIMARY bacterial pneumonia?

A

Yonger dogs

235
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What age group typically gets SECONDARY bacterial pneumonia?

A

Older dogs

236
Q

What are the 2 main causes for primary bacterial pneumonia?

A

Bordatella

Pasturella

237
Q

What are the top 5 causes for secondary pneumonia?

A 
Aspiration
FB
Neoplasia
Viral or fungal infection
Bronchitis
238
Q

What is an important thing to remember if a dog was recently sedated or anesthetized and has pneumonia?

A

Likely more resistant because of “hospital bugs”

239
Q

What are 2 good ways to dx bacterial pneumonia?

A

Thoracic RADs

Hemogram

240
Q

What 2 things do you expect to see on thoracic RADs of a bacterial pneumonia suspect?

A

Interstitial pattern

Alveolar pattern

241
Q

What 2 things do you expect to find on a hemogram of a bacterial pneumonia suspect?

A

Neutrophilic leukocytosis with left shift

Monocytosis IF chronic

242
Q

What can bacterial pneumonia result in?

A

Sepsis -> ALI (acute lung injury) -> ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome) (death)

243
Q

What 3 general things can you do to treat bacterial pneumonia?

A

Abx
Nebulization
Supportive care

244
Q

What sort of Abx would you look to to treat bacterial pneumonia?

A

Broad-specturum (4 quadrant = G+, G-, aerobe, anaerobe)

245
Q

How long should you treat a bacterial pneumonia case with Abx?

246
Q

What dose nebulization help do?

A

Mobilizes airway secretions

247
Q

What is often added to saline in a nebulizer to treat G-?

A

Gentamicin

248
Q

What 4 things would you considder as supportive care for a bacterial pneumonia case?

A

Fluids
O2
Coupage
+/- Bronchodilators

249
Q

What respiratory signs will you see with a mycotic pneumonia?

A

Similar to bacterial pneumonia (cough, exercise intolerance)

250
Q

What 3 things can you use to diagnose mycotic pneumonia?

A

Cytology/Histology
Urine
Serum antigens

251
Q

What do you see in serum of bacterial pneumonia vs. mycotic pneumonia?

A

Bacterial: Degenerate neuts with bacteria
Mycotic: eos, monos, plasma cells, happy neuts

252
Q

What 3 things might you use to treat mycotic pneumonia?

A

Itraconazole
Amphotericin B
Ketoconazole

253
Q

How might geographic location help with determining fungal organism.

A

Certain fungi are common to certain areas

254
Q

What else might you see in the case of a mycotic pneumonia caused by histoplasmosis?

255
Q

What cytology will help you determine causative agent in mycotic pneumonia?

A 
L.N.
Draining lesions
TTW/BAL
Endotracheal wash
Lung aspirate
256
Q

What fungi is detected by serum ANTIGEN titer?

A

Cryptococcus

257
Q

What 3 fungi are detected by urine ANTIGEN?

A

Blasto
Histo
Valley fever

258
Q

How long do you treat mycotic pneumonia?

A

4-12+ MONTHS

259
Q

Which conazole is good to use in mycotic pneumonia cases with CNS signs?

A

Fluconazole

260
Q

What do you need to monitor when treating with Amphotericin B and why?

A

Monitor BUN and Creatinine because nephrotoxic

261
Q

What do you expect in the first week of treating mycotic pneumonia?

A

Increase chance of worsening of respiratory signs

262
Q

How effective is treatment on Blasto and Crypto?

263
Q

What is the prognosis of localized Histo vs. disseminated Histo?

A 
Disseminated = guarded
Localized = better
264
Q

What is the recovery rate of Coccidio?

A

60%

BUT meds often needed for 6-12 months+ (sometimes lifetime)

265
Q

What are the 2 causes of parasitic pneumonia?

A 
Aleurostrongylus abstrusus (cat)
Paragonimus kellicoti (dog/cat)
266
Q

What would you see on chest RADs in a cat with Aleurostrongylus abstrusus?

A

Diffuse, nodular densities usually in caudal lobes

267
Q

How do you diagnose Aleurostrongylus abstrusus?

A

Larvae in fecal exam

268
Q

How do you treat Aleurostrongylus abstrusus (2 meds)?

