| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| aural | pertaining to the ears |
| balling gun | a metal device with a long handle that has a plunger at the base used to hold medicine to administer to large animals |
| controlled substance | prescription drugs that have the potential for abuse or addiction, also called scheduled drugs |
| controlled substance license | paper given by the DEA to allow a veterinarian to prescribe scheduled drugs |
| controlled substance log | written entry is required for every substance used or dispensed by the facility |
| dram | the measurement size of vials or bottles |
| Drug Enforcement Agency | government agency that sets regulations and guidelines for ordering, storing, and dispensing controlled drugs |
| ear mites | microscopic parasites that live within the ear canal |
| efficacy | the strength of a drug |
| hematoma | the rupture of blood vessel causing a fluid filled pocket of blood |
| over the counter drugs | medications that do not require a prescription |
| pet piller | small device, usually made of plastic, that has a long thin handle with a plunger on the end to administer medications to small animals |
| pharmacy | the area where medications are stored and prepared for veterinary patients |
| pill counting tray | tool used to count out tablets or capsules to send home with a patient |
| pinna | the ear flap |
| prescription | rx, type of medication, amount of medication and directions for use of the medication prepared by the vet |
| prescription drug | medication prescribed by the vet |
| prescription label | label to indicate to the owner how to properly give the medication and idenify the medication |
| scheduled drug | presciption drugs that have the potential for abuse and addiction |
| topical | a drug applied to the skin |
| tragus | opening of the ear canal structure, includes the haired area |
