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Anti-Parasitics Flashcards

1
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What is a parasiticide?

A

Kills or inhibits internal and/or external parasites

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2
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True or False - Parasiticides contain poisons that are more toxic to the parasite than to the host

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True

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True or False - Margin of safety will vary depending on drug

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True

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4
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What category? - Kills helminthes

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Anthelmintics

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5
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What category? - Kills protozoa

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Amebicides

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6
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What category? - Kills arthropods

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Insecticides

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7
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What are 3 considerations of parasiticides?

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Continual reinfestation occurs
Parasites may develop immunity
Treatment may occur too late

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8
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True or False - Drugs are a permanent cure

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False - only temporary

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9
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Poor response can appear in what 5 ways?

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Incorrect drug for parasite
Incorrect dosage/administration
Incorrect timing with respect to lifecycle
Rapid reinfestation
Drug resistance

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10
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  • Most effective, least toxic
  • Broad Spectrum (endo & ectoparasites)
  • Not effective against flukes, tapeworm or protozoa
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Avermectin

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11
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What are toxicities for Avermectin?

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Very safe except:
- Collie breeds show sensitivities
- Murray Grey cattle show sensitivities
- Ataxia, tumors, pupil dilation, depression

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12
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Effective against nematodes, trematodes, cestodes

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Benzimidazoles

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What are the toxicities of Benzimidazoles?

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Vomiting & Diarrhea
Embryotoxicity
Nematode Resistance
Albendazole can cause aplastic anemia

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14
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  • Narrow Spectrum = Mature and some migrating nematodes
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Tetrahydropyrimidines

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15
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What are the toxicities of Tetrahydropyrimidines?

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Well tolerated in most species
Increased resp rate, profuse sweating, ataxia

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16
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  • Effective against insects, mites, limited nematodes
  • Topical as insecticide
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Organophosphates

17
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What are the toxicities of Organophosphates?

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Excessive sweating
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Muscle Tremors
Miosis

18
Q

Which parasiticide is toxic to all man & animal and is banned for veterinary use?

A

Organophosphates

19
Q
  • Effective against canine & feline cestodes, tapeworms for dogs, cats & horses
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Praziquantel / Epsirantel

20
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What are the toxicities of Praziquantel/Espirantel?

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40x dosage toxicity
Not recommended for very young animals

21
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  • Safe
  • Typically for dogs
  • Used for roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms
A

Nitroscanate

22
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  • used for ticks, lice, mites
23
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What are the toxicities to Amitraz?

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Toxic to cats & rabbits

24
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  • Extract from chrysanthemum flower
  • Effective against fleas, lice, other insects
  • Used in combos
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Pyrethrins

25
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  • Similar to pyrethrins
  • Topical use
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Pyrethroids

26
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What are the toxicities of pyrethroids?

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Seizures in cats

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