A

Fenbendazole

Ivermectin

269
Q

What is a possible complication of Paragonimus kellicoti?

A

Cysts rupture = Pneumothorax

270
Q

What might you see on chest RADs with Paragonimus kellicoti?

A

May see air-filled sacs

271
Q

What is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?

A

Chronic fibrosis of lung interstitium

272
Q

How is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis characterized (2 things)?

A

Infiltration of fibroblasts

Collagen deposition

273
Q

What is the typical signalment for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?

A

Terriers
Middle age to older
Some cats

274
Q

What is the history of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?

A

Slow onset exercise intolerance

275
Q

What is the most noticeable clinical sign of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?

A

Respiratory distress and tachypnea

276
Q

What is the hallmark finding on a dog with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?

A

Inspiratory crackles

277
Q

What woudl you find on a blood gas of a dog with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?

A

Hypoexemia if severe

278
Q

What can you use to help eliminate other Ddx when you suspect idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?

A

TTW/BAL

Will find non-degenerate neuts, lymphocytes
Epithelial dysplasia

279
Q

What is the definitive dx for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?

A

Lung biopsy

280
Q

How can you treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?

A

Corticosteroids + bronchodilators

281
Q

What is the prognosis for a dog with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?

A

Guarded d/t progressive respiratory failure

282
Q

What are the 2 types of primary pulmonary neoplasia?

A

Adenocarcinoma

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

283
Q

What are the 4 types of metastatic pulmonary neoplasia?

A

Adenocarcinoma
Osterosarcoma/Chondrosarcoma
Hamangiosarcoma; oral/digital melanoma
SCC

284
Q

What type of cancer is most common in the lungs?

A

Metastatic

285
Q

What are 3 types of multicentric pulmonary neoplasia you might see?

A

Lymphoma
Malignant histiocytosis
Mastocytoma

286
Q

Why are mets so common to find in the lung?

A

The lung acts as a filter for these cells

287
Q

What is the signalment for pulmonary neoplasia?

A

Usually older animal

288
Q

What respiratory signs do you see with pulmonary neoplasia?

A

Cough
Laboured breathing
Increased RR
Hemoptysis (coughing up blood)

289
Q

What would you expect to hear in the lungs if you suspect pulmonary neoplasia?

A

Crackles
Wheezes
Muffled

290
Q

What non-respiratory signs might you expect to see (5 things)?

A 
Weight loss
Inappetence
Lameness (Hypertrophic osteopathy)
Dysphagia/regurg
Head/neck edema
291
Q

Why might you see lameness in a case of pulmonary neoplasia?

A

HOP (hypertrophic osteopathy)

292
Q

How do you gain a tentative diagnosis of pulmonary neoplasia?

A

Thoracic RADs

THREE VIEWS!!!!!

293
Q

Where do you gain a histological or cytological sample?

A

Bronchoscopy (and BAL)
FNA

NOTE: BAL may not show anything because don’t often exfoliate cells

294
Q

What is the treatment for a primary pulmonary neoplasia?

A

Surgery if it’s a single nodule

295
Q

What is the treatment for mets in the lungs?

A

Treat primary mass

Can use chemotherapy in lymphoma

296
Q

What is the prognosis for pulmonary neoplasia?

A

Guarded to poor

297
Q

T/F: Malignant pulmonary neoplasia better than benign?

298
Q

T/F: Primary pulmonary neoplasia better than mets?

299
Q

T/F: SCC better than adenocarcinoma in the lungs?

300
Q

T/F: Small pulmonary neoplasia better than large?

301
Q

T/F: Tumors in one lung better than entire lung?

302
Q

T/F: No l.n. involvement better than l.n. involvement?

303
Q

What is pulmonary edema?

A

Accumulation of fluid in alveoli or pulmonary interstitium

304
Q

What do you need to determine in pulmonary edema?

A

Cardiogenic or non-cardiogenic

305
Q

If you have pulmonary edema, where will you hear crackles?

A

Perihilar area

306
Q

What are 4 general mechanisms of non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema?

A

Vascular overload/increased hydrostatic pressure
Decreased oncotic pressure (PLE and PLN)
Increased alveolar-capillary membrane permeability***
Lymphatic obstruction

307
Q

What are 3 pulmonary causes for increased alveolar-capillary membrane permeability?

