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Pharmacology: Vocab Flashcards

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Pharmacology

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the science concerned with drugs, their sources, appearance, chemistry, actions and uses

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Generic Drug Name

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  • name assigned by the company that developed the drug

- refers to the drug’s chemical structure

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Trade or Proprietary Drug Name

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  • refers to the name given to generic drugs by manufacturers
  • brand name
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Tablet

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powdered drug compressed or molded into disks

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Capsule

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powdered drug enclosed in a gelatin capsule

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Solution

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a drug dissolved in a liquid vehicle and does not settle out if left standing

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Syrup

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drug dissolved in an 85% sucrose solution

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Elixir

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drug dissolved in a sweetened alcohol base

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Tincture

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drug dissolved in an alcohol, meant for topical application

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Suspension

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drug particles suspended in a liquid vehicle and settle to the bottom in left standing

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Liniment

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  • drug suspended in oil

- typically rubbed on the skin

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Lotion

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  • drug suspended in oil

- typically dabbed, brushed, or dripped on the skin

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Ointment

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semi-solid drug form that melts at body temperature and penetrates the skin or ocular surface

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Paste

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semi-solid drug form that is administered orally

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Injectable

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drugs that are administered via a needle and syringe

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Ampule

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  • airtight glass container opened by snapping off the glass neck
  • contents are used all at once
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Vial

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  • glass container sealed with a rubber stopper

- multiple doses

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Extract

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ground-up plant or animal parts that have been filtered, refined, and prepared in a medicinal (dosage) form

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Compounding

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any manipulation of a drug to produce a dosage form different from the approved product

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Regimen

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the amount, route, frequency, and duration of drug administration

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Dosage

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amount of drug given per unit of body weight

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Dose

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total amount of drug given at one time

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Prescription Drug

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a potentially toxic drug that can only be used under the supervision of a veterinarian

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Prescription

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orders prepared by a veterinarian providing information for a pharmacist (or technician) to prepare a drug for use by a client

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Veterinarian/Client/Patient Relationship

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the set of circumstances that must exist between the vet, the client, and the patient before prescription drugs can be dispensed

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Extralabel Drug Use

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using a drug in a way that is not specified on its FDA-approved label

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Withdrawal Time

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the length of time it takes for a drug to be eliminated from animal tissue or products after it is no longer used

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Over the Counter Drugs

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  • drug sold without a prescription
  • these drugs must be safe for the animal, the person giving the drug, people in contact with the animal, human food chain, and the environment
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Controlled Substances

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drugs that can only be legally used, ordered, or prescribed by a veterinarian with a state and DEA license to do so

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Rx

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“take thou of”

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sig

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directions for treatment

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disp

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dispense

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cc

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  • equal to 1 mL

- cubic centimeter

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g

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gram

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gr

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grain

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mg

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milligram

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mL

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milliliter

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tsp

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teaspoon

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Tbsp

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tablespoon

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L

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liter

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lb

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pound

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prn

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as needed

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stat

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immediately

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q

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every

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h

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hour

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q8h

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every 8 hours

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qd

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every day

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sid

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once a day

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bid

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twice a day

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tid

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three times a day

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qid

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four times a day

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qod

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every other day

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ad lib

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as much as desired (as needed)

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AD

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right ear

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AS

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left ear

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AU

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both ears

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IM

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intramuscular

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IV

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intravenous

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PO

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by mouth

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SC or SQ

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subcutaneous

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OD

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right eye

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OS

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left eye

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OU

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both eyes

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gtt(s)

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drops

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What are Schedule 1 Controlled Substances?

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  • drugs that have no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the US
  • no safety for use under medical supervision
  • high potential for abuse
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What are Schedule 2 Controlled Substances?

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  • drugs that have a high potential for abuse

- severe psychological or physical dependence

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What are Schedule 3 Controlled Substances?

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  • have a potential for abuse less than Schedule 1 and 2 substances
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What are Schedule 4 Controlled Substances?

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have a lower potential for abuse relative to substances in schedule 3

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What are Schedule 5 Controlled Substances?

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have a lower potential for abuse relative to substances in schedule 4

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