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7-Veterinary Pharmacy Flashcards

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AD

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Right ear

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AS

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Left ear

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AU

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Both ears

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OD

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Right eye

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Os

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Left eye

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Ou

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Both eyes

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BID

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Twice daily ( q 12 h)

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PRN

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As necessary

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QD

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Once daily ( q 24 hr)

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QID

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Four times daily (q 6 h)

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QOD

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Every other day EOD

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TID

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Three times daily (q 8 h)

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Cap

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Capsule

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g or gm

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Gram

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gtt

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Drops

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Kg

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Kilogram

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mg

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Milligram

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ml or cc

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Milliliter

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mcg

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Microgram

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Oz

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Ounce

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Tab

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IM

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Intramuscular

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IN

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Intranasal

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IO

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Intraosseous

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IV

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Intravenous

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NPO

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Nothing by mouth

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PO

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SC of SQ

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Subcutaneous

29
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Prescription labeling includes :

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  1. Owners name
  2. Pets name
  3. Date
  4. Drug name/ Strenght, quantity, directions
  5. Expiration date, prescribing vet
30
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Prescription requirements

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  1. owners name and address
  2. Pet name and specie
  3. Date, drug, Strenght, formulation, number prescribed
  4. Refills allowed, administration instructions, vet signature
31
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FDA

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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
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EPA

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Environmental protection agency

Undergo required pre approval testing

Pesticides insecticides fungicide rodenticide

Purchased at vet office or store

33
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Generic drug name

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Official name of drug, fda approved must have >90% similar to trademark product

34
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Trade drug name

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Developed by pharmaceutical company request approval of drugs as exclusive property

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Antibiotics

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Treatment of bacterial infection

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Anti-inflammatory ( NSAIDs , steroids )

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Pain relieving medications that treat or prevent inflammation

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Opioids

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Morphine derivative medications used to treat pain

38
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Sedatives / tranquilizers

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Immobilized patients and decrease anxiety

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Parasiticides

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Treatment of internal and external parasites

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Insulin

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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

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Contributing to dehydration, hypotension, electrolytes abnormalities

  • intravenous or subcutaneous
42
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Intravenous fluid therapy

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Thru peripheral catheter directly into circulation

  • more significant illnesses, pts who are NPO
  • rapid, given at diff rates
  • requires hospitalization
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Subcutaneous fluid therapy

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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

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Mixing drugs by pharmacist to fit unique needs of pt

-extra label - med lack fda approval

45
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Therapeutic foods

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Particular type of food formulated for specific med condition

-prescription needed

46
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Nutriceutical

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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

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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
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locked box

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Controlled substances required to be store behind two locks

-Vet responsible for maintaining the key to lock

49
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controlled
Substance
Log

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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
50
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adverse drug events

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reported to fda, pharmautical company,

51
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adverse events for topical meds

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contact to report event to national pesticide info center

52
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online pharmacies

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to find legitimate pharmancy check out VIPPS online database

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