External Antiparasitics 2 Flashcards

0
Q

Whatexternal antoparasitic is not normally used in large animals?

A

Synthetic pyrethrins

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

What are two general characteristics of synthetic pyrethrins

A

Greater potency than natural pyrethrins

Decompose more slowly when exposed to air or sunlight

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

What do Organophosphates and carbamates do?

A

Bonds and inactivate acetylcholinesterase (AchE)

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

What is also used as insecticides on crops?

A

Organophosphates and carbomates

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

What drug should not be used with Organophosphates and carbamates?

A

Tetrahydropyrimididines

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

What are the symptoms of Organophosphates and caramate toxicity? SLUDDE+5

A
Salivation
Lacrimation
Urination
Diarrhea
Defecation
Vomiting
Miosis
Bradycardia
Muscle tremor
Weakness
Paralysis
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is the antidote for organophosphate and carbamate toxicity?

A

Anticholinergics (atropine/glycopyrolate)

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

What are three general characteristics of Organophosphates and carbamates?

A

Conmonly used on plants and animals
Not as toxic as chlorinated hydrocarbons
Toxicity possible

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

Is it ok to use multiple Organophosphates at the same time?

A

Yes, use caution

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

Why should you where gloves with Organophosphates and carbomates?

A

Because it is absorbed through the skin

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

What can only be used to treat Organophosphates toxicity?

A

Pralidoxime (2 Pam)

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

What are three types of cattle that should not have Organophosphates or carbomates?

A

Charolais, Simmental, Brahman

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

What type of dog should not have Organophosphates or carbomates

A

Sight hounds

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

What are chlorinated hydrocarbons used for?

A

Animals and plants

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

What Are two examples of chlorinated hydrocarbons?

A

Lindane And methoxychlor

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

Why was DDT banned?

A

Decreased bird populations

16
Q

Why are some chlorinated products still being used today?

A

Currently used products don’t persist in the body fat and low doses are used

17
Q

What is a general charactoristic of chlorinated hydrocarbons?

A

Kill most insects found on plants and animals

18
Q

What animals can chlorinated hydrocarbons not be used on? 3

A

Puppies or kittens < 3 months

Lactating animals

19
Q

What is Anitra’s used for?

A

Treat dogs with demodectic mange

20
Q

What is the side effects of Anitra’s?

A

Sedation and I coordination lasting for 3 days

21
Q

What do insect growth regulators do?

A

Designed to impair normal development of immature insects resulting in death

22
Q

Do insect growth regulators kill adult insects?

23
Q

What are two examples or insect growth regulators?

A

Methoprene and lufenuron

24
How is methoprene administered to animals?
Applied to skin via spray or collar
25
What does methoprene do?
Causes adult fleas to produce larva that do not mature
26
How is lufenuron administered?
Orally for dogs/ cats | Injectable for cats
27
What does lufenuron do?
Interferes with flea egg formation and development of the flea larva exoskeleton.
28
What is an example of a 1st gen synthetic pyrethroid?
Allethrin
29
What are two examples of 2nd gen synthetic pyrethroids?
Resemethrin and tetramethrin
30
What are two examples 3rd generation synthetic pyrethroids?
Fenvalerate and permethrin