Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) Practice Exam

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Which type of medication is specifically used to kill parasites living in or on an animal?

  1. Antibiotics

  2. Analgesics

  3. Parasiticides

  4. NSAIDs

The correct answer is: Parasiticides

The answer is focused on parasitic infections and treatments. Parasiticides are specifically formulated to kill parasites residing inside or on an animal, such as worms, lice, fleas, and ticks. They work by targeting the biology or metabolic pathways of parasites, effectively eliminating them from the host organism. In contrast, antibiotics are designed to combat bacterial infections, and are not effective against parasites. Analgesics are medications used to relieve pain and do not specifically target parasites. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are also not intended for parasite control; rather, they are utilized to mitigate inflammation and pain in animals. Thus, parasiticides are the designated class of medications for targeting and eliminating parasites.

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