Final - Antiparasitics

Question 1

Another name for tapeworm segments:

Answer 1

proglottids

Question 2

The type of cholinergic receptor that when stimulated results in muscle tremors and paralysis:

Answer 2

nicotinic

Question 3

The type of cholinergic receptor that when stimulated results in the classic SLUDDE signs of organophosphate toxicosis:

Answer 3

muscarinic

Question 4

The term used to descirbe “dilated pupils”:

Answer 4

mydriasis

Question 5

Compounds that inhibit coccidia protozoa:

Answer 5

coccidiostats

Question 6

A term used to describe compounds that kill worms that are round in cross-section:

Answer 6

antinemotadal

Question 7

The neurotransmitter responsible for parasympathetic effects:

Answer 7

acetylcholine

Question 8

A word that means to cough up blood:

Answer 8

hemoptysis

Question 9

Compounds that are used to kill the young produced by adult heartworms:

Answer 9

Microfilaricides

Question 10

Active ingredient for Advantage

Answer 10

imidacloprid

Question 11

Active ingredient for Program

Answer 11

Lufenuron

Question 12

Active ingredient for Immiticide

Answer 12

melarsomide

Question 13

Active ingredient for Revolution

Answer 13

selamectin

Question 14

Active ingredient for Interceptor

Answer 14

milbemycin oxime

Question 15

Active ingredient for heartgard

Answer 15

ivermectin

Question 16

Active ingredient for Sentinel

Answer 16

milbemycin oxime + lufenuron

Question 17

Active ingredient for Panacur

Answer 17

fenbendazole

Question 18

Active ingredient for Strongid, Nemex

Answer 18

pyrental pamoate

Question 19

Active ingredient for Drocit

Answer 19

praziquantel

Question 20

Active ingredient for Frontline, Top Spot

Answer 20

fipronil

Question 21

Active ingredient for Capstar

Answer 21

nitenpyram

Question 22

One of the safest groups of external insecticides made from chrysanthemum plants:

Answer 22

Pyrenthrins

Question 23

An alpha-2 agonist that is extremely toxic if ingested, originally developed for demodicosis:

Answer 23

amitraz

Question 24

A safe roundwormer found in grocery stores. Is a once-a-month OTC dewormer that affects only ascarids and is a vermifuge:

Answer 24

piperazine

Question 25

Topically administered endoctocide used ot control fleas, ticks, ear mites, sarcoptic mange, as well as prevent heartworms. It is in the avermectin family:

Answer 25

selamectin

Question 26

An arsenical compound used to kill adult heartworms. Given deep IM:

Answer 26

melarsomine

Question 27

The group of insecticides that works by blocking Acetylcholinestrerase:

Answer 27

organophsphates and carbamates

Question 28

A commonly used microfilaricide other than milbemycin

Answer 28

ivermectin

Question 29

The benzimidazole used to treat dogs, horses and livestock; must be given for three consecutive days in the dog to be effective; cattle product known as Safe-Guard:

Answer 29

fenbendazole

Question 30

A single treatment tapeworm medication effective against many different tapeworm species including Echinococcus:

Answer 30

praziquantel

Question 31

The product that comes in a chewable tablit that inhibits chitin formation in the larval and egg stages:

Answer 31

lufenuron (Program)

Question 32

What is the antidote for organophosphate and carbamate toxicosis that blocks acetylcholine receptors?

Answer 32

Atropine (anticholinergic)

Question 33

What dog breed is most susceptible to ivermectin toxicosis?

Answer 33

Collie

Question 34

Why should animals being treated for behavioral problems not be exposed to products used to treat mange, fleas and ticks that contain amitraz as their active ingredient?

Answer 34

Many behavior drugs contain MAOI’s just as does amitraz. Results in doubling up of MAOI action and possible death.