Test 2 drug/ iRAT Flashcards
How do Penicillin drugs kill bacteria
Inhibit cell wall synthesis
What are drugs called that inhibit bacterial growth
Bacteriostatic
How do Aminoglycosides kill bacteria
Inhibit protein synthesis
Cephalosporin drugs are used to treat what type of infections
Bacteria
Tetracyclines are used to treat what type of infection
Bacteria
What is the MOA for sulfonamides
Interfere with metabolism
What is the MOA for Fluoroquinolone
Inhibit nucleic acids
What is an agent that decreases the number of microorganisms on inanimate surfaces
Disinfectants
Imidazole are used to kill what type of infection
Fungi
Macrolides are used to kill what type of infection
Bacteria
What kind of parasite do benzimidazoles
Nematodes
What are parasites called that live inside the body
Endoparasite
What kind of parasite do avermectin agents kill
Roundworms/Heartworms
What type of drug is used to kill heartworms that are living in the heart
Adulticide
What type of drug is used to kill insects living on the skin
Pyrethins
What is a common application method for skin parasites
Monthly topical
What do anticestodal drug kills
Tapeworms
What kind of parasite do Tetrahydropyrimidines kill
Nematodes
Which drugs have antidotes for overdose situation
Carbamates
Several drugs kill more than one type of parasite
True
The use of which category of drug can cause ataxia and weakness
Muscle relaxants
What analgesic is commonly used after elective (spay/neuter) surgery because of its ease of use and low cost
NSAIDS
What is a common side effect of NSAIDS especially ones that are non-specific
GI upset
What is the MOA of corticosteroids
Block Phospholipase
