Rev. ed. of: Pharmacology for veterinary technicians. 2nd ed. 1997.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Introduction to veterinary pharmacology and therapeutic applications -- Pharmacy procedures, drug handling, and dosage calculations -- Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics: the principles of how drugs work -- Drugs affecting the gastrointestinal tract -- Drugs affecting the cardiovascular system -- Drugs affecting the respiratory system -- Drugs affecting the endocrine system -- Drugs affecting the nervous system: analgesics, anesthetics, and stimulants -- Drugs affecting the nervous system: anticonvulsants and behavior-modifying drugs -- Antimicrobials -- Disinfectants and antiseptics -- Antiparasitics -- Antiinflamatory drugs -- Answers to self-assessment review questions and application questions.