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Fleas Flashcards

1
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What are the 3 juvenile hormone analogs?

A
  1. Methoprene
  2. Pyriproxifen
  3. Fenoxycarb
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What are the 2 insect development inhibitors?

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  1. Lufenuron

2. Cyromazine

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3
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What is in Frontline Plus?

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Fripronil + Methroprene

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4
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What is pyriproxyfen combined with?

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Permethrin

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5
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What are the advantages to using pyriproxyfen?

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  1. Not degraded by UV light

2. Available in sprays

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6
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What are the disadvantages to pyriproxyfen?

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  1. Not for use in cats

2. Only for dogs > 4 months

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7
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What are the advantages of lufenuron?

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  1. Easy to administer

2. Approved for dogs and cats

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8
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What is the one disadvantage to lufenuron?

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No adulticidal activity

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9
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What are the inert insecticides?

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  1. Silica aerogel
  2. Diatomaceous earth
  3. Borates
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10
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In what chemical class is Imidacloprid?

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Neonicotinoid

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11
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What is the common name for Imidacloprid?

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Advantage

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12
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What does Advantix contain?

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Imidacloprid + permethrin

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13
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What does Advantage Multi contain?

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Imidacloprid + moxidectin

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14
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What does Advantage II contain?

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Imidacloprid + pyriproxyfen

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15
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What are the 2 disadvantages associated with Imidacloprid (Advantage)?

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  1. Greasy on application

2. Ataxia, hypersalivation reported in kittens

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16
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What is the chemical class of Nitenpyram?

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Neonicotinoid

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17
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What is the common name for Nitenpyram?

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Capstar

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18
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For what age group is Nitenpyram (Capstar) labeled?

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Dogs and cats > 4 weeks and > 2 pounds

19
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What is the chemical class of Fipronil?

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Phenylprazole

20
Q

What are the active ingredients of Frontline Plus?

A

Fipronil + methoprene

21
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Which is more rapidly effective, Nitenpyram or Fipronil?

A

Fipronil (within 2 hours)

Nitenpyram (within 24 hours)

22
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What is the chemical class of selamectin?

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Macrocyclic lactone

23
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What is the mechanism of action of selamectin?

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Potentiates the release and effects of the neurotransmitter GABA

24
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What are ALL the uses of selamectin (7)?

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  1. Flea control
  2. Ear mite control
  3. Sarcoptic mange
  4. Heartworm prevention
  5. Hookworm
  6. Roundworm
  7. Tick control
25
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What is the common name for Dinotefuran?

26
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What are the 3 ingredients in Vectra 3D for dogs?

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  1. Permethrin
  2. Dinotefuran
  3. Pyriproxifen
27
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What is the chemical class of Spinetoram?

28
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What is the chemical class of Indoxacarb?

A

Oxadiazine

29
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What is the mechanism of action of Indoxacard?

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Sodium channel blocker

30
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What chemical class is Afoxolaner (NexGard) in?

A

Isoxazoline

31
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What is the mechanism of action of Afoxolaner?

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Inhibits GABA and L-glutamate-gated chloride channels

32
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What are 4 adverse effects associated with Afoxolaner?

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  1. Vomiting
  2. Diarrhea
  3. Anorexia
  4. Lethargy
33
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What is the chemical class of Fluralaner (Bravecto)?

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Isoxazoline

34
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What is the mechanism of action of Fluralaner?

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Inhibits GABA and L-glutamate gated chloride channels

35
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What is the chemical class of Spinosad?

36
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What is the mechanism of action of Spinosad?

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Activation of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors

37
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What is the one contraindication to Spinosad?

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Do NOT use with ivermectin (spinosad is a P-glycoprotein inhibitor)

38
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What are the 3 insecticide collars mentioned?

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  1. Seresto
  2. Scalibor
  3. Preventic
39
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What does the Scalibor collar contain?

A

Deltamethrin

40
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What does the Seresto collar contain?

A

Imidacloprid and flumethrin

41
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What does the Preventic collar contain?

42
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What is Lufenuron?

A

Insect development inhibitor

43
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How does Lufenuron inhibit insect development?

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Inhibits chitin

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