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Confinement is mandatory after treatment for which of the following parasitisms as severe pulmonary symptoms relating to thromboembolism may result after exertion
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heartworms
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As wormers, the benzamidazoles are considered braod spectrum in activity.
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true
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Considering the medications listed below, a benzimidizole worming agent is: thiabendazole pyrantel ivermectin melarsamine |
thiabendazole
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Which of the following is a topical agent that is used in the prevention of heartworm disease and in the control of fleas, ear mites, sarcoptic mange, canine tick infestation, and feline intestinal hookworm and roundworm infections. lufenuron imidacloprid selamectin fipronil |
selamectin
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These topical insecticides, whose natural compound originates from the extract of a flower, come in a variety of formulations and are known for their quick "knock down" effects cephalosporins chorinated hydrocarbons pyrethrins organophosphates |
pyrethrins
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Which antiparasitic agent is toxic at higher doses, sometimes producing fatalities, to some collies and members of the collie-mix breeds?
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ivermectin
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The oral and injectable insect development inhibitor that controls flea populations by breaking the life cycle at the egg stage is
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lufenuron
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Which of the following worming agents is the most effective against liver flukes? pyrantel albendazole milbacycin salamectin |
albendazole
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Heartworm prevention in the dog is a primary indication for the use of:
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milbemycin
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It is recommended by the manufacturer that imidacloprid not be applied more than once every:
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7 days
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The macrocyclic lactones that are useful in the prevention of heartworm disease are derived from a:
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bacteria
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An anthelmintic is also known as a
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dewormer
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Thiabedizole, fenbendazole (Panacur) and albendazole are types of A.pyrantel B. Ivermectins C.Imidothiazoles |
C. Imidothiazoles
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What is the recommended wormerfor canine whipworm?
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fenbendazole- febantel available in Drontal Plus
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Which wormer is recommended for liver flukes? A. thiabenizole B.fenbendazole C.albendazole |
C. albendazole
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T/F- Imidothiazoles are used as broad spectrum dewormers for dogs with hookworm, roundworm, whipworm, liver flukes and all tapeworms
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false-- only some tapeworms--not effective against flea tapeworm (D. caninum)
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These wormers act by inhibiting the parasite carbohydrate metabolism A. ivermectin B. imidothiazole C. organophosphate |
B. imidothiazole
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This type of wormer acts as a cholinergic and will depolarize the neuromuscular junctions of the parasite causing paralysis. It is effective against nematodes not the larval form. Typically used in treatment of hookworm and roundworm in dogs and cats A. Pyrantel B. ivermectin C. coccoistats |
pyrantel (Strongid T) (Nemex)
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This wormer is used in horses against ascarids, strongyles, pinworms and is reported to eliminate the stomach worm Physaloptera rara A. imidothiazole B. pyrantel C. ivermectin |
B. pyrantel
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Some manfacturers will add flavoring to pyrantels to make it more palatable, a common additive is?
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caramel
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Pyrantels are safe and non-toxic at recommended doses, doses at ____ times the normal dose do not cause toxicity signs
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7
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This wormer has a broad spectrum of activity against gastrointestinal parasites, lice, mites (sarcoptic, cheyletiella, otodectic) A. ivermectin B. organophospahte C. imidothiazoles |
A. ivermectin
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T/F- Ivermectin is effective against flukes and tapeworms
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false
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This wormers mechanism of action is to cause paralysis of the NS of the parasite, it enhances the release of GABA from parasite neurons, GABA acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter, inhibition of nerve activity casues paralysis and eventual death. A. ivermectin B. organophosphate C. anticestodals |
A. ivermectin
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Ivermectin is commonly used as a wormer for large animals and is available in a concentrated solution, when used in small animals be careful that all doses are properly calculated becuase
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severe toxicity and death may result
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Heartguard plus is an approved HW preventative for dogs and includes? A. organophosphate B. ivermectin C. pyrantel |
B. ivermectin
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Which breed is very susceptible to neurologic side effects if ivermectin is used at high doses due to it crossing the BBB, causes CNS depression and muscle tremors
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collie type (old English sheep dogs, Australian shepherds, Shetland sheepdogs)
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The collie and related breeds have less of a protein called _________ that will keep ivermectin out of the nervous system
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P-glycoprotein
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T/F- Ivermectin should not be used in combo. with diazepam or related tranquilzers
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True
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It is safe to use ivermectin with Preventic collars
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false- when used together the effects are additive creating sedation and adverse neurologic effects
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The antidote for OP toxicity is
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atropine or 2PAM
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This wormer is not commonly used in the dog or cat but is used in large animals, its action is to irreversibly bind to cholinesterase in the parasite and casues excessive acetylcholine activity A. ivermectin B. organophosphate C. imidothiazole |
B. organophoasphate
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Trichlorfon, Coumaphos, Diazanon and Chlorpyrophose are examples of?
