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1
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which drug is a phenylpyrazole

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fipronil

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how is fipronil adminstered

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topical

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true or false:
the sebaceous glands can act as a reservoir for the fipronil

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true

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in what species is fipronil used

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cats
dogs

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what is the purpose of fipronil

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fleas
ticks
biting lice

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what is fipronil often combined with

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methoprene

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which drugs are neonicotinoids

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imidacloprid
nitenpyram

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how is imidacloprid administered

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topical

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how is nitenpyram administered

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orally

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true or false
imidacloprid has effects on larvaw

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true

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what species are neonicotinoids used in

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cats
dogs

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what age group should imidacloprid and nitenpyram be used in

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> 4 months of age

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what is imidacloprid combined with to extend the spectrum to ticks and mosquitos

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permethrin

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when should nitenpyram be the first choice

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when fleas are resistant to fipronil

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what is the impact of neonicotinoids on insects

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rapid death

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how are most macrocyclic lactones administered

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pour-on

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which 2 macrocyclic lactones have greater epidermal flux

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ivermectin
doramectin

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which 2 macrocyclic lactones have decreased amount of absorption in the skin

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eprinomectin
moxidectin

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what macrocyclic lactones mainly used to protect against

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ear mites
scabies
demodectic
lice

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in which dogs should ivermectin not be used in

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animals with MDR1 gene deletion – will cause CNS issues

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when should a sub-Q administration be used with macrocyclic lactones

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clear otodectic, sarcoptic, notoedric mange

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in what species is doramectin used in

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beef cattle
pigs

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in what species is eprinomectin used in

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cattle

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in what species is selamectin used in

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dogs
cats

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what are the 2 milbemycins
moxidectin milbemycin
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how are milbemycin applied
pour-on
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true or false: moxidectin has a milk withdrawal time
false moxidectin does not have a milk withdrawal time due to the low Vd
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in what species is moxidectin used in
cattle
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what does moxidectin protect against
lice mites horn flies grubs
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in what species is milbemycin used in
ear mites fleas
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which macrocyclic lactone has the slowest absorption into the skin
doramectin
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which 2 macrocyclic lactones have no withdrawal time for milk
eprinomectin moxidectin
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what is the 1st generation pyrethroids
allethrin
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how is allethrin adminstered
shampoo
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what is the 2nd generation pyrethroids
phenothrin
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how is phenothrin administered
topical
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what is the 3rd generation pyrethroid
permethrin fenvalerate
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how is permethrin administered
spray pour on
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in what species is permethrin used in
dogs cattle swine
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what is permethrin used to protect against
fleas ticks mites lice
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how is fenvalerate administered
ear tag
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in what species is fenvalerate used in
cattle
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what are the 4th generation pyrethroids
cyfluthrin cypermethrin
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in what species is cyfluthrin used in
cattle
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in what species is cypermethrin used in
horses
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how is cyfluthrin administered
ear tag pour - on
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how is cypermethrin administered in horses
spray
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what is the 5th generation pyrethroid
beta-cyfluthrin
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in what species is the 5th generation pyrethroid used in
cattle
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how do pyrethrins work
they interfere with the Na channels of the ectoparasite
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true or false: pyrethrins have a repellent effect on flies
true
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what are pyrethroids broad spectrum against
fleas lice ticks mites
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which types of animals are sensitive to pyrethroids and can be toxic
cats aquatic animals
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what is the main adverse effect of organophosphates
SLUDD
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true or false: organophosphates make great pour on drugs
false they have minimal penetration through skin
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what are the carbamate drugs
carbaryl propxur
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what is the route of administration for carbaryl
shampoo dust
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what is the route of administration for propoxur
flea and tick collar
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true or false: the clinical use is limited for carbamates
true
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what can carbamates be used for
fleas lice ticks mites
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what are the insect development inhibitors
lufenuron difubenzuron
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how are the insect development inhibitors administered
orally
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where are the insect developement inhibitors metabolized and excreted
liver metabolism bile excretion
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which insect development inhibitor used against stable flies
difubenzuron
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when would you see the best results from insect development inhibitors
administration with adulticides
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insect development inhibitors should not be used in what type of animals
lactating
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what is the worst adverse effect of IDI
convulsions in toxic doses
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what are the isoxalines
fluralaner afoxolaner lotilaner sarolaner
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how are isoxalines administered
oral
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which isoxaline can be administered topically
fluralaner
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how would you classify isoxalines
insecticidal and acaricidal
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what are the adverse effects of isoxalines
seizures ataxia shaking
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what drug is a formamidine
amitraz
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true or false: amitraz inhibits prostaglandin synthesis -- do not use in pregnant or nursing animals
true
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what are the adverse effects of amitraz in horses
sedation colon obstipation
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which species is sensitive to toxicity of amitraz
cats
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in what breed of dog can amitraz not be used in
chihuahuas
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which drug can be combined with pyrethroids & pyrethrins to enhance their activity
piperonyl butoxide
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how is piperonyl butoxide administered
topical
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which ectoparasite drug works with pyrethrins and pyrethroids in formulas
diethyl-m-toluamide (DEET)
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which drug is used as an anti-itch
oclacitinib (apoquel)

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