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Ch. 50
Pharmacy Procedures
Term | Definition |
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tragus | opening of the ear canal structure |
aural | pertaining to the ears |
topical | drug administered to the skin |
balling gun | device with a long handle and a plunger at the base. Used to administer oral medication to large animals |
scheduled drug | prescription drug that has the potential for abuse. Controlled substance. |
controlled substance | prescription drug that has the potential for abuse. Scheduled drug. |
prescription label | label that give administration directions and medication identification |
Controlled Substance license | given by the DEA to allow a vet to prescribe controlled drugs |
prescription (RX) | type , amount, and directions for use of medication prepared by the vet |
controlled substance log | written entry required for every controlled substance used or dispensed |
pinna | ear flap |
dram | measurement size of vials or bottles |
pill counting tray | tool used to count out tablets or capsules |
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) | government agency that sets regulations and guidelines for ordering, storing, and dispensing controlled drugs |
pharmacy | area where medication are stored and prepared |
ear mites | microscopic parasites that live in the ear canal |
pet piller | device that helps administer oral medication to small animals |
efficacy | strength of the drug |
hematoma | the rupture of a blood vessel causing a fluid filled pocket of blood |
over-the- counter drugs | drugs that do not require a prescription |
BID | twice per day |
disp | dispense |
od | right eye |
os | left eye |
ou | both eyes |
PO | by mouth |
prn | as needed |
q | every |
q4h | every 4 hours |
q8h | every 8 hours |
qd | every day |
SID | once per day |
TID | three times per day |
QID | four times per day |
QOD | every other day |
STAT | immediately |
kg | kilogram |
g | gram |
mg | milligram |
pound | lb |
grain | gr |
oz | ounce |
L | liter |
mL | milliliter |
dl | deciliter |
cc | cubic centimeter |
TBL or Tbsp | tablespoon |
tsp | teaspoon |
gal | gallon |
qt | quart |
pt | pint |
c | cup |
fl oz | fluid ounce |
emetics | cause vomiting |
antiemetics | stop vomiting |
antidiarrheal agents | lessen diarrhea |
cathartics | increase bowels or loosen stools |
Antacids | stop stomach acid |
diuretics | increase urine production |
antibiotics | kill/stop the growth of bacteria |
anti-inflamatories | reduce inflammation/swelling |
analgesics | relieve pain |
anesthetics | numbing drug |
anticonvulsants | stop seizures |
stimulants | excites activity of an organ |
tranquilizers | sedates/calms anxious patients |
solid | tablets, gel capsules and coated tablets |
solution | drug that is dissolved in a liquid and will not settle if left sitting (syrups and elixirs) |
suspension | drug that is suspended but not dissolved in the liquid. Particles will settle and must be shaken before administered. |
extract | agent composed of prepared plant/animal parts rather than manufactured chemicals |
topical | drugs applied to the surface of the skin (lotions and liniments) |
semisolid | drugs that are semisolid at room temp. and applied to the skin (ointments and pastes) |
injectable | drugs that are administered via needle and syringe |
IV | injected into the vein |
IM | injected into the muscle |
SQ | subcutaneous - injected into the skin |
Oral | given by mouth for digestive absorbtion |
Inhalation | administered by aerosol, mist or gas for respiratory absorption |
CI drug classification | no medical value drug: highest restrictions |
C-II drug classification | highly addictive drug |
C-III drug classifications | some potential for abuse |
C-IV drug classification | low potential for abuse |
C-V drug classification | subject to state/local regulation. Low abuse |