This classification is based on the way these drugs are used for the treatment of a particular condition. Inotropic, Chronotropic and Dromotropic are different types of cardiac drugs. This classification is based on the way these drugs are used for the treatment of a particular condition. Inotropic drugs affect the force of cardiac contraction. Chronotropic drugs affect the heart rate. Dromotropic drugs affect conduction velocity through the conducting tissues of the heart.
ectoparasite noun a parasite which lives on the skin or outer surface of its host but feeds by piercing the skin. Compare endoparasite
Obtaining a skin scraping. Skin scraping is commonly used to identify mites such as Sarcoptes, Demodex, and Cheyletiella. The skin scraping technique used can vary depending on the specific ectoparasite suspected, as described here. Use a laboratory spatula or a No. 10 scalpel blade dulled by repeatedly scraping the bladeâs edge on a hard surface.