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11/05/2014

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Term
%
Definition
percent
Term
ac
Definition
before meals
Term
ad lib / qp
Definition
as much as desired
Term
bid
Definition
twice daily
Term
BSA
Definition
body surface area
Term
cal
Definition
calorie
Term
cap
Definition
capsule
Term
cc
Definition
cubic centimeter / mL
Term
cm
Definition
centimeter
Term
conc
Definition
concentration
Term
D5W
Definition
5% dextrose in water
Term
dr
Definition
dram = to 1/8 oz or 4mL
Term
ED
Definition
effective dose
Term
ED50
Definition
median effective dose
Term
fl oz
Definition
fluid ounce
Term
g
Definition
gram
Term
gal
Definition
gallon
Term
grain
Definition
grain = unit of weight ~ 65mg
Term
gt
Definition
drop
Term
gtt
Definition
drops
Term
hr
Definition
hour
Term
IA
Definition
intra-arterial
Term
IC
Definition
intra-cardiac
Term
ID
Definition
intra-dermal
Term
IM
Definition
intra-muscular
Term
IP
Definition
intra-peritoneal
Term
IT
Definition
intra-tracheal
Term
IU
Definition
international units
Term
IV
Definition
intra-venous
Term
kg
Definition
kilogram
Term
km
Definition
kilometer
Term
L
Definition
liter
Term
lb or # w/ a number
Definition
pounds
Term
LD
Definition
lethal dose
Term
LD50
Definition
medial lethal dose
Term
LRS
Definition
Lactated Ringers Solution
Term
m
Definition
meter
Term
mED
Definition
minimal effective dose
Term
mEq
Definition
milli-equivalent
Term
mg
Definition
milligram
Term
MIC
Definition
minimum inhibitory concentration
Term
MID
Definition
minimum infective dose
Term
mL
Definition
milliliter / cc
Term
MLD
Definition
minimum lethal dose
Term
mm
Definition
millimeter / muscles
Term
npo
Definition
not by mouth
Term
NS
Definition
normal saline
Term
OTC
Definition
over-the-counter
Term
oz
Definition
ounce
Term
pc
Definition
after meals
Term
PDR
Definition
Physician's Desk Reference
Term
pH
Definition
hydrogen ion concentration
Term
po
Definition
orally
Term
ppm
Definition
parts per million
Term
PR
Definition
per rectum
Term
prn
Definition
as needed
Term
pt
Definition
pint
Term
q
Definition
every
Term
q12h
Definition
every 12 hours
Term
q4h
Definition
every 4 hours
Term
q6h
Definition
every 6 hours
Term
q8h
Definition
every 8 hours
Term
qd
Definition
every day
Term
qh
Definition
every hour
Term
qod / eod
Definition
every other day
Term
qt
Definition
quart
Term
Rx
Definition
prescription
Term
sid
Definition
one a day/ qd / q24h
Term
sig
Definition
let it be written as
Term
sol'n / soln
Definition
solution
Term
SQ / SC
Definition
subcutaneous
Term
T
Definition
tablespoon / tablet / temp
Term
tab
Definition
tablet
Term
tid
Definition
three times a day
Term
tsp
Definition
teaspoon
Term
vol
Definition
volume
Term
VPB
Definition
Veterinary Pharmaceuticals and Biologicals
Term
mcg / µg
Definition
microgram
Term
®
Definition
registered trade name when superscript by drug name
Term
Definition
with
Term
Definition
after
Term
Definition
without
Term
What are preliminary study tests done on for drug development?
Definition
Computer models or simple organisims such as bacteria.
Term

# 2 Safety/ effectivness evaluation

 

Definition
At what point of drug development are preclinical studies done?
Term
Lab animals.
Definition

What are the series of tests for safety and efficancy during drug development done on?

 

Term
Carciogenicity
Definition
Ability or tendency to produce cancer
Term
Tetraogenicity
Definition
Capacity to cause birth defects.
Term
Clinical Trials
Definition
This begins in the drug development after the FDA has approved application. This will occur on the target species for safety and efficiency on a particular species.
Term
Toxicity evaluation
Definition
During drug development, this determines the dose at which the drug induces tissue or organ damage which can result in permanent injury/death
Term
Effective Dose-50 (ED50)
Definition
Dose of a test drug that causes a defined effect in 50% of the animals that take it.
Term
Lethal dose-50 (LD50)
Definition
Dose of a test drug that kills 50% of the animals that take it.
Term
Therapeutic Index
Definition
Dose that provides the desired effects with minimal or no signs of toxicity.
Term
Therapeutic Dose
Definition

