VET 124_ Pharmacology Proctored Exam Review Flashcards _ Quizlet

Course Title: VET 124: Pharmacology
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Related Study Sets:
- VTNE (Veterinary Technician National Examination)
- Penn Foster Veterinary Pharmacology (493 terms)
- Penn Foster VET 124 Final Exam (289 terms)

Indications: Reasons for administering a drug to a patient.
Contraindications: Reasons for not administering a drug to a patient.
Legend Drugs: Drugs that can cause severe harm if misused and are regulated by the FDA as prescription drugs.
- Label: "Caution: Federal law restricts this drug's use to licensed veterinarians."
Veterinarian-Client Relationship: The veterinarian is responsible for diagnosing and treating the animal, and the client must comply with all instructions.
Regimen: Consists of drug type, route of administration, dosage, frequency, and duration.
Common Frequency Abbreviations:
- t.i.d.: Three times daily
- b.i.d.: Two times daily
- q.i.d.: Four times a day

Definition: The series of processes that occur after drug administration, influencing bioavailability, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
Routes of Administration:
- Oral (PO): Taken by mouth.
- Intravenous (IV): Direct injection into a vein.
- Intramuscular (IM): Injection into muscle tissue; may be painful.
- Subcutaneous (SQ or SC): Injection into tissue beneath the skin.
- Intradermal: Injection within the skin.
- Intraperitoneal: Injection into the abdominal cavity.
- Intraarterial: Injection into an artery.
- Intraarticular: Injection into a joint.
- Intracardiac: Injection into the heart.
- Intramedullary: Injection into bone marrow.
- Epidural/Subdural: Injection near spinal cord; mainly for anesthesia and pain control.
- Nebulizer: Inhalation of medication in fine mist form.
- Metered-dose inhaler: Hand-held device for inhalation.
- Anesthetic gases: Administered via vaporizers.
- Transdermal: Medications