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OP agents used in large animals
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Toxicity signs associated with this wormer are seen with the stimulation of the parasympathetic system are include miosis, vomiting and skeletal muscle tremors A. ivermectin B. OP C. pyrantel |
B. OP
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For treatment of adult Dirofilaria immitis (adult HW) the drug used is
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immiticide/ melarsomine
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T/F- Melarsomine (Immiticide) is used for cats and dogs
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False- contraindicated for cats
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How is melarsomine (immiticide) given
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injected deep IM in the lumbar muslces |
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Immiticides efficacy for clearing HW infections is
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90-100%
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What is recommended to give with melarsomine (Immiticide) to reduce inflammation and reaction to the dying heartworms
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prednisone
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What is the recommended needle sizes for melarsomine for dogs? A. dogs <10kg 23G 1 in needle, dogs >10kg 22G 1.5in needle B. dogs>10kg 24 G 1in needle, dogs <10 kg 22 G 1 inch needle |
A. <10kg 23 G 1 inch needle, > 10kg 22G 1.5 inch needle
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Respiratory distress, salivation, panting, ataxia and fever are all
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signs of overdose related to arsenic toxicity (immiticide is an organic arsenical agent)
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The antidote for arsenic toxicity is A. atropine B. 2 PAM C. Dimercaprol (BAL) |
C. Dimecaprol (BAL)
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Because severe pulmonary symptoms relating to thromboembolism may result after exertion after treated with immiticide it is important to
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keep the dog confined and monitor activity
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_______ administration should begin as soon as the HW diagnosis is made A. diazapam B. ivermectin C. macrocyclic lactone |
C. macrocyclic lacone
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________ in the treatment protocol for HW will hasten the elimination of microfilariae A. pyrantel B. immmiticide C. doxycycline |
C. doxycycline
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Doxycycline will treat _____ that may be present in all the life stages of the heartworm A. Wolbavhia bacteria B. otocide bacteria C. malazzeia |
A. wolbachia bacteria
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A microfilaria test should be performed ____ post treatment
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6 months
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Avermectins (ivermecin, selamectin) and milbemycin are examples of A. macrocyclic lactones B. ivermectin C. pyrantel |
A. macrocyclic lactone
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The wormer that contains ivermectin for HW are pyrantel of hookworm and roundworm is
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Heartguard Plus
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Interceptor and Sentinel are examples of?
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milbemycin
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Sentinel contains ______ which I an insect growth regulator that requires a fatty meal with tablet administrationfor absorption
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lufenuron (program)
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This drug is used in HW prevention, is given by injection, is an avermectin antiparasitic and provides protection for 6 months
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Proheart 6 (moxidecin)
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This drug preventative is an avermectin antiparasitic that provides protection against HW, ear mites, adult roundworm and hookworm, kills adult fleas and is more commonly used for cats A. pyrantel B. selamectin C. ivermectin |
B. selamecin (Revolution)
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Imidaxolprind and moxidectin are found in this product the will kill adult fleas and prevent HW and is available for dogs and cats
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Advantage multi
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Macrocyclic lactones are derived from Streptomyces which is a
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bacterium
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What is the intermediate host for a tapeworm
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flea
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An anticestodal drug would be most effective in
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killing tapeworm
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Examples of anticestodal drugs would include? A. Praziquantil (Droncit) B. epsiprantel (Cestex) C. Immiticide |
A and B
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T/F- Droncit (praziquantil) can be given either by tablet or deep SQ injection
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true
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This drug is classified as a triazine antiprotozoal and is indicated in horses to treat equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) can be used in cats and kittens to treat coccidiosis A. praziquantil B. drocit C. ponazuril |
C. ponazuril
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Sulfadimethoxine (Albon) is classified as a sulfa antibiotic and can be used to treat _____ in the dog or cat
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coccidiosis
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This antiprotozoal is the drug of choice to treat Giardia in dogs and cats
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metronidazole (flagyl)
