Chapter 2 - Pharmacy Procedures and Dosage Calculations Flashcards
Pharmacy
The art and science of preparing and dispensing medications
Pharmacology
Study of how drugs work
Drug Order
Request by a Veterinarian to dispense or administer a drug within a hospital
Prescription
Drug order sent from a licensed professional (vet) to a separate dispensing facility (pharmacy) where it is filled by another licensed professional (pharmacist)
Controlled Substances /Schedule Drugs
Drugs like narcotics, strong sedatives, analgesics, or hallucinogenic drugs that have the potential for abuse
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Regulates the use of potential abuse drugs in the US
How many classes of controlled substances are there?
5
Which is the higher potential for abuse controlled substance, I or V
One
Describe
Class I Controlled Substances
Extreme potential for abuse. No approved medicinal purposes in the US
(ex: heroin, LSD, non-medical marijuana)
Describe
Class II Controlled Substances
Highest potential for abuse that can be prescribed and can lead to severe physical or psychological dependence
(ex: opium, fentanyl, oxycodone, oxymorphone, pentobarbital, morphine, cocaine, methamphetamine, Ritalin, adderal and wild animal restraint drugs like etorphine hydrochloride)
Describe
Class III Controlled Substances
Some potential for abuse, may lead to low to moderate physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
(ex: Ultra-short acting barbiturates, Ketamine, Telazol, Tylenol + codeine, anabolic steroids)
Describe
Class IV Controlled Substances
Generally low potential for abuse, but use may lead to limited physical or psychological dependence
(ex: Butorphanol, Diazepam/Valium)
Describe
Class V Controlled Substances
Subject to state and local regulations and restrictions but have a low potential for abuse
Dosage Regimen
Complete information needed to determine the mass of the drug to be given, route of admin, how often to admin, and how long it is to be administered to the animal
Dose
Specific amount of drug to be given to a specific patient (50mg)
Dosage
Description of the mass of drug needed per unit of weight of animal for use in any animal (10mg/kg)
Dosage Range
Allow the Veterinarian to have some latitude in deciding whether to use the top or lower end of the approved dosage range (2-6mg/kg)
Describe ideal storage of controlled substances
- ALL C-II to CV drugs to be stored here
- Securely locked
- Substantially constructed cabinet
- Limited access to employees (few have key or know code)
- Appropriate controlled substance log
Reverse Distributors
Authorized persons who have legal authority to receive and dispose of expired, damaged, or otherwise unstable controlled substances. Any such disposal needs to be documented in the Controlled Substance log
OD
Right eye
OS
Left eye
OU
Both eyes
STAT
Immediately
mg
Milligram
ml
Milliliter
disp
Dispense
BID
Twice daily
TID
Three times daily