Page 13–15 Notes: Veterinary Pharmacology, Vaccines, Regenerative Medicine, Nutraceuticals, and Emergency Care

Vocabulary flashcards covering corticosteroids, vaccines, regenerative medicine, nutraceuticals, herbal medicines, and emergency care terms from pages 13–15.

Corticosteroids

Potent anti-inflammatory drugs that relieve symptoms but do not cure the underlying disease.

Mineralocorticoid

Hormone class that helps regulate electrolyte and water balance in the body.

Macrodrip set

IV drip set delivering 10, 15, or 20 drops per mL.

Microdrip set

IV drip set delivering about 60 drops per mL.

Immunosuppressive agents

Drugs used to treat immune-mediated disorders by dampening immune response.

Autoimmune disease

Condition where the immune system attacks the body's own tissues.

Inactivated vaccines

Vaccines made from killed organisms; safe, stable, may need boosters and can include preservatives.

Live vaccines

Vaccines made from living organisms; often cheaper and require fewer doses; can be virulent or avirulent.

Modified live vaccines

Vaccines using live organisms that have reduced virulence to stimulate immunity.

Recombinant vaccines

Vaccines produced by modifying the DNA of organisms to express antigens.

Core vaccines

Basic vaccines recommended for all animals to protect against common contagious diseases.

Noncore vaccines

Vaccines recommended based on risk factors like geography and lifestyle.

Toxoid

Vaccine that induces immunity to a toxin rather than a bacterium or virus.

Vaccine reaction signs

Signs indicating a reaction to vaccination, such as vomiting, salivation, dyspnea, hives, lack of coordination, facial swelling.

Regenerative medicine

Use of cells and growth factors to repair damaged or poorly functioning tissues or organs.

Stem cells

Cells capable of differentiating into various tissue types; source of tissue renewal.

Nutraceuticals

Food components with health benefits; not FDA-evaluated for safety or efficacy.

Chondroprotective glucosamine

Agents that slow cartilage erosion; do not heal or regenerate cartilage, best used before arthritis.

Herbal medicine

Use of plants to treat disease; plant material can be dried, powdered, or formulated.

Triage

Evaluation to determine which patient is most severely ill and should be seen first.

Crash cart

Mobile resuscitation kit with meds and equipment (airway tools, IV supplies, monitors, etc.).