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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 1
08/27/2010

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Term
Prescription drug
Definition
A medication that may be purchased by prescription or a licensed professional.
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Over-the-counter-drug
Definition
A medication that may be purchased without a prescription.
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Generic drug
Definition
A medication not protected by a brand name or trademark. Also called a nonproprietary drug.
Term
Agonist
Definition
Substance that produces effect by binding to an appropriate receptor.
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Antagonist
Definition
A substance that inhibits a specific action by binding with a particular receptor instead of allowing the agonist to bind to the receptor. ie. opoids/naloxone
Term
Antiserum
Definition
Serum containing specific antibodies extracted from a hyperimmunized animal or an animal that has been infected with the microorganisms containing antigen.
Term
Dosage
Definition
Amount of medication based on units per weight of animal.
Term
Dosage interval
Definition
Time of administration between drugs.
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Dose
Definition
Amount of medication measured.
Term
Drug
Definition
Agent used to diagnose, prevent or treat a disease.
Term
Efficacy
Definition
Extent to which a drug causes the intended effects; effectiveness.
Term
Endogenous
Definition
Originating within the body.
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Exogenous
Definition
Origination outside of the body.
Term
Hyperkalemia
Definition
Excessive level of blood potassium.
Term
What symptoms may a hyperkalemic animal express?
Definition
Inability to urinate and bradycardia.
Term
Hypernatremia
Definition
Excessive level of blood sodium.
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Hypokalemia
Definition
Deficiency of blood potassium.
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Hyponatremia
Definition
Deficiency of blood sodium.
Term
Hypovolemia
Definition
Low circulating blood volume.
Term
What symptoms might a hypovolemic animal express?
Definition
Dehydration and hypotension.
Term
Placebo
Definition
Inactive substance that is given for its suggestive effects.
Term
Prophylaxis
Definition
Prevention or avoidance.
Term
Turgor
Definition
Degree of fullness or rigidity caused by fluid content.
Term
Inhalation
Definition
Vapors and gases taken in through the nose and mouth and absorbed into the bloodstream through the lungs.
Term
Intradermal
Definition
Within the skin
Term
Intra-arterial
Definition
Within the artery.
Term
Intramuscular
Definition
Within the muscle
Term
Intraosseous
Definition
Within the bone
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Intraperitoneal
Definition
Within the peritoneal cavity.
Term
Intratracheal
Definition
Within the trachea or windpipe
Term
Intravenous
Definition
Within the vein.
Term
Nebulization
Definition
Process of making a fine mist; a method of drug administration.
Term
Nonparenteral
Definition
Administration via the GI tract.
Term
Oral
Definition
By mouth.
Term
Parenteral
Definition
Through routes other than the GI tract.
Term
Percutaneous
Definition
Through the skin.
Term
Subcutaneous
Definition
Under the skin.
Term
Sublingual
Definition
Under the tongue.
Term
Transdermal
Definition
Across the skin.
Term
Analgesic
Definition
Substance that relieves pain without affecting consciousness.
Term
Anesthetic
Definition
Substance that produces lack of sensation.
Term
Anthelmintic
Definition
Substance that works against intestinal worms.
Term
Antibiotic
Definition
Substance that inhibits the growth of or kills bacteria.
Term
Anticoagulant
Definition
Substance that inhibits clot formation.
Term
Anticonvulsant
Definition
Substance that prevents seizures.
Term
Antidiarrheal
Definition
Prevents watery, frequent bowel movements.
Term
Antiemetic
Definition
Prevents vomiting.
Term
Antipruritic
Definition
Controls itching.
Term
Antiseptic
Definition
Chemical agent that kills or prevents the growth of microorganisms on living tissue.
Term
Asepsis
Definition
State without infection.
Term
Cytotoxic agent
Definition
Substance that kills or damages cells.
Term
Emetic
Definition
Substances that induce vomiting.
Term
Immunosuppressant
Definition
Substance that prevents or decreases the body's reaction to invasion by disease or foreign material.
Term
Miotic agent
Definition
Substance used to constrict the pupils.
Term
Mucolytic
Definition
Substance that breaks up mucus and reduces its viscosity.
Term
Mydriatic agent
Definition
Substance used to dilate the pupils.
Term
Sterilize
Definition
To destroy all organisms.
Term
Avulsion
Definition
Tearing away of a part.
Term
Curettage
Definition
Removal of material or growths from the surface of a cavity.
Term
Debridement
Definition
Removal of foreign material and devitalized or contaminated tissue.
Term
Dehiscence
Definition
Disruption or opening of the surgical wound.
Term
Dissect
Definition
Separation or cutting apart.
Term
Enucleation
Definition
Removal of an organ in whole; usually the eyeball.
Term
Eviscerate
Definition
Removal or exposure of internal organs.
Term
Excise
Definition
To surgically remove.
Term
Fenestration
Definition
Perforation.
Term
Flap
Definition
Mass of tissue for grafting in which part of the tissue still adheres to the body.
Term
Fracture
Definition
Breaking of a part; especially a bone.
Term
Friable
Definition
Easily crumbled.
Term
Implant
Definition
Material inserted or grafted into the body.
Term
Incise
Definition
To surgically cut into.
Term
Laceration
Definition
Act of tearing.
Term
Lavage
Definition
Irrigation of tissue with fluid.
Term
Ligate
Definition
To tie or strangulate.
Term
Postop
Definition
Term for after surgery.
Term
Preop
Definition
Term for before surgery.
Term
Resect
Definition
To remove an organ or tissue.
Term
Rupture
Definition
Forcible tearing.
Term
Sacculectomy
Definition
Surgical removal of a sac-like part.
Term
Seroma
Definition
Accumulation of serum beneath the surgical incision.
Term
Suction
Definition
Aspiration of gas or fluid by mechanical means.
Term
Suture
Definition
Material used in closing a surgical or traumatic wound.
Term
Transplant
Definition
To transfer tissue from one part to another part.
Term
Wicking
Definition
Applying material to move liquid from one area to another.
Term
Autoclave
Definition
Apparatus for sterilizing by steam under pressure.
Term
Bandage
Definition
To cover by wrapping.
Term
Belly band
Definition
Common term for abdominal wrap.
Term
Bone screw
Definition
A screw that holds bone fragments together to repair fractures.
Term
Cast
Definition
Stiff dressing used to immobilize various body parts.
Term
Cautery
Definition
Application of a burning substance to destroy tissue.
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