What's 'Bugging' You?
'Classy'
'Hear no Evil, See no Evil'
Warning: May Cause
Odds and Ends
100
This antiparasitic drug is used to treat tapeworms specifically
What is praziquantel
100
This class of antibiotic inhibits synthesis of folic acid and hence is rendered ineffective in pus
What are sulfonamides
100
When treating a patient with ear medications, it is important to check for this first
What is to check to see if the tympanic membrane is intact
100
This antiparasitic drug inhibits cholinesterase activity and are neurotoxic to parasites. Some can cause side effects of salivation, urination, defecation, dyspnea and emesis (SLUDDE) in the host
What are organophosphates
100
Treating coccidiosis involves use of coccidiostats and this
What is environmental hygiene
200
This heartworm adulticide is related to arsenic
What is melarsomine
200
Ketoconazole, miconazole and enilconazole all belong to this class of broad spectrum antifungals, that causes leakage in the fungal cell membrane
What are imidazoles
200
It is important to never use this type of drug when a patient has a corneal ulcer or scratch
What are glucocorticoids (steroids) or immunomodulators (cyclosporin)
200
This class of antibiotic is banned for use in food animals and has been shown to have carcinogenic properties
What are nitrofurans (nitrofurazone, nirtofurantoin)
200
This topical antiparasitic has to be used with caution in cats and can cause ptyalism, muscle tremors, seizures and hyperasthesia
What are pyrethrins
300
This antiparasitic drug is sold OTC because of it's minimal potential for harmful side effects
What is piperazine
300
This class of antiparasitics can be identified by the -ectin ending to their generic names
What are avermectins
300
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (CAI's) inhibit production of this substance in the eye
What is aqueous humor
300
This antibiotic may cause nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity
What is gentamicin or amikacin
300
This superficial antifungal drug is used to treat dermatophytosis (ringworm) and is a known teratogen
What is griseofulvin
400
This antiparasitic class must be used with caution in collies and sighthounds
What are avermectins
400
This class of antibiotics can be identified by the -floxacin ending to their generic names
What are fluoroquinolones
400
This topical drug (trade name) is used to help facilitate comprehensive ophthalmic examinations and is stored in the fridge
What is proparacaine
400
This antibiotic class may cause KCS, crystalluria and skin rashes
What are sulfas
400
This macrolide antibiotic that is normally used to treat BRD in cattle and sheep, has been associated with fatal cardiovascular toxicity/collapse in humans
What is tilmicosin
500
This chewable antiparasitic drug starts killing fleas and ticks within 2 hours and provides 12 weeks of protection
What is fluralaner (Bravecto)
500
Otomax otic medication contains gentamicin, betamethasone and clotrimazole. Gentamicin belongs to what class of antibiotic?
What are aminoglycosides
500
When instructing owners on how to apply multiple eye medications, it is important to space medications out at least this time interval
What is 5 minutes
500
This antibiotic is commonly used to treat canine diarrhea (which also has antiprotozoal properties and is used to help treat giardia) can cause CNS excitement (including tremors and seizures) in some patients
What is metronidazole
500
This lincosamide antibiotic is commonly used for dental abscesses because it penetrates pus very well and is effective against anaerobes
What is clindamycin (Antirobe)
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