VET 150 - Veterinary Pharmacology

1. Illustrate principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
2. Classify general types and groups of drugs, their actions and interactions.
3. Identify the regulatory framework veterinarians work under in prescribing, dispensing, and labeling medications.
4. Calculate dosages and demonstrate understanding of expected outcome of administered medication.

1. Identify the regulatory framework veterinarians work under in prescribing medications.
2. Identify toxicologic agents in small animal practice and applications of decontamination and antidote therapy.
3. Use weights and measures correctly.
4. Calculate dosages.
5. Differentiate between abnormal and normal responses to medication.
6. Compare and contrast drug administration routes, variable patient physiology, and expected outcomes.
7. Differentiate prescription drugs from over-the-counter drugs.
8. Label and package dispensed drugs correctly.

1. Principles of Pharmacology
   1. Chemistry and physical chemistry behavior in pharmacologic agents
      1. pH
      2. stability
      3. physical incompatibility
   2. Pharmacokinetics
   3. Pharmacodynamics
   4. Normal and abnormal responses to medications
   5. Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion
2. Drug Nomenclature
   1. Chemical
   2. Generic
   3. Trade
3. Veterinary Pharmacologic Regulations
   1. FDA
   2. AMDUCA
   3. Label and Extra-label drug use
   4. Withdrawal times
   5. State regulations
4. Drug Groups, Categories and Effects
   1. Fluid therapy agents
      1. Crystalloids
      2. Colloids
      3. Introduction to transfusion medicine
   2. Topical dermatologic, otic, and ophthalmologic preparations
   3. Antimicrobials
   4. Antiparasitics
   5. Anti-inflammatories
   6. Drugs affecting the gastrointestinal system
   7. Drugs affecting the urinary system
   8. Drugs affecting the cardiovascular system
   9. Drugs affecting the respiratory system
   10. Drugs affecting the endocrine system
   11. Drugs affecting the reproductive system
   12. Drugs affecting the nervous system
   13. Drugs involved in sedation, anesthesia, and analgesia
   14. Chemotherapeutic drugs
   15. Biologics
   16. Nutraceuticals
5. Clinical Pharmacology
   1. Patient factors
   2. Best delivery route with dosage preparation options
   3. Patient tolerance
   4. Drug resistance
   5. Addressing alterations in absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination
6. Drug Doses and Calculations
   1. Weights
   2. Measures
   3. Calculation