Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Step 1 Memorization Hour > Anti-Parasites > Flashcards

Anti-Parasites Flashcards

1
Q

Pyrimethamine

A

Toxo (pyramids)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Suramin and Melarsoprol

A

Trypanosoma brucei (suramin for serum and melarsprol for CNS like melatonin)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Nifurtimox

A

Trypanosoma cruzi (fur boots)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Sodium Stibogluconate

A

Leishmania (give T bone steak to desert zombie)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Permethrin

A

MAO: neuronal membrane depolarization via Na+ channels

Scabies and lice

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Malathion

A

MAO: acetylcholinesterase inhibitor

Scabies and lice

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Lindane

A

MAO: blocks GABA channels

Neurotoxicity

Scabies and lice

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Chloroquine

A

MAO: blocks detoxification of heme into hemozoin –> heme accumulates and is toxic to plasmodium

Resistance: membrane pump

Often resistant so use others

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Other Malaria Drugs

A

Artemether/lumefantrine

Atovaquone/ proguanil

Quinidine in US (cinchoism)

Quinine in other parts of world

Artesunate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Mebendazole

A

MAO: microtubule inhibitor for helminths

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Other Helminth Drugs

A

Pyrantel pamoate (PAM)

Ivermectin

Diethylcarbamazine (diet and carb magazine)

Praziquantel (pretzels)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly

Step 1 Memorization Hour (127 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions