Introduction to Pharmacology Flashcards

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What is a prescription?

A

A written directive, as for the compounding or dispensing and administration of drugs, or for other service to a particular patient.

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What does it mean to dispense?

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To supply or make up a medicine or prescription.

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3
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True or False. Veterinary Hospitals can dispense drugs

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True. Veterinary hospital keep a supply of drugs that they can supply to pet owners based on a prescription by a veterinarian.

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4
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What are the three types of names used to identify drugs?

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The chemical name, the non-proprietary name and the proprietary name.

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What does DIN stand for?

A

Drug Identification Number

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Define DIN

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It is the number that allows the Canadian government to identify a substance that it considers to be a drug

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What does OTC mean?

A

Over the counter

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On a drug label what do “Pr”, “C” and “N” mean?

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“Pr” means that the drug is a non-controlled prescription drug
“C” means that it is a controlled drug
“N” means that it is a narcotic

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How is an over the counter drug identified?

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It is a drug that on the packaging has a DIN but does not have the Pr, C or N symbol.

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What is drug compounding?

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It is the term that describes any manipulation of a drug by combining, mixing, or altering its ingredients to create a dosage form other than what is approved by Health Canada.

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List 2 of 5 disadvantages of drug compounding

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Compounded drugs have no DIN​

Compounding pharmacies are subjected to no external oversight​

There are limited studies of compounded drugs to back a specific formulation​

Limited studies backing that lot number ​

There is variable quality control in compounding pharmacies

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What other categories of substances are sold to pet owners in veterinary hospitals?

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Pesticides, Veterinary Health Products and Chemicals

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In Canada, how are Veterinary Health Products identified?

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They are assigned a unique number called their Notification Number (NN)

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In Canada, how are chemicals that are sold by veterinary hospitals identified?

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They are assigned a unique number called their Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number (CAS RN).

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15
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Describe the difference between Adverse Drug Reactions and Drug Allergy or Hypersensitivity

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Adverse drug reaction: “An undesirable and unintentional effect caused by a drug administered in the normal therapeutic manner.” ​
Drug Allergy: “Reactions are the adverse effects of drugs taken at a dose which is tolerated by normal subjects, and which clinically resemble allergy.”

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16
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What information is required on all drug labels?

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Name of client​

Name of drug and strength​

Date dispensed ​

Quantity dispensed ​

DIN Number​

Expiry Date​

Name of prescribing licensed veterinarian ​

Name, address and phone number of dispensing practice​

Identification of animal, patient, or production unit the drug is intended for​

Directions for use ​

The statement “Veterinary Use Only” ​

Necessary warnings about product safety, handling and withdrawal times (where appropriate)​

17
Q

What is the rule of 3 in veterinary pharmacology?

A

Whenever you are preparing a prescription check the bottle 3 times​. Specifically​

  1. when you pick up the bottle​
  2. when you open it, or put label on​
  3. when you go to put it back