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Pharmacology 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| You can get OTC drugs | Without exam or doctor approval |
| You can get Rx | Only when prescribed by a doctor |
| Corticosteroids | Treat inflammation, inflamed skin, and autoimmune diseases |
| Corticosteroid side effects | PU/PD - increased hunger - weight gain, and more |
| Antibiotics | kills bacteria - NOT VIRUS |
| Broad spectrum | Kills many bacteria |
| Narrow spectrum | Kill less bacteria |
| Antibiotics side effects | Diarrhea, vomiting, and possible allergic reactions |
| Prophylactically | Given preventively |
| What animal is given antibiotic prophylactically? | Livestock |
| What is the problem with giving antibiotic prophylactically | Creates antibiotic resistance |
| Anthelmintic | anti parasitic medication |
| Anthelmintic medication is given prophylactically in | companion animals and livestock |
| Anthelmintic side effect | rare, but vomiting |
| NSAIDS | Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs |
| NSAID treats | Pain. fever, and inflammation |