quiz 5 Organophosphates and Carbamates

Question 1

Organophosphates and Carbamates are a widely used group of insecticides used on:

Answer 1

plants and animals

Question 2

how do Organophosphates and Carbamates work?

Answer 2

they bind and inactivate acetylcholinesterase at neuronal junctions

Question 3

clinical signs of toxicity result from:

Answer 3

overstimulation of ACH receptors

Question 4

signs of Organophosphates and Carbamates toxicity

Answer 4

Salivation
Lacrimation
Urination
Defecation
Dyspnea
Emesis bradycardia

Muscle tremors followed by weakness and paralysis

Question 5

use these 2 to help counteract CNS problems

Answer 5

atropine, 2-PAM

Question 6

3 precautions of organophosphates:

Answer 6

1. be careful when using more than 1 at a time
2. wear gloves when handling
3. do not apply to apply to sight hounds or certain breeds of cattle
   - charolais, brahman, simmental