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When using metronidazole for treatment of Giardia the protocol is typically
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BID orally for 5 days
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T/F- Dogs are more sensitive to metronidazole and proper dose should be given to avoid neurologic sign s associated with toxicity
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False- cats are more sensitive
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This drug is used in flea control and is derived from the chrysanthemum flower, dose related toxicity has been seen with both dogs and cats A. pyrantel B. pyrethrins C. lufenron |
B pyrethrins
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This flea control is an insect development inhibitor, does not kill adult flea, very safe, oral forms should be given with a meal, is available as a long term injectable, can be found in combo with a HW preventative as Sentinel A. pyrantel B. pyrethrin C. lufenuron |
C. lufenuron
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This is an oral medication that will provide monthly protection from fleas, mode of action is activation of the nicotine acetylcholine receptors in the flea, is approved for dogs and cats, will start killing fleas on the dog in 30 minutes, and is available with milbemycin in a product called Trifexis A. pyrantel B. lufenuron C. spinosad |
C. spinosad (comfortis)
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Spinosad is approved for puppies and kittens ___weeks of age
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14 weeks (kittens over 2 pounds)
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______ is the agent that will affect the tick that is found in Preventic collars. A. lufenuron B. amitraz C. anticestodal |
B. amitraz
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Metaflumizone (ProMeris) is indicated for what in cats and dogs
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Cats- Fleas (up to 7 weeks) Dogs- Fleas (up to 6 weeks) Ticks ( up to 4 weeks) |
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T/F- Promeris for dogs and cats is the same
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False- there is separate packaging for dogs and cats do not mix up
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______ is a topical application that will kill adult fleas, by causing impairment of the CNS, it is packaged seperatly for dogs and cats, it is recommended for monthly application, do not treat more than once weekly, is found in a HW product with moxidectin (advantage multi) A. imidacloprid B. ivermectin C. fipronil |
A. imidacloprid (advantage)
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This flea control product is classified as a phenylpyrazole that acts as a GABA inhibitor it will kill adult fleas, and has a killing effect on ticks, can provide protection for up to 90 days (3 months) A. imidacloprid B. ivermectin C. fipronil |
C. fipronil (Frontline)
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This flea control causes paralysis and death of the flea and will enter the flea as it is taking a blood meal, when given orally will produce a rapid killing effect on adult fleas but has a short duration of action. A. fipronil B. nitenpyram C. lunfenron |
B. nitenpyram (capstar)
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Peak levels for capstar (nitenpyram) occurs____ after administration
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80 minutes
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What is the half life for capstar in dogs and cats
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Dogs - 3 hours Cats 8 hours |
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This drug is in the avermectin class will kill adult fleas and HW larvae, can be used in dogs or cats, will also control eat mites and scabies and is useful in prevention of hookworm and roundworm A. lunfenruon B. selamectin C. nitenpyram |
B. selamectin (revolution)
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This product can be used in cats 10wks and older and dogs 7 wks, contains imidacloprid and flumethrin (kills ticks and mites) it eliminates the need for monthly applications or tablets and can provide protection for up to 8 months
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seresto collar
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____ is used as a dip in the treatment of Demodectic mange A. seresto B. revoluation C. mitaban |
C. mitaban
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Praziquantil (Droncit) and Epsiprantel (Cestex) are examples of anticestodal drugs used to treat? |
tapeworms
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_____ are reformers that are inhibiting the parasite carbohydrate metabolism and is used primarily in large animals A. Ivermectin B. Doxycycline C. Imidothiazoles |
C. Imidothiazoles (thiabenizole, fenbendazole, albendazole)
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Fenbendazole is commonly recommended for canine?
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whipworms
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_____ may be used as a heartworm preventative and as a microfilaricide in the dog, is effective against gasto parasites, lice and mites A. fenbendazole B. Ivermectin C. Imidothiazole |
B. ivermectin
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_____ should not be used with AMitraz (Mitaban) dips or with Amitraz tick preventative collars (Preventic) b/c when used together the effects are additive creating sedation and adverse neurologic effects A. fenbendazole B. ivermectin C. imidothiazole |
B. ivermectin
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Dirofilaria immitis=
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Heartworm disease
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The current protocol for microfilaricidal treatment is ____ in combination with regular preventative doses of macrocyclic lactones A. ivermectin B. immiticide C. doxycycline |
c. doxycycline
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_____ was derived from the Streptomyces bacterium and is a pharmaceutical category containing avermectin and milbemycin A. imidothiazoles B. macrocyclic lactones |
macrocyclic lactones
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