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Test 2 drug/ iRAT Flashcards

1
Q

How do Penicillin drugs kill bacteria

A

Inhibit cell wall synthesis

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2
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What are drugs called that inhibit bacterial growth

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Bacteriostatic

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3
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How do Aminoglycosides kill bacteria

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Inhibit protein synthesis

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4
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Cephalosporin drugs are used to treat what type of infections

A

Bacteria

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5
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Tetracyclines are used to treat what type of infection

A

Bacteria

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6
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What is the MOA for sulfonamides

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Interfere with metabolism

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7
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What is the MOA for Fluoroquinolone

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Inhibit nucleic acids

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8
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What is an agent that decreases the number of microorganisms on inanimate surfaces

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Disinfectants

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9
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Imidazole are used to kill what type of infection

A

Fungi

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10
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Macrolides are used to kill what type of infection

A

Bacteria

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11
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What kind of parasite do benzimidazoles

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Nematodes

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12
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What are parasites called that live inside the body

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Endoparasite

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13
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What kind of parasite do avermectin agents kill

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Roundworms/Heartworms

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14
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What type of drug is used to kill heartworms that are living in the heart

A

Adulticide

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15
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What type of drug is used to kill insects living on the skin

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Pyrethins

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16
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What is a common application method for skin parasites

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Monthly topical

17
Q

What do anticestodal drug kills

18
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What kind of parasite do Tetrahydropyrimidines kill

19
Q

Which drugs have antidotes for overdose situation

A

Carbamates

20
Q

Several drugs kill more than one type of parasite

21
Q

The use of which category of drug can cause ataxia and weakness

A

Muscle relaxants

22
Q

What analgesic is commonly used after elective (spay/neuter) surgery because of its ease of use and low cost

23
Q

What is a common side effect of NSAIDS especially ones that are non-specific

24
Q

What is the MOA of corticosteroids

A

Block Phospholipase

25
Q

What is the beneficial result of corticosteroids use

A

Reduce inflammation

26
Q

What is the MOA of Antihistamines

A

Block H1 receptors

27
Q

What category of analgesic drug most often causes sedation

28
Q

Why give local anesthetic

A

Blocks pain at the site

29
Q

What is the MOA of NSAIDS drugs

A

Block COX receptors

30
Q

What category of drug is used for allergies, pruritus, and motion sickness

A

Antihistamines

31
Q

Centrally acting emetics drug

A

Opioids: Apomorphine
◦ Alpha-2 agonists: Xylazine

32
Q

Locally acting emetics drug

A

Hydrogen peroxide – 3%

33
Q

phenothiazine “zine” drug

A

acepromazine

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