Veterinary Pharmacology Flashcards

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts in veterinary pharmacology based on lecture notes.

Pharmacology

The study of drugs and their action on living systems.

Pharmacologist

A drug specialist.

Pharmacist

One who dispenses drugs.

Physiology

Normal functions of living organisms and their parts.

Drug

A chemical agent that affects living processes, used to prevent, diagnose, or treat disease.

Written Drug Dosages

An estimation of the amount of drug that should work on most members of a population

Drug Overdose

Calculation error, metabolic causes, etc.

Chemical Name

The drug's scientific name based on its chemical structure.

Generic Name

A nonproprietary name of drug.

Trade Name

The proprietary name of drug, usually has a trademark symbol.

Legend Drugs

Drugs prescribed by a licensed DVM with a valid VCPR.

VCPR

A valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship.

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drugs

Drugs available without a prescription.

FDA (Food and Drug Administration)

Regulates drugs and feed additives to be used in animals; determines if a drug is Rx or OTC; reports adverse drug reactions.

Withdrawal Time

FDA-dictated time period from last dose until animal products may be safely taken to market for human consumption.

EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

Regulates topical pesticides used on animals or in the environment.

USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Regulates biologics (vaccines, antitoxins, etc.) used in animals.

DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration)

Regulates the distribution and use of controlled substances.

DEA Controlled Substances

Drugs with the potential for addiction or abuse, classified into schedules I-VI.

Class I Controlled Substances

Extreme potential for abuse, no approved medicinal purpose (e.g., heroin, LSD).

Class II Controlled Substances

High potential for abuse, may lead to severe dependence (e.g., morphine, pentobarbital, opium).

Class III Controlled Substances

Some abuse potential, low to moderate dependence (e.g., Telazol®, ketamine, buprenorphine).

Class IV Controlled Substances

Low potential for abuse, limited dependence (e.g., butorphanol, diazepam, tramadol).

Class V Controlled Substances

Subject to state or local regulation, low potential for abuse.

Class VI Controlled Substances

The rest of the prescription drugs that do not have a "C VI" on the packaging.

Extra-label Use

Using a drug in a manner not shown on its label.

Prescription

The veterinary practitioner's direction to a pharmacist; orders filled in clinic are called "drug orders".

Veterinary Drug Orders

Orders regulated by FDA, only on the order of a licensed vet with a valid VCPR; cannot be filled at a different veterinary clinic; legal records.

Cold Temperature (Pharmaceutical Storage)

< 8°C (46°F)

Cool Temperature (Pharmaceutical Storage)

8-15°C (46-59°F)

Room Temperature (Pharmaceutical Storage)

15-30°C (59-86°F)

Warm Temperature (Pharmaceutical Storage)

30-40°C (86-104°F)

Excessive Heat (Pharmaceutical Storage)

40°C (104°F)

Compounding Drugs

Any manipulation to produce a dosage form of a drug in any form other than what is approved by the FDA.