Derm Month Quiz

1.

1 point

What are the three layers of the skin?

a. Base layer; epidermis; stratum corneum

b. Blood vessels; dermis; epidermis

c. Subcutis; dermis; epidermis

d. Subcutis; glandular layer; ceramide layer

2.

1 point

Which layer of the epidermis has the main role in providing the skin barrier function?

a. Stratum germinativum

b. Stratum spinosum

c. Stratum basale

d. Stratum corneum

3.

1 point

Which of the following statements are true about transepidermal water loss (TEWL)? Select as many as you like.

a. A defective skin barrier leads to decreased transepidermal water loss

b. Dogs with atopic dermatitis have increased TEWL

c. TEWL is used as a measure of the skin barrier function

d. Water loss from the skin happens in normal dogs too

4.

1 point

What is the name of the lipid (fat) in the skin that is considered an important part of the barrier function?

a. Cholesterol

b. Fish Oil

c. Omega 6 fatty acid

d. Ceramide

5.

1 point

The Skin Barrier Complex contains what five nutrients?

a. Pantothenic acid, Inositol, Nicotinamide, Choline and Histidine

b. Tumeric, Inositol, Nicotinamide, Taurine and Aloe Vera

c. Vitamin C, Taurine, EPA, DHA and Choline

d. Lutein, Vitamin C, Aloe Vera, Nicotinamide and Choline

6.

1 point

The two main functions of the Skin Barrier Complex is:

a. Increase the production of lipids in the skin (ceramides) and improve healing potential

b. Increase the production of lipids in the skin (ceramides) and reduce TEWL

c. Has antibacterial properties and reduces TEWL

d. Function as an anti-oxidant and increase the production of lipids in the skin (ceramides)

7.

1 point

Which one of the following is true about the Skin Support Complex.

a. It is present in all the diets in the Dermalliance range

b. It strengthens the skin barrier and reduces TEWL

c. It is present only in the Skin Support Diet

d. It contains Vitamin E and Tumeric

8.

1 point

Which of the following is/are true about omega-3 essential fatty acids (EPA & DHA) in the Royal Canin diets? Select as many as you like.

a. They have anti-inflammatory activity

b. They are sourced from deep sea fish e.g. anchovies and sardines

c. They are sourced from borage oil

d. They are present only in the Skin Support diet

9.

1 point

Which of the following diets is considered the gold standard for a food elimination trial in a dog?

a. Hypoallergenic

b. Skin Support

c. Anallergenic

d. Sensitivity Control

10.

1 point

What Royal Canin diets are indicated to feed a dog with food allergy or food intolerance? Select as many as you like.

a. Sensitivity Control

b. Hypoallergenic

c. Skin Support

d. Anallergenic

11.

1 point

What is a hydrolysed protein?

a. A large protein made up of smaller proteins

b. A protein that has been mixed with water

c. A protein that has been broken up into smaller pieces

d. A protein that is not usually used in pet foods

12.

1 point

What are the benefits of feeding a hydrolysed diet?

a. Highly digestible

b. Less likely to cause an allergic reaction

c. 95% of patients with AFR will tolerate these diets

d. All of the above

13.

1 point

What is the definition of a novel protein?

a. A large protein made up of smaller proteins

b. A protein extracted from feathers

c. A protein that has been broken up into smaller pieces

d. A protein that is not usually used in pet foods or a protein ingredient that the animal has not been previously exposed to

14.

1 point

What is the protein and carbohydrate source for Anallergenic?

a. Duck & tapioca

b. Hydrolysed soy & rice

c. Hydrolysed feather protein & purified maize starch

d. Chicken & rice

e. Hydrolysed soy & pea starch

15.

1 point

What is the protein and carbohydrate source for Hypoallergenic dry?

a. Duck & tapioca

b. Hydrolysed soy & rice

c. Hydrolysed feather protein & purified maize starch

d. Chicken & rice

e. Hydrolysed soy & pea starch

16.

1 point

What is the protein and carbohydrate source for Hypoallergenic wet?

a. Duck & tapioca

b. Hydrolysed soy & rice

c. Hydrolysed feather protein & purified maize starch

d. Chicken & rice

e. Hydrolysed soy & pea starch

17.

1 point

What is the protein and carbohydrate source for Canine Sensitivity Control dry?

a. Duck & tapioca

b. Hydrolysed soy & rice

c. Hydrolysed feather protein & purified maize starch

d. Chicken & rice

e. Hydrolysed soy & pea starch

18.

1 point

What is the protein and carbohydrate source for Skin Support?

a. Duck & tapioca

b. Hydrolysed soy & rice

c. Hydrolysed feather protein & purified maize starch

d. Chicken & rice

e. Hydrolysed soy & pea starch

19.

1 point

What is the protein and carbohydrate source for Sensitivity Control feline wet?

a. Duck & tapioca

b. Hydrolysed soy & rice

c. Hydrolysed feather protein & purified maize starch

d. Chicken & rice

e. Hydrolysed soy & pea starch

20.

1 point

Generally how long do food elimination trials run for?

a. One to two weeks

b. Six to twelve weeks

c. Three to four weeks

d. Twelve to sixteen weeks

21.

1 point

When an animal is on an elimination trial, what advice should be provided to the owner?

a. Your pet can be fed a mixture of old and new diets during the trial

b. Your pet must ONLY be fed the elimination diet, nothing else

c. Your pet can still have access to your other pet’s food

d. It doesn’t matter whether the food bowls are clean or whether you interchange bowls between your pets

22.

1 point

Which of the Royal Canin diets would be the first choice for a food elimination trial in a puppy with suspected AFR?

a. Anallergenic

b. Hypoallergenic

c. Skin Support

d. Sensitivity Control

23.

1 point

Which of the following about the manufacturing process of Anallergenic is true? Select as many as you like.

a. The plant is closed on a Friday and cleaned for eight hours before production

b. PCR testing is done on the finished kibble to ensure there is no contamination

c. The production line order is Hypoallergenic first, then Anallergenic, then Neutered Medium dog

d. The feathers are ground up into the food

e. Hypoallergenic and Anallergenic kibble is occasionally mixed

f. Anallergenic is a pharmaceutical grade food

24.

1 point

Hypoallergenic is indicated for cases of IBD because:

a. It is highly digestible and has the digestive security claim to support gastrointestinal health

b. It contains the skin barrier complex

c. It reduces flatulence and keeps the owners happy

d. It has the digestive security claim that blocks allergens from reaching the intestines

25.

1 point

Which of the following are indications for the Skin Support Diet? Select as many as are appropriate.

a. Wound Healing

b. Food elimination trial

c. Atopic dermatitis

d. Food allergies

e. Ear Infections

f. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

g. Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI)

26.

1 point

List two benefits of turmeric in the Skin Support Diet.

a. Increases the barrier function of the skin

b. Increases shine and lustre of the coat

c. Antibacterial activity

d. Healing

27.

1 point

The specialised lipids (fats) that help hold the cells in the stratum corneum together appear to be defective in Atopic dogs. What implications can this have in terms of skin health? Select as many as you like.

a. Skin dehydration

b. Change in coat colour

c. Skin infection

d. Hair loss