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Ectoparasiticides Flashcards

1
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What 2 drugs are used PO against adult fleas?

A
  1. Nitenpyram

2. Spinosad

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What drug is used PO against flea larvae and eggs?

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Lufenuron

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What 3 drugs are used PO against adult fleas AND ticks?

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  1. Afoxolaner
  2. Fluralaner
  3. Sarolaner
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4
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What 2 drugs are used PO to kill fly larvae?

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  1. Cyromazine

2. Diflubenzuron

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5
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Are most ectoparasiticides lipid soluble or water soluble?

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Lipid soluble

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In which species should you avoid the use of anti-cholinergics? Why?

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Ruminants - they have 50% the cholinergic receptors as other species

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What are issues with ectoparasiticides seen in the horse?

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  1. Sensitive skin
  2. Hyperemia
  3. Urticaria
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What are issues with ectoparasiticides seen in the cat?

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  1. Easily excitable

2. Metabolism problem

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9
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In what type of weather should you avoid the use of ectoparasiticides?

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Hot / humid weather

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10
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Which of the following need to be done above 40 degrees Fahrenheit: sprays, dips, shampoos, pour-ons, spot-ons, dusts?

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  1. Dips
  2. Sprays
  3. Shampoos
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Which of the following can be done below 40 degrees Fahrenheit: sprays, dips, shampoos, pout-ons, spot-ons, dusts?

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  1. Pour-ons
  2. Spot-ons
  3. Dusts
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12
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When is systemic toxicity more likely, with systemic products or topicals?

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Systemic products

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13
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Name 2 anti-cholinesterase agents

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  1. Organophosphates

2. Carbamates

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14
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Name 3 insect growth inhibitors

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  1. Cyromazine
  2. Methoprene
  3. Pyriproxyfen
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15
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Name 2 insect development inhibitors

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  1. Lufenuron

2. Diflubenzuron

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16
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Name 2 botanicals

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  1. Pyrethroids

2. Rotenone

17
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Name an octopamine receptor agonist

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Amitraz

18
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Name 4 Cl- channel blockers

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  1. Fipronil (Frontline)
  2. Afoxolaner (Nexgard)
  3. Fluralaner (Bravecto)
  4. Sarolaner (Simparica)
19
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Name 5 nicotinic receptor agonists

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  1. Spinosad
  2. Nitenpyram (Capstar)
  3. Spinetoram
  4. Imidacloprid (Advantage)
  5. Dinotefuran (Vetra 3D)
20
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Name a Na+ channel blocker

A

Indoxacarb

21
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Which of the major classes of ectoparasites are acaricides?

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  1. Macrocyclic lactones
  2. Botanicals
  3. Anti-cholinesterase agents
  4. Octopamine receptor agonist
  5. Cl- channel blocker
22
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What are the toxic signs produced by organophosphates?

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  1. SLUDD
  2. Cardiac arrhythmias
  3. Muscle fasiculations
  4. Ataxia
  5. Convulsions
23
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What is used to treat an organophosphate toxicity?

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Atropine sulfate

24
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What 3 drug types should not be used with organophosphates?

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  1. No cholinergic agonists
  2. No skeletal muscle relaxants
  3. No CNS stimulants
25
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Carbamates are compounds that inhibit ____ by forming ____ bonds.

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Carbamates are compounds that inhibit AChE by forming NON-COVALENT bonds.

26
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How would you treat a Carbamate overdose?

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Atropine

27
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What is the MOA of insect growth regulators?

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Mimic insect juvenile hormone to prevent molting

28
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What are 3 insect growth regulators?

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  1. Cyromazine
  2. Methoprene
  3. Pyriproxyfen
29
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What is the MOA of insect development inhibitors?

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Inhibit chitin synthesis in larvae

30
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What are 2 insect development inhibitors?

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  1. Lufenuron

2. Diflubenzuron

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