Question 1

All of the following are reasons why parasite control medications are challenging to administer properly except

Accepted Answer

A)  there are new products continually entering the veterinary market.
B)  there are new combination formulations of older antiparasitics continually entering the veterinary market.
C)  they are relatively ineffective to most parasites.
D)  different parasites often require completely different drugs with different modes of action.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Doxycycline

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A)  is a lipophilic tetracycline.
B)  can penetrate the adult heart worm.
C)  kills the symbiotic bacteria Wolbachia living in the heart worm.
D)  All of the aboveE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Knowing the_______________ name for the active ingredient can help the veterinary professional help clients choose appropriate antiparasitic products.

Accepted Answer

A)  generic
B)  trade
C)  nonproprietary
D)  trade markE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 4

What is a teratogenic effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  A drug used to treat endoparasties.
B)  A  β\betaβ -tubulin mechanism in some benzimidazoles.
C)  Birth defects resulting from exposure to specific agents during fetal development.
D)  Onset of swelling or distention. E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Heartworm disease results from infection by the nematode Dirofilaria immitis. An important bacterial coinfection has been identified with this disease. What is the name of this bacteria?

Accepted Answer

A)  Streptococcus pneumoniae
B)  Escherichia coli
C)  Coxiella burnetii
D)  Wolbachia pipientisE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 12: Antiparasitics

What is a teratogenic effect?

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Heartworm disease results from infection by the nematode Dirofilaria immitis. An important bacterial coinfection has been identified with this disease. What is the name of this bacteria?

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Doxycycline

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All of the following are reasons why parasite control medications are challenging to administer properly except

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Knowing the_______________ name for the active ingredient can help the veterinary professional help clients choose appropriate antiparasitic products.

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Exam 12: Antiparasitics

What is a teratogenic effect?

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Heartworm disease results from infection by the nematode Dirofilaria immitis. An important bacterial coinfection has been identified with this disease. What is the name of this bacteria?

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Doxycycline

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All of the following are reasons why parasite control medications are challenging to administer properly except

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Knowing the_______________ name for the active ingredient can help the veterinary professional help clients choose appropriate antiparasitic products.

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