assessment 1 Flashcards
1
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Veterinary Nurse Credential Initiative
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- Standardize credentialing requirements
- Standardized title in all 50 states
- Will help to unify the profession and grow professional recognition
- Help the veterinary consumer understand a credentialed veterinary technician/nurse’s role
- Pet owners are demanding qualified veterinary nursing personnel
2
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Veterinary-Client-Patient-Relationship (VCPR)
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- Veterinarian has assumed responsibility for making clinical judgments
- Sufficient knowledge of the animal by the veterinarian. Vet has recently seen and examined the animal or visits to the animal.
- Veterinarian is available for follow-up
3
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use of FDA drugs
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Drug that has undergone safety and efficacy studies and manufactured by federally inspected plants. FDA approved
4
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use of generic drugs
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Bioequivalent to brand-name drug. Is also FDA-approved
5
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use of compounded drugs
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- Cannot legally use as substitute if an FDA-approved product (animal or human) exists.
- Should limit to cases in which no other method or route of drug delivery is practical.
- Health of the animal must be threatened or suffering or death may result.
- Use only accredited compounding pharmacies.
- All relevant state laws are followed.
- Cannot use because they are cheaper!
6
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use of ELDU
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- Use in 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
7
Q
qualities of a good employee
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- attitude
- work ethic
- teamwork
- good with clients
- problem solver
- integrity/ trustworthy
8
Q
reasons common laboratory tests are performed with reference to the
condition
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quizlet
9
Q
AVMA membership advantages
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10
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ISVMA membership advantages
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- Legislative & Regulatory Advocacy
- Represents the veterinary profession every day in the Illinois General Assembly and agencies that regulate the profession.
- Continuing Education
- Job Board
- Legal Assistance
- Sponsored programs
- Publications-EPITOME (newsletter)
11
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NAVTA membership advantages
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- A voice for Veterinary Technicians
- NAVTA Journal & newsletter
- Group discounts on insurance-personal & pet
- Discounts on stethoscopes, car rental & hotels
- Discounts on other journals
- Working Advantage Program
- Continuing Education Opportunities
12
Q
Know which laboratory tests are associated with which organ functions
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quizlet
13
Q
Interpret results from laboratory tests when given case studies.
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packet
