Week 1

Question 1

What are the main parasites to know?

Answer 1

• Hook
• Whip
• Round
• Tape

These are common types of intestinal parasites in pets.

Question 2

Name three drugs used to treat parasites.

Answer 2

• Pyrantel Pamoate (Strongid)
• Fenbendazole (Panacur)
• Praziquantel (Drontal)

These medications are commonly prescribed for various parasitic infections.

Question 3

What does the term ‘idiopathic’ mean?

Answer 3

Unknown cause

This term is often used in veterinary medicine to describe conditions with no identifiable cause.

Question 4

What does ‘iatrogenic’ refer to?

Answer 4

We caused pets pain

This term describes adverse effects or complications that occur as a result of medical treatment.

Question 5

Define ‘nosocomial’.

Answer 5

Infection that pet acquired in hospital

This term is used to describe infections that are acquired while receiving treatment in a healthcare facility.