pharm I

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