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15 Cards in this Set
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What inhibits microtubule synthesis in nematodes?
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Benzimidazoles
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What is the drug of choice for intestinal nematode?
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Mebendazole
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What is effective for treating cysticercosis and hydatid disease?
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Albendazole
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What neuromuscular blocking agent is used to treat pinworms and roundworms?
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Pyrantel pamoate (PinRid)
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What drug paralyzes the parasite is used to treat filiarial parasite infections?
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Diethylcarbamazine citrate
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What GABA agonist is used to treat onchocerciasis and strongyloidiasis?
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Ivermectins
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What is the drug of choice to treat cestodes and trematodes?
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Praziquantel
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Praziquantel works by increasing membrane permibility to what ion?
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calcium
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What drug is used to treat intestinal protozoa?
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Metronidazole
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What is the drug of choice for treating and preventing malaria?
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Chloroquine
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What is the first drug of choice for treating and preventing malaria in chloroquine-resistant areas of the world?
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Mefloquine
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What is the second drug of choice for treating and preventing malaria in chloroquine-resistant areas of the world?
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Atovaquone and Proguanil hydrochloride
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What common antibiotic is also one of the 3 recommended drugs for treating and preventing malaria?
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Doxycycline
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What drug is used to kill malaria tissue schizont and gametocyte?
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Primaquine
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What is the drug of choice for treating leishmaniasis
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Stibogluconate sodium
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