Question | Answer |
Anthelmintic: | works against intestinal worms |
Antitussive: | cough suppressant |
Oral: | by mouth |
Intramuscular: | into the muscle |
Miotic agent: | constrict pupils |
Anticoagulant: | inhibits clot formation |
Antipyretic: | reduces fever |
Anticonvulsant: | prevents seizure |
Intraperitoneal: | into abdominal peritoneal cavity |
Subcutaneous: | under the skin |
Prescription drug: | drugs limited in their availability so that a referral from a doctor is needed to obtain them |
Rectal: | by rectum |
Intradermal: | into skin layer |
Dosage: | amount of medication based on units per weight of animal |
Antibiotic: | inhibits growth of or kills bacteria |
Mucolytic: | breaks up mucus and reduces viscosity |
Viscosity: | resistance to flow of a fluid |
Neoplasm: | abnormal new growth of tissue in animals |
Loading dose: | large initial dosage of a substance |
Malignancy: | tendency to progress in virulence |
Emetic: | induces vomiting |
Intravenous: | into the vein |
Intraarterial: | into an artery |
Enteral: | administered through routes of GI tract |
Asepsis: | state without infection |
Intraocular: | within the eye |
Controlled substance: | drug or chemical whose possession and use is controlled by law |
Disinfectant: | chemical agent that kills or prevents growth of microorganisms on inanimate objects |
Chronotrope: | changes heart rate |
Efficacy: | extent to which a drug causes the intended effects |
Dose: | amount of medication measured |
Pharmacology: | study of characteristics and uses of drugs |
Anesthetic: | produces lack of sensation |
Sterilize: | destroy organisms including bacterial endospores |
Inotrope: | affects muscle contraction |
Immunosuppressent: | prevent or decrease the body's reaction to invasion by disease or foreign material |
Antipruritic agent: | controls itching |
Cytoxic agent: | kills or damages cells |
Antiemetic: | prevents vomiting |
Antidiarrheal: | prevents diarrhea |
Drug: | chemical agent that affects living processes |
Nonparenteral: | administered through GI tract |
Percutaneous: | through the skin |
Intratracheal: | into trachea |
Intrathecal: | within a sheath |
Endectocide: | kills both internal and external parasites |
Mydriatic agent: | dilates pupils |
Transdermal: | across the skin |
Antiseptic: | kills or prevents growth of microorganisms on living tissue |
Antineoplastic agent: | treats neoplasms usually against malignancies |
Generic drug: | medication not protected by a brand name, or trademark |
Inhalation: | vapors taken in through nose and mouth and absorbed into bloodstream through lungs |
Analgesic: | substance that relives pain without affecting consciousness |
Sublingual: | under the tongue |
Parenteral: | routes other than GI tract |
Over the counter drug: | medication that may be purchased without a prescription |
Intraosseous: | into bone medullary cavity |
Nebulization: | process of making a fine mist; drug administration |