Worksheet Questions

Question 1

What family of antibiotics is very potent and provides broad-spectrum activity, but must be used with caution because it can cause renal injury and/or hearing loss?

Answer 1

Aminoglycosides

Question 2

Name 4 examples of conscientious antibiotic use to lower the risk of creating a “super bug”

Answer 2

• Antibiotics are only for bacterial infections – don’t use on viral infections
• Use the right antibiotic for the right infection – C&S tests are important
• Don’t use broad spectrum antibiotics when narrow spectrum antibiotics will work
• Give full therapeutic courses to make sure that infection is cleared and doesn’t return – making antibiotics needed again

Question 3

What is the generic name and trade name of a cephalosporin that is especially unique and enjoys a large market share in small animal practice because of its once daily dosing regimen?

Answer 3

Cefpodoxime; Simplicef

Question 4

Which cephalosporin (Generic and trade name) is a 14 day acting parenteral product?

Answer 4

Cefovecin Sodium, Convenia

Question 5

Give two examples of orally administered antiparasitic product and its active drug(s).

Answer 5

Pyrantel (Strongid; Nemex), Fenbendazole (Panacur)
Metronidazole, Sulfonamides (Primor, Albon)
Heartgard Plus (Ivermectin/pyrantel),
NexGard (afoloxander) Milbemicin (interceptor)

Question 6

Give two examples of topically applied antiparasitic product and its active drug(s).

Answer 6

Frontline (fipronil), Revolution (selamectin)
Advantage (imidacloprid), Profender (emodepside/praziquantel)
Ivomec (ivermectin pour-on), And many more
Centragard (Epinimectin)

Question 7

Give two examples of parenterally injected antiparasitic product and its active drug(s).

Answer 7

Melarsomine (Immiticide),
Proheart (moxidectin)
Droncit (praziquantel),
(Ivomec) Ivermectin

Question 8

How long does one injection of ProHeart last?

Answer 8

6 months (or now 12 months with the newest version)

Question 9

What is the difference between disinfectants and antiseptics?

Answer 9

Disinfectants are used on inanimate objects

Antiseptics are used on living tissue – both destroy disease producing microorganisms and inactivate viruses.

Question 10

Why is it a bad idea to use alcohol when preparing tissue for laser or electrocautery

Answer 10

The alcohol is flammable and could ignite with the electrical current.

Question 11

Halogen disinfectants include what two chemical categories?

Answer 11

Chlorine (Bleach) and Iodine

Question 12

What is the name of the category of disinfectants most commonly used to clean cages and treatment table surfaces in veterinary clinics?

Answer 12

Ammonium Quaternates: Roccal D, Parvosol, D-256