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ATE2634 Applied pharmacology Midterm Questions with Correct Answers
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ATE2634 Applied pharmacology Midterm Questionswith Correct Answers
Why is pharmacology important... Correct Answer-drugs are used in
every part of vet med (anesthesia and tx); understanding drugs we use in
order to use appropriately and prevent toxicity, and even death from
incorrect use; as a tech, could be responsible for for administration,
inventory, filling, and discussing meds with owners
Pharmacology Correct Answer-study of drugs and their effects on
organisms
Pharmacokinetics Correct Answer-the study of metabolism, distribution,
and excretion of drugs
Pharmodynamics Correct Answer-study of how drugs exert their effects;
drugs can not create new body functions = only alter existing functions
generic Correct Answer-name related to the chemical structure of a drug
ex) clindamycin
trade Correct Answer-name given by the manufacturer
ex) Antirobe....clindamycin
otc Correct Answer-over the counter= meds available for purchase
without a script from a medical professional
,indication Correct Answer-reason for using a drug
contrainindication Correct Answer-reason for not use a drug
eg. underlying disease, interaction with other meds,
toxicity Correct Answer-how adverse drug reactions manifest
themselves
eg. allergic reaction, side effects ranging from mild, severe, death.
dosage Correct Answer-amt of drug needed per unit of bw
dose Correct Answer-amt given to pet. w/ interval and regimen.
Routes of Administration Correct Answer-oral or parenteral: Injection,
topical, inhalant, rectal
Injections Correct Answer-SQ: given under the skin
IV: given into the vein= fastest way for a drug to be absorbed by the
body
IM: into the muscle
ID: into the skin
, rectal medication application Correct Answer-most commonly used for
anticonvulsant meds
Dosage forms: solids Correct Answer-tablets- round, compressed, given
orally
caplet- oblong/oval, compressed, given orally
capsule- oblong/oval, drug w/in powder, orally
suppository-rectally
Dosage forms: liquid Correct Answer-given orally typically
solution- drug dissolved in a clear liquid; if dissolved in water= aqueous
suspension- drug dissolved in opaque liquid
syrup-drug dissolved into a sugar solution
Dosage forms: semisolid Correct Answer-ointment, cream, gel, paste=
typically used for topical application
major type of pharmacodynamics: agonist Correct Answer-drug binds
and activates receptors to produce a body response; high level of affinity
and efficacy to create a specific response
major type of pharmacodynamics: antagonist Correct Answer-drug binds
and activates receptors to suppress a body response; out competes other
drugs for the same receptor
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