Veterinary Technology Chapter 17: Drugs & Dissection

Veterinary Technology - Chapter 17: Drugs & Dissection

• Pharmacology Terms:

  • Prescription drug: A medication that requires a doctor's order.
  • Over-the-counter drug (OTC): A medication that can be purchased without a prescription.
  • Generic drug / nonproprietary drug: A medication with a common name, not a brand name.
  • Contraindication: A reason why a medication shouldn't be given.
  • Diffusion: The spreading of substances across a membrane.
  • Dosage: The amount of a medication given.
  • Dosage interval: The time between doses of a medication.
  • Dose: The amount of a medication.
  • Drug: Any substance that produces a biological effect.
  • Endogenous: Produced within the body.
  • Exogenous: Produced outside the body.
  • Hypertonic: Having a higher concentration of solute than another solution.
  • Hypotonic: Having a lower concentration of solute than another solution.
  • Isotonic: Having the same concentration of solute as another solution.
  • Osmosis: The movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane.
  • Prevention/prophylaxis: Action that helps prevent the possibility of illness or disease.
  • Regimen: A planned course or method for treatment.
  • Turgor: The firmness of tissues or cells.

• Routes of Administration:

  • Inhalation: A medication is introduced into the lungs, usually in gas or vapor form.
  • Injection (inj): Medication given by needle.
  • Intra-arterial (IA): Medication injected into an artery.
  • Intracardiac (IC): Medication injected directly into the heart.
  • Intradermal (ID): Medication injected into the dermis (skin).
  • Intramuscular (IM): Medication injected into a muscle.
  • Intraosseous (IO): Medication injected into a bone.
  • Intraperitoneal (IP): Medication injected into the abdominal cavity.
  • Intrathecal: Medication injected into the sheath surrounding the spinal cord.
  • Intratracheal: Medication administered into the trachea.
  • Intravenous (IV): Medication injected into a vein.
  • Nebulization: A way of administering medication into the lungs using a mist.
  • Nonparenteral: Medication administered orally, topically, or rectally.
  • Oral (PO or p.o.): Taking medication by mouth.
  • (Nothing orally = NPO or n.p.o.): No oral intake.
  • Parenteral: Medication administered by injection.
  • Percutaneous: Medication applied onto the skin.
  • Rectal: Medication administered into the rectum.
  • Subcutaneous (Sub Q, SQ or SC): Medication injected beneath the skin.

Drug Categories

• Analgesic: Relieves pain.
• Anesthetic: Produces loss of sensation.
• Anthelmintic: Kills parasitic worms.
• Antibiotic: Kills bacteria.
• Bactericidal: Kills bacteria.
• Bacteriostatic: Inhibits bacterial growth.
• Anticoagulant: Prevents blood clotting.
• Anticonvulsant: Prevents seizures.
• Antidiarrheal: Treats diarrhea.
• Antiemetic: Prevents vomiting.
• Antipruritic: Relieves itching.
• Antipyretic: Reduces fever.
• Antiseptic: Kills microorganisms on living tissues.
• Antitussive: Suppresses coughing.
• Asepsis: Absence of disease-causing microorganisms.
• Cytotoxic agent: Kills cells.
• Disinfectant: Kills microorganisms on inanimate objects.
• Emetic: Induces vomiting.
• Immunosuppressant: Suppresses the immune system.
• Sterilize: Kills all microorganisms.

Weights and Measures (Abbreviations)

• Includes common abbreviations for measurements like cm, g, kg, L, m, mg, ml, cc, mm.

Surgical Terminology

• Includes surgical procedures like fenestration, fracture, friable, incise, intraop, laceration, lavage, ligate , lumpectomy.
• Surgical equipment like autoclave, bandage, boxlock, cast, cautery, drain, drape, dressing, elevator.

Test your knowledge of key pharmacology terms related to veterinary technology in Chapter 17. This quiz covers essential concepts such as prescription drugs, generic drugs, and the biological effects of various substances. Prepare yourself for practical applications in veterinary care!