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19 Cards in this Set
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Agonist |
A drug with a high level of affinity and efficacy |
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Contraindication |
A reason to NOT use a drug |
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Efficacy |
degree to which a drug works |
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OTC Drug |
One that may be purchased without a prescription |
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Prescription drug |
Must be used under the supervision of a DVM |
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Receptor |
Specialized molecules on or in a cell that binds with a drug to produce a desired effect
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Theraputic Index |
Expresses the relationship between a therapeutic effect and a harmful effect |
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Withdrawal Time |
Amount of time that must elapse between the end of a drug therapy and the elimination of that drug |
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Veterinarian - Client - Patient Relationship |
Relationship that must exist before Rx drugs may be dispensed |
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List 4 sources of drugs used in veterinary medicine |
Plant materials, animal products, minerals, synthetic products |
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What are 4 components of a drug regimen? |
The Dose The Route The Frequency The Duration
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Most biotransformation of drugs occurs in which organ? |
Liver |
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Most excretion of drugs occurs via what?
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The Kidneys |
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Drugs usually produce their effects by combining with specific cellular ________________ |
Receptors |
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The drug name that is chosen by the manufacturer and that is exclusive property of that company is called_____________________ |
Proprietary or Trade |
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What are 6 things that must be included on a drug label? |
Names (Generic and Trade) Concentration and Quantity Name and Address of manufacturer Controlled substance status Manufacturer lot # Expiration Date |
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List 3 classes of drug interactions |
Pharmacodynamic Pharmacokinetic Pharmaceutic
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Once a drug has been biotransformed, it is called an __________________________ |
metabolite |
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____________is the complex sequence of events that occurs after a drug is administered to a pt |
Pharmacokinetics |