A

Aspiration
Upper airway obstruction
Smoke

308
Q

What are 5 non-pulmonary causes for increased alveolar-capillary membrane permeability?

A 
Sepsis
Electric shock
CNS dz
Pancreatitis
DIC
309
Q

What 2 things can pulmonary edema progress to?

A

Acute Lung Injury (ALI)

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) -> Respiratory failure

310
Q

What would you hear on thoracic auscultation with non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema?

311
Q

What would you see on thoracic RADs with non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema?

A 
Perihilar infiltrate
Alveolar pattern (bilateral)
Caudodorsal lung fields are affected
312
Q

How do you treat non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema (3 things)

A

Aggressive control of primary dz
Cage rest with O2
Supportive care (sedation to relax, cautious fluid therapy, Positive Pressure ventilation in severe cases)

313
Q

What is the prognosis for non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema?

A

Guarded if d/t permeability edema

Better if d.t fluid overload and if renal fxn is intact

314
Q

What is the cause of ALI?

A

Pulmonary inflammation and edema

NOTE: NOT a dx, but a clinical description

315
Q

What is ARDS?

A

Severe form of ALI

316
Q

What is the difference between ALI and ARDS?

A

Degree of hypoxemia

317
Q

What are ARDS/ALI most commonly a sequela of (3 things)?

A

Sepsis
Shock
Bacterial pneumonia

318
Q

How soon after the inciting incident might you see clinical signs of ARDS/ALI?

319
Q

What are the clinical signs of ARDS/ALI?

A

Progressive hypoxemia
Respiratory distress
Cyanosis

320
Q

Is ALI/ARDS primary?

A

No, will be secondary to something else.

321
Q

How do you treat ALI/ARDS?

A

Aggressive supportive therapy
24-7 care
Positive pressure ventilation

322
Q

What is the prognosis for ALI/ARDS?

A

Mortality close to 100%… so not good.

323
Q

What 2 clues might you see to tip you off to pulmonary contusions?

A

Bloody nose

Bloody mouth

324
Q

What are clinical signs of pulmonary contusions?

A

Various degrees of respiratory distress

325
Q

What might you see pulmonary contusions concurrent with?

A

Blunt force trauma (eg. HBC)

326
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What is important to remember with pulmonary contusions?

A

Changes may take 2-12 hours to show up.

MUST MONITOR for 24-48hrs

327
Q

What is eosinophilic bronchopneumopathy?

A

Inflammation of lungs caused by hypersensitivity to unknown antigen.

328
Q

What breed is predisposed to eosinophilic bronchopneumopathy?

A

Siberian huskies

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What age do we typically see eosinophilic bronchopneumopathy in?

A

Young to middle age dogs

330
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What do we typically see clinically with eosinophilic bronchopneumopathy?

A

Harsh cough

Lack of response to Abx also common

331
Q

When it comes to treatment of eosinophilic bronchopneumopathy, what do we need to consider if planning on giving steroids?

A

If patient has bacterial or fungal infection, will make infection WORSE

332
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What might you see on the hemogram in a patient with eosinophilic bronchopneumopathy?

A

1/2 the cases have increased WBCs (neuts or eos)

333
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What 2 other tests should be done if you see eosinophilic bronchopneumopathy?

A

Heartworm

Fecal

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If you perform a TTW, BAL or endotracheal wash on a patient with eosinophilic bronchopneumopathy, what cell type will predominate?

A

Eosinophils (20-25%)

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How do you treat eosinophilic bronchopneumopathy?

A

Find and treat the underlying cause
Can give corticosteroids BUT…

BE CAREFUL TO LOOK FOR PROTOZOAL, BACTERIAL OR FUNGAL INFECTIONS FIRST

336
Q

How long is treatment for eosinophilic bronchopneumopathy?

A

Often need long term because of replases

337
Q

What is the treatment for pulmonary thromboembolism (6 things)?

A 
O2
Keep calm
Tx underlying dzz
Bronchodilators
Pred if IMHA or HW
Low dose heparin if DIC or hypercoagulable
338
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What is the prognosis for pulmonary thromboembolism?

A

Poor to grave

Small Animal Medicine II (8 decks)

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