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Ch. 1 - General Pharmacology (PennFoster Vet Pharm)
Define agonist - ANSAgonist is a drug with an affinity for a receptor and stimulates the
receptor to action
Define Contraindication - ANSA contraindication is a reason not to use a
drug in a particular situation
Define Efficacy - ANSEfficacy is the degree to which a drug
produces its desired effects in a patient.
Define OTC - ANSAn over-the-counter drug is one that may
be purchased and used without a
prescription from a veterinarian
Define Prescription Drug - ANSA prescription drug is one that must be
used under the supervision of a veterinarian.
Define Receptor - ANSA receptor is a group of specialized
molecules on or in a cell that bind with a
drug to produce an effect.
Define Therapeutic Index - ANSThe therapeutic index expresses the
relationship between a drug's therapeutic
and harmful effects
Define Withdrawl Time - ANSThe withdrawal time is the amount of time
that must elapse between the end of drug
therapy and the elimination of that drug
from the patient's tissues or products.
Define Vet - Client- Patient relationship - ANSThe veterinarian-client-patient relationship
is the relationship that must exist between
the veterinarian, his or her patient, and the
patient's owner before prescription drugs may be dispensed
List four sources of drugs used in veterinary medicine - ANSanimal products, plant materials,
minerals, and
synthetic products.
What are four components of a drug regimen? - ANSthe dose, the route of administration,
the frequency of administration, and the duration of administration
Discuss the responsibilities of a veterinary technician on the administration of drug orders. -
ANSIt is a technician's responsibility to carry out
the veterinarian's orders correctly. The
technician should read the drug label three
times to ensure that the proper drug is being
administered and should take care to
administer the correct dose by the correct
route. The technician should also be aware of
the expected effects and the potential adverse
side effects to be able to monitor the patient in
a responsible way. In a large animal practice,
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