Flashcards: Veterinary Pharmacology and Disease Diagnosis — 10 cartões

Core principles — definition?

Fundamental concepts guiding drug use and treatment.

Pharmacology — definition?

Study of drugs, their effects, and mechanisms.

Drug classes — main types?

Antibiotics, anthelmintics, anti-inflammatories, hormones, sedatives.

Drug dosage — importance?

Ensures efficacy and safety in animals.

Clinical examination — steps?

History, distant exam, close exam, systematic approach.

Antibiotics — function?

Inhibit or kill bacteria.

Anthelmintics — target?

Eliminate parasitic worms.

Anti-inflammatory drugs — example?

NSAIDs like phenylbutazone, flunixin.

Hormones — veterinary use?

Regulate reproduction and treat disorders.

Drug classes — examples?

Antibiotics, anthelmintics, NSAIDs, hormones.