Compounding Flashcards
what are the 4 categories of veterinary medications
1) drugs
2) biologics
3) pesticides
4) VHPs
biologics are regulated by:
a) VDD
b) veterinary drugs directorate
c) CFIA
d) pesticide mgmt regulatory agency
c) CFIA
VHP are regulated by:
a) VDD
b) veterinary drugs directorate
c) CFIA
d) pesticide mgmt regulatory agency
a
Drugs are regulated by:
a) VDD
b) veterinary drugs directorate
c) CFIA
d) pesticide mgmt regulatory agency
b
pesticides are regulated by:
a) VDD
b) veterinary drugs directorate
c) CFIA
d) pesticide mgmt regulatory agency
d
in order for a vet to dispense/prescribe medications there must be a valid
V-C-P-R
drugs are categorized based on (3)
safety concerns; abuse potential; ability of a lay person to understand and execute directions for their use
scheduling of drugs dictates (3)
how drug is ordered for dispensing; how drug is stored; how drug is obtained
NAPRA I drugs include (3)
narcotics (N); controlled drugs (C1-C3); targeted substances (TS)
T/F you need a prescription for NAPRA II drugs
F
NAPRA II drugs can be obtained with/without a pharmacist, and with/without a prescription
with; without
NAPRA III drugs can be obtained with/without a pharmacist, and with/without a prescription
without; without
what class of drugs can be obtained at retail stores
unscheduled
all NAPRA I drugs require
labelling
T/F you can prescribe refills for narcotics
F; need to label as dispense x pills every y days
whos responsibility is it to communicate with a client on medication use
the veterinarian
what is compounding
the combining of two or more ingredients, of which at least one is a drug or pharmacologically active component, to create a final drug in an appropriate dosage form
T/F splitting a tablet into two is an example of compounding
T
if you are giving a client a compounded drug, informed consent must include (3)
drug is not approved by the VDD of Health Canada; list of any potential ADRs; drug efficacy may be unknown and the drug is not rigorously tested
reporting ADRs from compounded products to the ADD of Health Canada is (voluntary/involuntary)
voluntary
why must you have a valid VCPR before prescribing compounded medications
to ensure that the response to therapy can be monitored
what is the biggest difference between compounded products and generic/brand-name products
generic/brand-names are HEALTH CANADA APPROVED
T/F generics are deemed bioequivalent to brand-name products
T
Generic/brand-name products are Health Canada approved. What 4 implications does this have
1) good manufacturing practices
2) subject to inspection
3) safety and efficacy data known
4) stability is known
