VAT 140 Pharmacology Drugs Form and Names

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What is the branch of medicine concerned with the uses, effects, and modes of actions of drugs?

  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Physiology
  • Pharmacology (correct)
  • Pathology

Which name refers to the nonproprietary name for the drug Acetaminophen?

  • Proprietary name
  • N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl-)acetamide
  • Chemical name
  • Tylenol (correct)

What are some examples of solid dosage forms?

  • Elixir, Syrup
  • Suppository, Liniment
  • Capsule, Tablet (correct)
  • Syrup, Elixir

Which component is NOT a part of a prescription?

<p>Date of birth of the animal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Rx symbol on a prescription stand for?

<p>Recipe (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Sig.' stand for on a prescription?

<p>Signa (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct conversion from 1mg to grams?

<p>0.001g (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If 3.5mcg needs to be converted to milligrams, what is the correct answer?

<p>0.0035mg (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For a 13lb dog needing Propofol at a dose of 4mg/kg, how many mL of Propofol should be drawn up if the concentration is 1gr/100mL?

<p>2.36mL (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a medication is dosed at 1mg/kg and a cat weighs 10lb, how much of the medication does it need if the concentration is 10mg/mL?

<p>2.27mg (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the given information, what is the correct conversion from 1 grain to milligrams?

<p>64.8mg (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a patient needs a dose of 22mg/kg and weighs 7lb, how many tablets of a 500mg medication should be dispensed?

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