Abbreviations
q.
Every
Pharmacology
The study of medicine which focuses on the uses, effects, and modes of actions in drugs
Example of a Solid Drug Form
Tablets and Capsules
Important Factors to Consider
1. Weight of Animal
2. Required Dosage
3. Drug Concentration
Cephalexin 500mg BID, PO 14 days
(Include Quantity)
Give one caps, by mouth, twice a day (every 12 hours) for 14 days
Quantity: 28 tabs
Abbreviation for Every Other Day
q.o.d.
Drug
Substance used to treat, cure, prevent, or diagnose a condition
What is a solution?
A liquid containing 1 or more drug substances in a solvent
Two Reasons why wrong amounts of a drug can be dangerous
1. Ineffective
2. Toxic
(Include Quantity)
Give 1 caps, by mouth, three times a day (every 8 hours) for 10 days
Quantity: 30 tabs
Abbreviation for One Time Every Day
q.d.
Name the Three Classifications of Drugs mentioned in ICEV
-Diagnostic
-Therapeutic
-Preventative
What is a Topical drug used for?
Bonus points-name a disadvantage of topical drugs
Used for the skin or mucuous membranes
Bonus points-
-Hair must be shaved in order to gain good medical contact with the skin
-Animals will lick off
How much of a drug does a 30kg dog need if the dose is 10mg drug/kg weight?
300 mg drug
Enalapril 10mg, SID, PO 30 days
(Include Quantity)
Give 1 caps, once daily (every 24 hours), by mouth for 30 days
Quantity: 30 tabs
a.s.
Left Ear
Pharmacokinetics
The study of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion
What is an extract?
A substance gathered from plants, animals, or bacteria and used as a drug.
You need to prepare a dose of ketamine sufficient to restrain a 20lb cat. It is recommended to use 15mg/kg IV ir IM. The concentration of ketamine in the vial is 100 mg/ml. What volume of ketamine is the required dosage for this cat?
.0165ml or .01 ml of injection
Heartguard 0-25lbs, 1 tab PO QMT for 6 months
(Include Quantity)
Give 1 caps, by mouth, one a month (every 30 days), for 6 months
Quantity: 6 tabs
p.r.n.
Administer as Needed
Pharmacodynamics
The study of the biochemical and physiological effects of drugs and their actions
Name 5 different injectable routes
Intramuscular, Intravenous, Subcutaneous,
Intraperitoneal, Intramammary, Intradermal,
Intra-arterial, Intra-cardiac, Intra-articular,
Intraosseous
Your patient, Rover-the dog, will be receiving a prescription that recommends .5cc/1.5kg weight. If the concentration of the drug is .5 cc of drug/ .2ml of liquid, what volume of this injection should be administered to a 40lb patient?
2.4 ml of injection
Amoxicillin 200mg, QID, PO 30 days
Give 1 caps, by mouth, four times a day (every 4 hours) for 30 days
Quantity: 120 caps