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VET 150-Pharmacology

General Pharmacology

TermDefinition
Vet techs must understand... -components of a valid VCPR -proper labeling of dispensed products -how to educate clients -the proper use of products to prevent toxicity or residue -the laws that apply to drug use
Pharmacology the science that deals with the origin, nature, chemistry, effects, and uses of drugs
Indications the reasons for using the drugs.
Contraindications the reasons for not using the durgs.
Pharmacokinetics complex sequence of events that occurs after a drug is administered to the patient; describes the motion of the drugs
Pharmacodynamics study of the mechanisms by which the drugs produce physiologic changes in the body; the study of how the drugs work
Toxicity how adverse drug reactions affect the body
Drug Sources -plants, minerals, bacteria, molds, animals, laboratories.
Plant Compounds -Alkaloids (end in -ine; atropine, caffeine, nicotine) -Glycosides (end in -in; digoxin, digitoxin) -gums -resins -oils
Inactive Ingredients -binder, coating, colorings, disintegrants, emulsifiers, fillers.
Binder holds tablet together Ex: Cellulose, lactase, starch
Created by: Riley.Scherf
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