LD-50/ ED-50

 

"margin of safety"

Term
New Animal Drug Application
Definition
NADA stands for?
Term
Submission and Review
Definition
Third step of drug development:
Term
Postmarketing Surveillance stage
Definition
Fourth stage of drug development.
Term
Green Book
Definition
During the fourth stage of drug development where is the drug listed?
Term
Green Book
Definition
A list of animal drug products published and updated monthly by the drug:
Term
Direct marketing
Definition
When a drug is purchased directly from the company that manufactures it.
Term
Distributors/ wholesalers
Definition
Agencies that purchase the drug from the manufacturer and resell it to veterinarians.
Term
Generic companies
Definition
Selling drugs that are no longer under patent protection
Term
Bioequivalency

Definition
Ability to produce similair blood levels after administration as the original patented drug.
Term
Therapeutic Range
Definition
Drug concentration in the body that produces the desired affect in the animal with minimnal or no sign of toxicity.
Term

1-Route of Administration

 

2-Drug Dose

 

3-Dosage Interval

Definition
Three major drug factors involved in staying with in a drugs therapeutic range.
Term
Nonparenteral
Definition
Drugs that are given through the GI tract (orally) PO
Term
Parenteral
Definition

Drugs that are given by a route other than through the GI tract.

 

Paraentero

"excluding the instestines"

Term
Injectable medications
Definition
Supplied in sterile vials. Some in powder form that must be reconstituted. Should be dated and refrigerated if necessary Some vials are single dose and some are ultiple dose. May need to be used in a certain amount of time. Some are light sensitive.
Term
IV Injection
Definition
Route allowing for fastest onset of action.
Term
Bolus administration.
Definition
A concentrated mass injected all at one time IV to acheive high concentration of drug immediately.
Term
Intermittent IV therapy
Definition
Diluted drug administered over a 30-60 minute period through an IV catheter.
Term
Infusion of fluid
Definition
Drug added to large volume of fluid administered continuously over a long period of time.
Term

Aqueous solution

 

Aqueous suspension

 

Oily suspension

 

Injectable pellets

Definition
Different forms of injectables for IM injection.
Term
Repository or Depot Preparation
Definition
When a drug is placed in a substance that prolongs absorption.
Term
SQ injection
Definition
Given in the connective tissue beneath the dermis. Slowest route of injection. However still faster then oral administration.
Term
Inhalation
Definition
Rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream through diffusion from the alveoli to the capillaries.
Term
Topical administration
Definition

Applied to surface of the skin or mucous membranes.

Must first disolve and then penetrate the skin by diffusion.

Term
Oral administration
Definition
Medication is delivered directly to the GI tract. Does not have to be sterile. Liquid, pill, or capsule.
Term
Dose
Definition
The amount of drug given at one time to achieve the desired effect.
Term
Loading Dose
Definition
Initial dose given to get the concentration up to therapeutic range.
Term
Maintenance dose
Definition
Dose given to maintain therapeutic range.
Term
Total Daily Dose
Definition
Total amount of drug given in a 24 hour period.
Term
Dosage
Definition
The amount of drug per animals body weight.
Term
Dosage interval
Definition
Frequency in which the drug is given to maintain therapeutic range. SID, BID, TID, QID, EOD.
Term
Dosage regimen
Definition

Dosage interval AND dosage together.

ex: 10mg/kg BID

Term

Right Drug

Right Dose

Right Time

Right Route/Technique

Right Patient

Right Documentation

Definition
The Six R's in drug administration safety.
Term
At least 3 times.
Definition
How many times should you check a label before administering a drug?
Term
Passive Diffusion
Definition
The movement of drug molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentraion until both sides have the same concentration. Does NOT require energy. Drug used must disolve in the cell membrane for this to occur.
Term
Lipophilic Drugs
Definition
Can disolve in the phospholipid structure of cell membrane and pass through easier than drugs that are hydrophilic.
Term
Hydrophilic drugs
Definition
Usually disolve in water and injected IM so that it can diffuse through the fluid to reach the capillaries.
Term
Ionized drugs
Definition
Have a positive or negative charge. Usually hydrophilic in form.
Term
Non-ionized drugs
Definition
Have a neutral charge. Usually lipophilic in form. Can pass through cell membrane easily.
Term
Facilitated Diffusion
Definition
Passive diffusion that requires a special carrier molecule which helps the drug cross the cell membrane.
Term
Active Transport
Definition
Requires a special carrier molecule AND energy because the drug molecules move against the concentration gradient.
Term
Pinocytosis
Definition
Engulfing fluids into the cell by surrounding the particles and forming a vesicle.
Term
Phagocytosis
Definition
Engulfing solids into the cell by surrounding the particle and forming a vesicle. Reserved for particles that are too large to pass through cell membrane.
Term
Absorption
Definition
The movement of a drug from the site of administration into the fluids of the body that will carry it to the site(s) of action. Drug and patient factors will affect this.
Term
Bioavailability
Definition
The degree in which the drug is absorbed and reaches the circulation. Higher in IV and IM drugs.
Term

pH and Ionization

(alkaline)

Definition

Ionized drugs are absorbed more readily in areas of higher what?

 

Term

pH and Ionization

(acidic)

Definition
Non-ionized drugs are absorbed in areas of lower what?
Term
Ion Tapping
Definition
Drug molecules can change from being ionized to non-ionized as they travel from one body compartment to another.
Term

Age

 

Health

 

Metabolic rate

 

Genetic factors

 

Sex

Definition
Five patient factors that can affect absorption.
Term
Distribution
Definition
Physiological movement of drugs from the systemic circulation to the tissues.
Term

Membrane permeability

 

Tissue perfusion

 

Protein binding

 

Volume of distribution

Definition
Factors that affect drug distribution
Term
Blood brain barrier. (BBB) The capillaries do not have fenestrations. So only the most lipophilic drugs can enter the CNS
Definition
Large molecules cannot pass through fenestrations in the capillaries. What is the exception to membrane permeability.
Term

Tissue Perfusion

 

Definition
Fat tissue has lower levels of drugs due to a lack of? Drugs stored in fat will delay onset of results.
Term
Protein Binding
Definition
Some drug molecules bind to proteins in the blood that are too large to pass through the capillaries and become trapped in circulation. This is called?
Term
Volume of Distribution
Definition
How well a drug is distributed thoughout the body based on the concentration of the drug in the blood. Assumes that the drug concentration in the blood is equal to the drug concentration dispersed throughout the rest of the body.
Term
Lower
Definition
The larger the volume of drug distribution, the _______the drug concentration in the blood after distribution.
Term
Metabolism
Definition

The chemical alteration of drug molecules by the body cells of patients to a metabolite.

a.k.a. biotransformation. Occurs mainly in the liver.

Term
Altered absorption
Definition
When some drugs change the absorption of other drugs.
Term
Competition for Plasma Proteins
Definition
Two drugs that both bound to plasma proteins, with one drug having a higher affinity for binding, will leave excess of the other drug in circulation. Could lead to toxic levels.
Term
Altered Excretion
Definition
When some drugs affect the kidneys which causes a decrese in excretion of other drugs. Example is diuretics.
Term
Altered Metabolism
Definition
When the same enzyme may be needed to metabolize two drugs that are being given at the same time.
Term
Tolerance
Definition
Decreased responce to a drug
Term

Metabolic: drug is metabolized more rapidly with chronic use.

 

Cellular: decreased cellular receptors with repeated use.

Definition
The two types of tolerance to a drug.
Term
Excretion
Definition

Removal of a drug from the body.

 

a.k.a. elimination

 

 

Term
Kidneys
Definition
When drugs are eliminated through the glomerular filtration, tubular excretion, and tubular reabsorption, they are excrete through the?
Term
Liver
Definition
When drugs are eliminated via passive diffusion from the blood into the liver cells. They go through the?
Term
Withrawl time
Definition
Perio after the aministration of a rug in which the animal can be sent to slaughter. Calculated based on rug half life.
Term
half-life
Definition
Time required for the amount of rug in the boy to be reduced by half of its orginal level.
Term

Receptors

 

Definition
Some drugs form a chemicle bond with specific cell components on target cells calle? These are 3D proteins that may be located in the cell membrane, the cytoplasm or nucleus.
Term
Agonist
Definition
Binds to cell receptors to cause an action
Term
Antagonist
Definition
Drug that inhibits or blocks the responce of a cell.
Term
Chemical name
Definition
Name of the drug based on its chemical make up. Provides scientific and technicle information.
Term
Generic name
Definition
Official identifying name of a drug. Non-proprietary name.
Term
Brand name
Definition
Name given by the drug company. Proprietary name, trade name.
Term
Compounding
Definition
The preperation, mixing, assembling, packaging, and/ or labeling of a drug based on a prescription drug order from a veterinarian for a specific patient.
Term

United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

 

on a drug label means it meets the standards described in the compendium.

Definition
Official compendium describes thye source, appearence, properties, standards of purity, and other requierments of the most important pure drugs.
Term

Drugs Name(generic and trade

Drug concentration & quanity

Name and adress of manufacturer

Manufacturer's control or lot #

Expiration date

Otherm if warranted

 

-Withdrawl times

-controlled substance status

Definition
Drug packaging requirements.
Term

1) Veterinarian name, adress, phone #, and DEA # if necessary.

2) Client name and adress, patient name and species.

3) Drug name, strength, & quanity to be dispensed

4) Instructions for giving drug to patient.

 

Number of refills

Veterinary signature

Date of perscription

Definition
Writteb perscription requierments on label.
Term
Primidone
Definition
This drug is similar to phenobarbital structurally. given PO, and can induce liver enzymes that raise its own & other drug metabolism.
Term
Diazepam (Valium)
Definition
C-IV controlled subatsnace used for status epilepticus (IV) and then followeed by PO therapy. Increases GABA
Term
Clorazepate
Definition
C-IV controlled substance. Used orally for adjunct anticonvulsant therapy & behavior phobias. Side effects include sedation and ataxia.
Term
Potassium Bromide (KBr)
Definition
Used as adjunct anticonvulsant therapy. Takes several days to reach therapeutic state. Loading dose then maintenece dose required. Side effects include elctrolyte imbalences.
Term
Valproic Acid
Definition
Oral anticonvulsant that increases blood levels of GABA. Limited use in vet med due to side effects. Blood work is necessary on this drug.
Term

Phenytoin (Dilantin)

 

Definition
Rarely used in vet med due to side effects. Anticonvulsants effects only noted after accumulation of doses.
Term
Tranquilizer
Definition
Calms animals; used to reduce anxiety and aggression.
Term
Sedative
Definition
Decreases irratability & excitment, may provide analgesic effects.
Term
Anti-anxiety
Definition
Lesson anxiousness but does not make the animal drowsy.
Term
Phenothiazine derivatives
Definition
These drugs block dopamine & alpha-1 receptors found in smooth muscle of peripheral blood vessels. They cause sedation and relieve fear. They do not cause analgesia. Commonly used prior to minor procedures or as pre-anesthetic agents.
Term
Phenothiazine derivatives
Definition
These types of drugs can cause paraphimosis (penile prolapse in horses).
Term
Benzodiazepines
Definition
These anti-anxiety drugs are C-IV controlled substances. They produce muscle relaxation and have some anti-convulsant activity. Sometimes used as appetite stimulants in cats. They do not provide analgesia. An example of this drug class is Diazepam.
Term
Flumazenil
Definition
Reversal agaent for benzodiazepines
Term
Alpha-2 Agonists
Definition
This drug class binds to alpha-2 receptors on neurons to prevent release of norepinephrine. They produce calming effects, some analgesia, and muscle relaxation. They decrease ability to respond to stimuli. An example is: Xylazine.
Term
Xylazine (Rompun)
Definition
This drug can be combined with ketamine for short term procedures in horses and cats. It produces analgesia in horses but vomitting in cats. It can slow insulin secretion which causes transient hyperglycemia.
Term
Yomhimbine
Definition
What is the reversal agenet for Xylazine (Rompun)?
Term
Detomidine (Domosedan)
Definition
This drug produces better analgesia in horses. Labaled for sedation in horses, but horses can still respond to stimuli.
Term
Medetomidine (Domitor)
Definition
Labled for sedation and analgesia in dogs over 12 weeks old. Used for minor surgical procedures and restraint. It initialy causes BP to rise and HR to lower. The IV and IM doses are different!
Term

Atipamezole (Antisedan)

 

Definition
Reversal agent for Medetomadine (Domitor)
Term
Narcotics
Definition
Opioid or opioid like substances that require a prescription. They work on the CNS. Used for moderate-severe pain in smooth muscle, organs, & bones.
Term
Non-narcotic
Definition
Less potent then narcotics, not addictive, and work on the PNS receptor sites.
Term
Opioids
Definition
Naturally obtained from the poppy plant. They produce analgesia and sedation, & relieve anxiety. They produce their action on opioid receptors located in nervous tissues. Cats and horses are very sensitive to them.
Term
Mu receptor (u)
Definition
Found in pain areas of the brain. Cause analgesia, euphoria, respiratory depression, & physical dependence.
Term
Kappa (k)
Definition
Found in cerebral cortex and spinal cord. Produce analgesia, sedation & miosis (constriction of pupils)
Term
Delta (o)
Definition
Found in the brain, this opioid receptor controls whinning, hallucinations, and struggling effects. May cause mydriasis (dilation of pupils)
Term
Mu, Kappa, Delta
Definition
What are the 3 opioid receptors?
Term
Opium
Definition
This drug can be used as an anti-diarrheal in calves. C-II controlled substance.
Term
Morphine sulfate.
Definition
C-II controlled substance that is a Mu agonist. Used for severe pain. Pre-anesthetic & anesthetic.
Term
Meperidine (Demerol)
Definition
C-II controlled substance that is a Mu agonist with a short duration of action. Used for acute pain. Extra-label use in animals. Pre-anesthetic.
Term
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
Definition

A C-II controlled substance that is a semi-synthetic opioid that is 5x more potent then morphine. Mu agonist. it is used post op to produce sedation & offset moderate-severe pain. Duration of action is 4 hours.

 

Term
Butorphanol (Torbugesic) (Torbutrol)
Definition
C-IV controlled substance, synthetic opioid with kappa and mu receptor activity. It is not a very strong analgesic. Short duration of action. Can be used as a analgesic, pre-anasthetic, & antitussive.
Term
Hydrocodone (Tussigon) (Hycodan)
Definition
C-III controlled substance, synthetic opioid, used as an antitussive. When combined with acetaminophen it makes Vicodin for use in humans.
Term
Fentanyl
Definition
C-II controlled substance that is a sunthetic opioid 200x more potent than morphine. Used as an analgesic/ tranquilizer & chemical restraint. Available as a transdermal patch.
Term
Buprenophine (Buprenex)
Definition
C-III controlled substance that provides long term analgesia (8-10 hours) Used post-op. Side effects are rae but include respiratory depression.
Term
Codeine
Definition
C-III controlled substance that is a synthetic opioid used as an antitussive in dogs. It can be combined with acetaminophen for pain relief in humans.
Term
Diphenoxylate (Lomotil)
Definition
C-V controlled substance that is a synthetic opioid. When combined with atropine it makes an antidiarrheal.
Term
Opioid antagonist
Definition
Known as narcotic antagonists, they block the binding of opioids to their receptors. Used to treat respiratory and CNS depression caused by opioid use. Given IV for rapid onset of action. Examples include Naloxone & Naltrexone
Term
Naloxone (Narcan)
Definition
This drug is given IV or IM and has a high affinity for mu receptors. It reverses Meperidine, morphine, & oxymorphone.
Term

Neuroleptanalgesics

 

Ex: Xylazine--> butorphanol

 

Acepromazine--> morphine

Definition
This class of drugs are a combination of an opioid & a tranquilizer or sedative. They cause CNS depression and analgesia. Opioid anatgainists can reverse their opioid effects. Veterinarians tend to make their own.
Term
Lidocaine
Definition
This local anesthetic is for topical use and injection.
Term
Proparacaine
Definition
This local anesthetic is for opthalmic use.
Term
tetracaine (Neo-Predel)
Definition
This local anesthetic is used topicaly applied to skin and can also be opthlamic or otic solution.
Term
Bupivicaine (Marcaine)
Definition
This local anesthetic has a longer onset and is used in epidurals and as oral nerve blocks.
Term
Barbiturates
Definition
CNS depressants used as anti-convulsants, anesthetics, & euthenasia solutions. Can be long or short acting. Can cause cardiovascular & respiratiry depression. Highly irritating to perivascular tissue.
Term
Thiopental
Definition
C-III controlled substance that is an ultra short acting thiobarbiturate. Lasts 5-30 minutes. Has to be reconstituted. Caution in sighthounds.
Term
Methohexital (Brevane)
Definition
C-III controlled substance that is an oxybarbiturate similar to ultra short acting thiobarbiturate. Used in sight hounds.
Term
Dissociatives
Definition
This class of drugs cause muscle rigidity, amnesia, and mild analgesia. Used only for restraint, diagnostic procedures and minor surgeries. Can cause minor cardiac stimulation, respiratory depression and exaggerated reflexes.
Term
Ketamine (Ketaset)
Definition
C-III controlled substance approved for use in primates and cats. Need to use an eye lubricant when in use. Usually used in combination with drugs like ace, xylazine, and/ or diazepam.
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