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Lecture 1-3 Flashcards

1
Q

what is required before a vet can dispense prescription drugs

A

valid veterinary client patient relationship (VCPR)

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2
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two things that the vet takes responsibility for when issuing prescription drugs

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The health of the animal
The need for treatment

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3
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with a VCPR, the client agrees to what

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to follow the doctors orders

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4
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with a VCPR, The veterinarian has sufficient _______ of the animal to make a diagnosis

A

knowledge

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5
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with a VCPR, the vet must have seen the patient ______

A

recently

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6
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with a VCPR, the vet must be available for _________

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follow up

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7
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three reasons why vet tech need to know about VCPR even though its the doctors responsibility

A

clients don’t understand this

clients will ask you to dispense meds without an exam

vet techs needs excellent customer service skills to handle these situations

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8
Q

the best kind of statement to give to a client about need a VCPR before getting meds

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“we don’t want to guess on Fluffy’s health so let’s set up an appointment to have the doctor take a look at her and find out as soon as possible”

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9
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two reasons why prescription drugs require FDA approval

A

specific species
specific indications

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10
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what does this graphic indicate

A

DEA Scheduled Controlled Substance

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11
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Prescription drugs must be properly _______ before dispensing

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labeled

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12
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To dispense prescription drugs, Appropriate ________ and _________ records must be maintained

A

dispensing
treatment

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13
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prescription drugs Should be dispensed only in ________ required for the treatment of the animal for which the drug is dispensed

A

quantities

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14
Q

you should avoid unlimited ______ with prescription drugs

A

refills

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15
Q

making the order to use a prescription drug based on the diagnosis.

A

prescribing

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16
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filling a prescription order

A

dispensing

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17
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what must you have to dispense prescription drugs - this is why it is illegal for a vet clinic to fill a prescription written by someone else

A

pharmacy license

vets can diagnose and prescribe the drug themselves directly to patients

18
Q

can a vets office allow anyone to purchase prescription food from them

A

yes

19
Q

what should you do before selling a prescription food to a non client - as a CYA

A

call the non clients vets office and verify the correct food for their pet

20
Q

Prescription drugs are only effective if the _____ _____ is being used

A

right one

21
Q

what is the only way to know that you are using the right drug for a pet

A

getting a diagnosis

22
Q

Four approved ways, by federal law, that drugs can be used off label

A

species not listed in the labeling

use for indications (disease and other conditions) not listed in the labeling

use at dosage levels, frequencies, or routes of administration other than those stated in the labeling

deviation from labeled withdrawal time based on these different uses.

23
Q

Allows veterinarians some leeway in how prescription drugs are used

A

extra label drug use

24
Q

Three key constrains to Extra label drug use

A

Order of vet with VCPR

No food-animal residue

Conform to regulations in CFR part 530 (Code of Federal Regulation)

25
Q

what does AMDUCA stand for

A

Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act

26
Q

Makes extra label use of approved veterinary drugs legal under specific, well-defined conditions

A

AMDUCA: Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act (1994)

27
Q

11 record requirements under AMDUCA: Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act (1994)

A

Animal ID (individual or group)
Animal species
Number of animals treated
Condition being treated
Name of the drug and active ingredients
Dosage prescribed or used
Duration of treatment
Withdrawal, withholding, or discard time(s) for meat, milk, eggs, or animal-derived food.
Keep records for a minimum of 2 years
Make these records available to the FDA when requested

28
Q

what did AMDUCA do to vets

A

Made it illegal for vets to use the most efficacious drugs

29
Q

Four conditions when compounding is permitted

A

legitimate need for the compound
unique dosing aspects

Unique aspects of the species, size, sex, or medical condition of the patient necessitate compounding

lack of approved animal or human drug alternative

An unacceptable wait time for procuring the approved alternative (backorders or out of stocks)

30
Q

why is Chloramphenicol prohibited for extra label use in all food-producing animals

A

it can cause Aplastic anemia in humans - the body can’t produce enough red blood cells to function function properly

31
Q

what does FARAD stand for

A

Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database

32
Q

what does MUMS stand for

A

Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act

33
Q

legistlation that provides FDA-authorized drugs for less common species and conditions.

A

MUMS: Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act

34
Q

Treatment records must be maintained for _______ years (or otherwise mandated) for all animals treated

A

two

35
Q

who must also keep records for food animals receiving prescription drugs

A

food animal owners

36
Q

All prescription drugs dispensed must be properly ________

A

labeled

37
Q

11 things that must be on the prescription label

A

name (clinic and doctor), address and phone number of vet

name of client

name of pet and species

date of prescribing or dispensing

drug, qty and strength

dosage, frequency and duration

route of admin

cautionary statements

expiration date (of drug)

number of refills

withdrawal times (if applicable)

38
Q

five things that must be on the dispensing container

A
  1. Veterinarian’s name and address
  2. Name of the drug (active ingredient)
  3. ID of the animal to be treated
  4. Adequate directions for proper use
  5. Cautionary statements, as needed, including withdrawal times
39
Q

clients need to be informed about _______, ________ and _______

A

handling
storage
disposal

40
Q

Keep _______drugs separate from _______ drugs in the clinic

A

prescription
OTC

41
Q

Iowa says that prescription drugs have to be in what kind of container

A

childproof (Iowa law 811 12.1-12.4)

42
Q

why are drugs usually marked up at the vets office

A

to subsidize very low prices for services

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