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Pharmacology 3
Question | Answer |
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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 |