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Ch. 50
Pharmacy Procedures
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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