pharmacology Flashcards
(30 cards)
agonist
binds with receptors
antagonist
blocks receptors
indication
reasons for administering drugs to a patient
contraindication
reasons for not administering drugs to a patient
efficacy
degree to which a drug produces desired effects
receptor
what drugs attach to in order to cause affect
therapeutic index
LD50 / ED50
drug regiman
route, dosage, frequency, duration of a medication
OTC drug
drugs that can be obtained without a doctors prescription
prescription drug
drugs that must have a doctors prescription
drug absorption factors
dosage form, blood supply to area, absorptive surface area, status of GI tract, other medications
6 items on a drug label
drug name, drug concentration/quantity, directions for use, expiration date, log number, manufacture name and address
government agencies for development, approval and use of animal health products
FDA, EPA, USDA
FARAD
Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank
metabolite
drug that has been biotransformed
AVMA safe disposal of unwanted drugs
incinerate drugs, send drugs to landfill, do not flus or wash down drain, close inventory control, follow federal and state guidelines, educate clients
6 rights of drug administration
right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time/frequency, right documentation
6 items recorded in controlled substance log
date, owner name and address, patient name and species, drug name, amount dispensed, names of personnel that handled/dispensed
4 types of syringe tips
luer lock, slip tip, catheter tip, eccentric
elixir
hydroalcoholic liquid containing sweeteners, flavoring and medication
emulsion
oily substance in aqueous medium that stabilizes mixture
iv bolus
single amount given at once
iv infusion
large amount given over a period of time
how often are controlled substances inventoried
every 2 years
