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define pharmacotherapy
the treatment of disease w/ medicine
define pharmacokinetics
the study of physiological movement of drugs within the body
FDA
the regulatory body that established standards for drug strength, purity and guidelines for drug labeling and oversees otc drugs
do OTC drugs have the potential to interact with prescription drugs?
yes
what otc drug is toxic to cats at any dose?
acetaminophen
t or f: Veterinary prescription drugs must be labeled with the statement "Caution: Federal law restricts the use of this drug to use by or on the order of a veterinarian"
true
t or f: Patients must be examined within 2 years to maintain a VCPR
false
teleconsulting
designed for veterinarians to communicate with specialists for advise on patient care (Telehealth)
is it okay to prescribe a drug for extra-label use because the FDA approved drug is too expensive?
no
what is an example of a CII drug?
hydrocodone
USDA
oversees biologics
EPA
oversees topical pesticides
define carcinogenicity
the ability to cause cancer
ED₅₀
the amount of drug that caused the desired effect in 50% of animals tested
LD₅₀/ED₅₀ is a mathematical expression of what value
therapeutic index
how long do chronic studies last?
3-24 mo
therapeutic range
the drug concentration in the body that delivers the desired effect with minimal or no signs of toxicity
the FDA is responsible for all ____ dispensed by veterinarians
chemicals
A drug with a margin of safety of 60 is ____ than a drug with a margin of safety of 5
safer
Schedule 2 (C-II) have ____ potential for abuse than schedule 3 (C-III)
more
what is an example of a CI drug?
heroin