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Terminology Flashcards

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Inactive ingredients are classified as?

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binders, coatings, coloring agents, disintegrants, emulsifiers, fillers, flavorings, flow agents, humectants, preservatives, sweeteners, and thickeners

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emulsifiers

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Allow fat-soluble and water-soluble agents to mix so they do not separate

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humectants

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Hold moisture in a product
(Glycerin, glycerol, glycerol triacetate, and sorbitol)

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Veterinary Prescription Drug Legend

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“Caution: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.”

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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–

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name assigned by the company that developed the drug, refers to the drug’s chemical structure of the chemical (e.g. amoxicillin).

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Trade or Proprietary–

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refers to the name given to generic drugs by manufacturers (e.g. Amoxitabs).

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Tablets–

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powdered drug compressed or molded into disks.

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Capsules–

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powdered drug enclosed in a gelatin capsule.

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Solution–

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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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Injectables–

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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. The contents are used at one time.

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Vial–

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glass container sealed with a rubber stopper. Multiple doses can be withdrawn through the rubber seal with a needle.

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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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Veterinarian/Client/Patient Relationship–

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

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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.

30
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Rx

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“take thou of”

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bid

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Twice a day - Every 12 hours

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Sig

A

directions for treatment

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tid

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three times daily (Every 8 hours)

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disp

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dispense

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qid

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four times daily (Every 6 hours)

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cc

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cubic centimeter (equal to a ml)

37
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qod

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every other day

38
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g

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gram

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ad lib

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as much as desired

40
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gr

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grain

41
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AD

A

right ear

42
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mg

A

milligram

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AS

A

left ear

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ml

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milliliter

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AU

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both ears

46
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tsp

A

teaspoon (5 ml)

47
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IM

A

intramuscular

48
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Tbsp

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tablespoon (15 ml)

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IV

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intravenous

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L

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liter

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PO

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by mouth

52
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lb

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pound

53
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SC & SQ

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subcutaneous

54
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prn

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as needed

55
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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.

56
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Withdrawal Time–

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the period of time after drug administration during which the animal cannot be sent to market for slaughter and the eggs or milk produced by it must be discarded.

57
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Over the counter drugs (OTC)—

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drugs 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.

58
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Controlled Substances—

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Drugs whose use it tightly controlled due to their abuse potential or risk. These drugs can only be legally used, ordered, or prescribed by a veterinarian with a state and DEA license to do so. They have the potential for human addiction requiring them to be stored in lock cabinets. Accurate inventory and patient use records must also be kept.

59
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Schedule I:

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Heroin, LSD, marijuana

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Schedule II:

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Morphine, fentanyl, hydormorphone, oxycodone, pentobarbital

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Schedule III:

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Hydrocodone, buprenorphine, anabolic steroids, ketamine

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Schedule IV:

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Diazepam, phenobarbital, butorphanol

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Schedule V:

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Codeine

64
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Anthelmintic

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Kills internal parasitic worms

65
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Tetrahydropyrimidines

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Anti-parasitic Drugs

66
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Benzimidazoles

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Anti-parasitic Drugs

67
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Piperazines

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Anti-parasitic Drugs
*Effective against: Ascarids

68
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Avermectins

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Anti-parasitic Drugs for large animals

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