7-Veterinary Pharmacy Flashcards
(52 cards)
1
Q
AD
A
Right ear
2
Q
AS
A
Left ear
3
Q
AU
A
Both ears
4
Q
OD
A
Right eye
5
Q
Os
A
Left eye
6
Q
Ou
A
Both eyes
7
Q
BID
A
Twice daily ( q 12 h)
8
Q
PRN
A
As necessary
9
Q
QD
A
Once daily ( q 24 hr)
10
Q
QID
A
Four times daily (q 6 h)
11
Q
QOD
A
Every other day EOD
12
Q
TID
A
Three times daily (q 8 h)
13
Q
Cap
A
Capsule
14
Q
g or gm
A
Gram
15
Q
gtt
A
Drops
16
Q
Kg
A
Kilogram
17
Q
mg
A
Milligram
18
Q
ml or cc
A
Milliliter
19
Q
mcg
A
Microgram
20
Q
Oz
A
Ounce
21
Q
Tab
A
Tablet
22
Q
IM
A
Intramuscular
23
Q
IN
A
Intranasal
24
Q
IO
A
Intraosseous
25
IV
Intravenous
26
NPO
Nothing by mouth
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PO
By mouth
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SC of SQ
Subcutaneous
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Prescription labeling includes :
1. Owners name
2. Pets name
3. Date
4. Drug name/ Strenght, quantity, directions
5. Expiration date, prescribing vet
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Prescription requirements
1. owners name and address
2. Pet name and specie
3. Date, drug, Strenght, formulation, number prescribed
4. Refills allowed, administration instructions, vet signature
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FDA
Food and drug administration
Multi yr, multi million approved process
Product save and effective for intended use
Licensed for specific species
Only with prescription
32
EPA
Environmental protection agency
Undergo required pre approval testing
Pesticides insecticides fungicide rodenticide
Purchased at vet office or store
33
Generic drug name
Official name of drug, fda approved must have >90% similar to trademark product
34
Trade drug name
Developed by pharmaceutical company request approval of drugs as exclusive property
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Antibiotics
Treatment of bacterial infection
36
Anti-inflammatory ( NSAIDs , steroids )
Pain relieving medications that treat or prevent inflammation
37
Opioids
Morphine derivative medications used to treat pain
38
Sedatives / tranquilizers
Immobilized patients and decrease anxiety
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Parasiticides
Treatment of internal and external parasites
40
Insulin
Hormone secreted by pancreas regulates metabolism of sugar from bloodstream.
- injections to regulate glucose level
- 20U/ml and 100 U/ml
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Fluid therapy
Contributing to dehydration, hypotension, electrolytes abnormalities
- intravenous or subcutaneous
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Intravenous fluid therapy
Thru peripheral catheter directly into circulation
- more significant illnesses, pts who are NPO
- rapid, given at diff rates
- requires hospitalization
43
Subcutaneous fluid therapy
Underneath skin to be passively absorbed into circulation
- mild illness , pts w chronic condition who are prone to dehydration
- can be administered at home
- slow absorption , can't give dextrose SC
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Compound medication
Mixing drugs by pharmacist to fit unique needs of pt
-extra label - med lack fda approval
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Therapeutic foods
Particular type of food formulated for specific med condition
-prescription needed
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Nutriceutical
Product isolated or purified from foods , generally sold in medicinal forms not associated with food and demostrated to have physiological benefits or provide protection against chronic disease
- not stringently regulated
- no prescription needed -omega 3 , glucosamine
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Narcotica
Controlled substances
- group mess induce numbness, stupor, used to relieve pain or sedation -morphine, pentobarbital euthanasia
- stringently regulated by DEA
- only DEA licensed vets can order /prescribe
48
locked box
Controlled substances required to be store behind two locks
-Vet responsible for maintaining the key to lock
49
controlled
Substance
Log
Logbook maintained in vet office where record of a;; controlled substances dispensing must be kept
- Require by law
- Discrepancies should be brought up to vet or tech
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adverse drug events
reported to fda, pharmautical company,
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adverse events for topical meds
contact to report event to national pesticide info center
52
online pharmacies
to find legitimate pharmancy check out VIPPS online database