Chocolate Chip
Capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria
bacteriostatic
A parasitic worm
Helminth
Enzyme that converts arachidonic acid to prostaglandin
cyclooxygenase
______________________ can cause staining of teeth in young animals.
Tetracyclines
A bacteriostatic agent _______ the growth of bacteria.
inhibits
Capable of killing bacteria
bactericidal
Roundworms (scientific name)
Nematodes
Blocking plexus or ganglion with an anesthetic to quiet pain in the corresponding area of the body
Nerve block
______________________ should never be given intravenously to horses.
Tetracycline
Doxycycline is classified as a(n)_____________.
tetracycline
A test to identify the most effective antimicrobial to kill pathogenic microorganism
culture and sensitivity test
Parasitic flatworms or tapeworms (scientific name)
Cestodes
Different types of bacteria can be distinguished with the use of a ______________________ stain.
gram stain
Some aminoglycosides may be __________________toxic and/or ______________________ toxic.
Oto-, nephro-
Enrofloxacin is a _______________________.
fluoroquinolone
The lowest concentration of an antimicrobial that can kill or stop the growth of a microorganism
minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC)
Mimic the natural ICRs of insects, resulting in high levels of IGRs that interfere with flea larvae development.
insect-growth regulators (IGRs)
Gram-positive bacteria will stain what color?
blue or purple
A drug’s ______________________ of activity is the range of bacteria affected by its action.
Spectrum
Describe the difference between a disinfectant and an antiseptic.
Disinfectants are antimicrobial agents used on inanimate objects to destroy microorganisms. Antiseptics are antimicrobial agents used on living tissue to inactivate or destroy microorganisms.
Refers to a disease that can be transmitted to humans from animals
Zoonotic
A substance that raises the body temperature, causes fever
Pyrogen
Gram-negative bacteria will stain what color?
red or pink
Aerobes are bacteria that require _______ to live.
oxygen
What class of antibiotic drug should only be given to adult (mature) animals as administration in young animals can result in alterations in cartilage growth?
Fluoroquinolones