Preparing Prescriptions Flashcards

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List the different kinds of oral medication used in small animal medicine

A

Pills, Caplets, Capsules, Powders, Liquids, Creams, Ointments and transdermal patches.

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2
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What is implied when a pill is scored?

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That there is an equal amount of medication on either side of the score

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What is a common reason for pills to be dispensed in blister packs or foil?

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To protect the medication from light, moisture and or air.

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4
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Name a hazard of mixing powdered medication into a pet’s regular diet

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You may create an aversion for that food in the pet

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5
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Name 2 ways that medication can be given to an entire herd or flock.

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Through medicated feed and through the water supply

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What step should an owner or a farmer take before putting a needle into the stopper of a bottle to draw up medication for injection.

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Wipe the stopper with alcohol and allow the alcohol to evaporate.

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True or False. It is a good idea to use large bore needles to draw up medications for injection

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False. Large bore needles will rapidly damage the stopper.

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True of False. There are no licensed transdermal medication available to Veterinarians in Canada.

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False. There is a transdermal appetite stimulant called Mirataz available in Canada.

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9
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What are 2 important risks associated with the use of fentanyl patches in veterinary patients?

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Overdose is a risk in small patients and there is a risk of human abuse.

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True or False. Prescriptions can be made up safely with the involvement of only one staff member?

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False. Having another staff member check the accuracy of a prescription is an essential safety check.

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Where can you find the rules regarding the information that is legally required on a prescription label in Nova Scotia?

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In the Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association bylaws which are available on their website.

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12
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What steps are involved in double checking a prescription?

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Verify that the drug dispensed matches the drug on the original bottle and in the patient’s file. Count the pills and return them to the labelled bottle.

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13
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When prescribing a drug from 2 different bottles, which expiry date should be used?

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The shortest expiry date.

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What information regarding the drug is required on a prescription label?

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Name of drug and strength​, date dispensed, quantity dispensed , DIN Number​ & expiry date, directions for use, ​warnings about product safety, handling and withdrawal times if necessary.

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15
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What information regarding the client is required on a prescription label?

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The client’s name

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16
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What information about the patient/patients is required on a prescription label?

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The name, for small animal patients and production unit for large animal patients.

17
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What information about the veterinarian and veterinary practice is required on a prescription label?

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The name of the prescribing licensed veterinarian ​and the name, address and phone number of dispensing practice

18
Q

What statement is required on the label of all veterinary prescriptions?

A

Veterinary Use Only

19
Q

Which part of the meniscus should you measure to when measuring liquid medications?

A

The bottom of the meniscus.

20
Q

What types of fluids should not be used subcutaneously?

A

Plasmalyte products, half normal saline (0.45%), hypertonic saline (3%), sterile water and dextrose.