Pharmacy and Pharmacology Flashcards
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Which of the following is an example of a compounded medication in veterinary medicine?
Answer: A flavored liquid suspension made from a tablet for a cat that refuses pills
Compounding involves preparing a customized formulation (such as a flavored liquid) from an existing drug when a commercially suitable form is unavailable.
What does the abbreviation 'SQ' or 'SC' indicate on a prescription label?
Answer: Subcutaneous route of administration
SQ or SC stands for subcutaneous, meaning the drug is administered into the tissue beneath the skin.
Which drug is most commonly used to treat hyperthyroidism in cats?
Answer: Methimazole
Methimazole (Tapazole) inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis and is the most common medical treatment for feline hyperthyroidism.
A technician must reconstitute a vial of ampicillin powder. The label states 'add 9.6 mL sterile water to yield 10 mL of 250 mg/mL solution.' What does this process describe?
Answer: Reconstitution
Reconstitution is the process of adding a diluent to a lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder to prepare it for injection or use.
Which type of drug interaction occurs when two drugs compete for the same plasma protein binding sites, potentially increasing free drug levels?
Answer: Protein binding displacement
Protein binding displacement occurs when one drug displaces another from albumin binding sites, increasing the free (active) concentration of the displaced drug.
Which ophthalmic drug class is used to treat glaucoma in dogs by reducing aqueous humor production?
Answer: Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (e.g., dorzolamide, brinzolamide) reduce aqueous humor production, lowering intraocular pressure in glaucoma.
What is the withdrawal time of a drug in food-producing animals?
Answer: Period after drug administration before the animal or its products are safe for human consumption
Withdrawal time is the mandatory period that must elapse after the last drug dose before the animal or its products (meat, milk, eggs) can enter the human food supply.