Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

GI/Nutritional Disorders > Commonly Used Small Animal Parasite and GI Meds > Flashcards

Commonly Used Small Animal Parasite and GI Meds Flashcards

1
Q

What are cestode parasiticides?

A

Praziquantel, Epsiprantel, Fenbendazole

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

What are nematode parasiticides licensed for dogs?

A

Fenbendazole, Pyrantel, Milbemycin, Moxidectin, Praziquantel

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

What are nematode parasiticides licensed in cats?

A

Moxidectin, Selemectin, Emodepside

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

Which cestode parasiticide is not licensed for cats?

A

Fenbendazole

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

What is the brand name for Fenbendazole?

A

Panacur

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

What is the brand name for Pyrantel pamoate?

A

Strongid

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

What spot on treatment for cats contains Selemectin?

A

Revolution

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

What is the brand name for Sulfadimethoxine used to treat coccidiosis?

A

Albon

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

What side effects can Sulfadimethoxine have?

A

KCS, BM suppression, hypersensitivity

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

What is the MoA of Famotidine?

A

H2 receptor antagonist

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

What drug is used in a variety of GI cases to reduce acid production?

A

Famotidine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What drug is used as a stool softener and can also be used in hepatic encephalopathy cases?

A

Lactulose

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is the MoA of lactulose?

A

Laxative and ammonia reduces

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is the MoA of maropitant?

A

Antiemetic, NK1 receptor antagonist, blocks substance P

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is the brand name for Maropitant?

A

Cerenia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is the MoA of metoclopramide?

A

GI prokinetic and antiemetic

17
Q

What drug can be used in cases of gastric motility disorders (other than obstruction), post-surgical ileus, and in certain cases of V+?

A

Metoclopramide

18
Q

What is the MoA of metronidazole?

A

Nitroimidazole abx and antiparasitic agent

19
Q

When is metronidazole indicated?

A

Giardia/other protozoa, anaerobic bacterial infxn, IBD, colitis

20
Q

What is the MoA of mirtazipine?

A

Tetracyclic antidepressant, 5 HT3 antagonist

21
Q

What drug is commonly used as an appetite stimulant but also has antiemetic properties?

A

Mirtazapine

22
Q

What are brand names for omeprazole?

A

Prilosec, pantoprazole

23
Q

What is the MoA of omeprazole?

A

Proton pump inhibitor

24
Q

What is the MoA of ondansetron?

A

5HT3 receptor antagonist

25
Q

What drug is commonly used in oncology to treat the side effects of chemo?

A

Ondansetron

26
Q

What is the MoA of sucralfate?

A

Gastroprotectant (prevent GI ulceration)

GI/Nutritional Disorders (29 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions