Do Not Use. Veterinary Pharmacy Information 1

Question 1

What does DIN stand for?

Answer 1

Drug Identification Number

Question 2

True or false. Only prescription drugs have a DIN?

Answer 2

False. Both Prescription and over the counter drugs have DINs

Question 3

In Canada, what symbol indicates that a drug is prescription?

Answer 3

Pr in the upper left of the package label.

Question 4

In Canada, what symbol indicates that a drug is controlled?

Answer 4

C in the upper left of the package label.

Question 5

In Canada, what symbol indicates that a drug is a narcotic?

Answer 5

N in the upper left of the package label.

Question 6

True or False. Some pesticides can be dispensed to treat fleas and ticks over the counter from veterinary hospitals?

Answer 6

True. Advantage and Advantix can be dispensed without a prescription.

Question 7

What are Veterinary Health Products?

Answer 7

They are substances that are used to maintain or promote the health and welfare of companion and food-producing animals.

Question 8

What is an example of a non-medicinal ingredient in a medication that affects how it works as a drug?

Answer 8

A slow release coating or an enteric coating

Question 9

True or False Pills with slow release coatings cannot be cut to achieve the appropriate dose?

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What ubiquitous sweetener used in many human medications and supplements is toxic to dogs?

Answer 10

Xylitol