Pharm I
A drug may not be used because it may cause harm to the patient
contraindications
Normal routes of drug administration, other than by mouth
Parenteral administration
Macronutrients can be used by the body to produce?
energy
The amino acid Taurine is important to consider when reviewing a pets diet because
it is required in the diet for cats but not for dogs.
The types of fiber that are fermented by bacteria in the large intestine.
soluble fiber
A plan that includes the specific drug, route, dosage, frequency, and duration
drug regimen
Drugs or substances that have potential for abuse by humans
controlled substances
The nutrients used by the body to build tissues, hormones, and enzymes
proteins
The primary function of ________ is to supply energy.
carbohydrates
Vitamin _________ has antioxidant activity which makes it useful as a preservative in pet foods.
Vitamin E
Action of the body on an administered drug
pharmacokinetics
The action of a drug on the body and the mechanism of its action
pharmacodynamics
Which hormones help in regulating blood glucose levels?
insulin and glucagon C
Cholesterol is formed in the body from which essential nutrient?
lipids
Which of the following cannot be synthesized the bodies of dogs and cats?
essential fatty acids
The degree to which a drug is absorbed in to the body and available at the site of action
bioavailability
The amount of solute dissolved in a solvent
concentration
It is important that cats be fed foods with animal proteins since ________ is essential for cats.
arachidonic acid
Deficiency of _________ results in anemia (microcytic hypochromic), weakness, and poor growth; excess amounts can be toxic and may cause gastrointestinal signs and death.
iron
Must be consumed on a regular basis because it cannot be stored in the body
protein
Barrier formed by capillaries that prevents certain substances from entering the brain from the blood
blood brain barrier
Unit of measure that expresses the combining power of a substance; often used for electrolytes, Fentanyl
milliequivalent
This term describes the number of kilocalories that are contained per unit of food.
Energy density
Minerals are classified as macrominerals vs. microminerals based on
the amount required in the diet.
Which vitamins can accumulate to toxic levels in the body? There are three.
vitamins A, D, and K