Applied Pharmacology for the Veterinary TechnicianRevised and updated, the third edition of this innovative reference presents the fundamental principles of pharmacology, administration of drugs, and pharmacologic calculations. It addresses all major categories of drugs in a consistent format, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, clinical uses, dosage forms, and adverse side effects. Illustrated, step-by-step procedures demonstrate the administration of common drug forms.
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... administered ? 2. The order is 15 mg of prednisone , and 10 - mg ( scored ) tablets are on hand . How many tablets will be administered ? 3. The order is 960 mg of SMZ - TMP . Tablets on hand are 240 mg . How many tablets will be ...
... administered ? 2. The order is 15 mg of prednisone , and 10 - mg ( scored ) tablets are on hand . How many tablets will be administered ? 3. The order is 960 mg of SMZ - TMP . Tablets on hand are 240 mg . How many tablets will be ...
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... administered ? 2. The veterinarian orders Cortisate - 20 at 2 mg / lb to be administered intravenously . Your patient weighs 37 lb. The vial of Cortisate - 20 is labeled 20 mg / ml . How many milliliters will be administered ? 3. The ...
... administered ? 2. The veterinarian orders Cortisate - 20 at 2 mg / lb to be administered intravenously . Your patient weighs 37 lb. The vial of Cortisate - 20 is labeled 20 mg / ml . How many milliliters will be administered ? 3. The ...
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... administered each day ? How many milliliters will the boar be administered each day ? How many bottles of medication does the owner need to purchase to treat the boar for 5 days ? 10. A cat weighing 8 lb , which has a small laceration ...
... administered each day ? How many milliliters will the boar be administered each day ? How many bottles of medication does the owner need to purchase to treat the boar for 5 days ? 10. A cat weighing 8 lb , which has a small laceration ...
Contents
Introduction | 2 |
Pharmacodynamics | 13 |
Federal Laws Relating to Drug Development | 20 |
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