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Definition
1. Trichuris trichiura 2. Ascaris lumbricoides 3. Toxocara canis 4. Necator americanus 5. Strongyloides stercoralis |
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| Name the 3 "bendazoles" used for Nematode treatment |
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Definition
1. Mebendazole 2. thiabendazole 3. Albendazole |
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| What's the mechanism of action of Mebendazole |
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Definition
| Irreversible inhibition of glucose uptake |
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| What's the mechanism of action for Thiabendazole & Albendazole |
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Definition
| Inhibits polymerization of beta-tubulin into microtubules |
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| What's the common adverse effects of the "bendazoles" |
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Definition
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| Pyrantel is a _______ NMJ blocking agent |
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Definition
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| What's the spectrum of Pyrantel |
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Definition
| Broad spectrum for Nematodes |
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Definition
1. Taenia solium 2. Taenia saginate 3. Diphyllobothrium latum 4. Echinococcus species 5. Diphyllobothrium latum |
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| What's the mechanism of action for Nicosamide? |
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Definition
1. Inhibits anaerobic metabolism 2. Digest scolex |
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| What's the spectrum of Nicolsamides? |
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Definition
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| Nicolsamide is the first choice drug for _______ except ________ |
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Definition
1. Common tapes worms 2. Pork tapeworms |
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| What should you avoid when taking Niclosamide |
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Definition
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| What's the first line agent against trematodes & cestodes |
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Definition
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| What are the adverse effects of Praziquantel? |
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Definition
1. Ab. pain 2. Diarrhea 3. Headache |
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| What is the drug of choice for the treatmetn of fascioliasis hepatica |
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Definition
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| Name the 4 Trematodes "fluke" |
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Definition
1. Schistosome species 2. Clonorchis sinensis 3. Paragonimus westermani 4. Fascioliasis hepatica |
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| What is the serious adverse effect of Bithionol? |
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Definition
| Toxic hepatitis or leukopenia |
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Term
| Can you use Praziquantel to treat Trematodes? |
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Definition
| Yes, it's the most common one used |
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