Endoparasite Control in Pharmacology
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Endoparasite Control in Pharmacology

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Which type of parasiticides kill both internal and external parasites?

  • Anthelmintics
  • Ectoparasiticides
  • Endoparasiticides
  • Endectocides (correct)
  • Which drug class targets the microtubule structure of parasites?

  • Salicylanilides
  • Pyrazinoisoquinolones
  • Benzimidazoles (correct)
  • Organophosphates
  • What is the main challenge in endoparasitic control?

  • Lack of effective treatments
  • Difficulty in diagnosing parasites
  • Resistance to anthelmintics (correct)
  • High cost of parasiticides
  • Which drug class targets Beta tubulin?

    <p>Benzimidazoles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of microtubules in parasites?

    <p>Maintain cell structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug class targets GABA receptors and glutamate gated chloride channels?

    <p>Macrocyclic lactones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main target of tetrahydropyrimidines/imidazothiazoles?

    <p>Nicotinergic Acetylcholine Receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of anthelmintic drugs causes flaccid paralysis of the pharynx in nematodes?

    <p>Cyclic octadepsipeptide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mode of action of benzimidazoles in inhibiting microtubule polymerization?

    <p>Binding to beta tubulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitters are involved in the locomotion of nematodes?

    <p>Acetylcholine and GABA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mode of action of piperazine and macrocyclic lactones in causing paralysis of nematodes?

    <p>Stimulating GABA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of anthelmintic drugs causes hypercontraction and spastic paralysis of nematodes?

    <p>Aminoacetonitrile derivatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of integrated parasite management?

    <p>Using the safest control strategy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current status of anthelmintic resistance in farm animals?

    <p>Widespread and critical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of anthelmintic drugs in preventing nematode reproduction?

    <p>Preventing worm laying eggs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended method for accurate parasite identification?

    <p>Correct diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug class causes flaccid paralysis of the pharynx in nematodes?

    <p>Cyclic octadepsipeptide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mode of action of spiroindole drugs in causing paralysis of nematodes?

    <p>Acetylcholine antagonist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitters are involved in the locomotion of nematodes?

    <p>Acetylcholine and GABA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main target of tetrahydropyrimidines/imidazothiazoles?

    <p>Ach receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug class is considered a GABA agonist?

    <p>Piperazine and macrocyclic lactones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common compound that works differently from other anthelmintic drugs?

    <p>Emodepside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main challenge in endoparasitic control?

    <p>Preventing further resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current status of anthelmintic resistance in farm animals?

    <p>Critical level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major type of anthelmintic administration for cattle and sheep production worldwide?

    <p>Para-internal admission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main challenge in endoparasitic control?

    <p>Preventing transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mode of action of benzimidazoles in inhibiting microtubule polymerization?

    <p>Preventing microtubule formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main target of tetrahydropyrimidines/imidazothiazoles?

    <p>Nicotinergic Acetylcholine Receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug class targets the microtubule structure of parasites?

    <p>Benzimidazoles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug class targets Beta tubulin?

    <p>Benzimidazoles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitters are involved in the locomotion of nematodes?

    <p>GABA and glutamate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of microtubules in parasites?

    <p>Providing structural support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitters are involved in the locomotion of nematodes?

    <p>Acetylcholine and GABA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mode of action of benzimidazoles in inhibiting microtubule polymerization?

    <p>Binding to beta tubulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug class targets GABA receptors and glutamate gated chloride channels?

    <p>Piperazine and macrocyclic lactones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main target of tetrahydropyrimidines/imidazothiazoles?

    <p>Acetylcholine receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current status of anthelmintic resistance in farm animals?

    <p>Widespread and critical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug class is considered a Nicotinergic Acetylcholine receptor agonist?

    <p>Tetrahydropyrimidines/imidazothiazoles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mode of action of macrocyclic lactones in causing paralysis of nematodes?

    <p>Targeting GABA receptors and glutamate gated chloride channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main challenge in endoparasitic control?

    <p>Managing anthelmintic resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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