Therapeutics 1

Question 1

What drug factors can be affected by route chosen?

Answer 1

• Route may effect frequency (temperament of animal, owner compliance etc)
• Route may effect efficacy
• Route may effect safety (can be fatal if given wrong way)

Question 2

What owner factors should you consider when choosing a drug?

Answer 2

• Financial considerations for treatment/ diagnosis
• Owner compliance
• Owner education/ training

Question 3

What practice factors can effect your decision when choosing a drug?

Answer 3

• Big corporate practices make big deals with drug companies
• Drugs kept in the pharmacy can limit you
• Practice experience

Question 4

What are the different types of adverse reactions?

Answer 4

1) lack of efficacy
2) exaggerated normal response (often dose related)
3) hypersensitivity (non dose related)
4) toxic effects
5) idiosyncratic

Question 5

What is an adverse event?

Answer 5

Unintended/ noxious response to a drug that occurs within reasonable time frame following administration

Question 6

Who do you report an adverse reaction to?

Answer 6

Vet medicines directorate- an agency of DEFRA