Law & Ethics Part 1 Flashcards
When lending a controlled drug to another practitioner, what step is unnecessary for schedule 3,4,5 drugs, that is necessary for schedule 2 drugs?
A. Using the DEA 222 form. Copy 3 of the form stays with the veterinarian who received the drug. Copy 1 stays with the registered practitioner supplying the drug. Copy 2 is sent to the DEA
Regarding veterinarians who work at more than one location; they may administer, dispense, and prescribe controlled drugs providing they have a current DEA registration at central place of business.
A. False-May prescribe controlled drugs if they are registered at some principle place of business.
B. To administer or dispense they must be classified as an employee of a registrant or they must register at each facility where they are employed.
B
Under what circumstances can a DVM dispense an adulterated drug?
A. When all ingredients are FDA/CVM approved
B. Under no circumstances
C. As long as there are no more than two drugs combined and both are FDA/CVM approved
B. Under no circumstances
In regards to a DEA inspection what can the inspector copy without the consent of the practice owner or
A. All records and reports involving controlled drugs
What is the basic rationale the record keeping required by the DEA for maintains drugs received from suppliers and drugs dispenses to patients?
B. To complete a closed system
The definition of Extra Label drug use is the use of any drug for other than the purpose for which it was intended.
False it is the use of an Approved drug in a manner that isn’t in accordance with the labeling. Example- a species not on the label. So not just any drug but a drug the FDA has already approved.
Which detailed below apply to a scheduled 5 drug?
It has a low potential for abuse
It does have a current acceptable medical use.
A controlled drug with a high potential for abuse and severe dependence, but does have currently accepted medical uses in the United States, would be in what Schedule of narcotics?
Schedule II
A non-veterinary staff member may prescribe any non-controlled drugs if directed to do so by a licensed, veterinarian who employs them, and if that veterinarian directly supervises the staff member. True or False
False-non veterinary staff members may not prescribe any drugs
Under what four conditions will many states allow non-veterinary staff member to administer controlled drugs?
If they are agents or employees of the registered practitioner
They are performing the task in the usual course of business
They are acting under the direction of a licensed veterinarian
They are under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian
What is the process for lending a fellow veterinarian a Schedule II drug?
Must use the DEA 222 form. Copy 3 of the form stays with the veterinarian who received the drug. Copy 1 stays with the registered practitioner supplying the drug. Copy 2 is sent to the DEA.
Regarding the DEA form 222, what is the correct destination for each of the 3 copies of the form?
Copy 1 and 2 of the DEA 222 must be submitted to the supplier
Copy 3 of the form is retained by the registrant
The supplier retains copy 1 and sends copy 2 to the DEA
List two steps to take when a controlled drug has been lost or stolen
Registrants are required to notify the regional office of the DEA using a DEA form 106
The local police department should also be notified
Define Adulterated Drugs
Drugs that contain unsanitary components, lack of adequate control in manufacture, differ in strength from official compendium, or that are mixed with another substance. Example, a practitioner takes two or more FDA approved drugs and mix them in one syringe or bottle. I’m doing this the drugs have been adulterated and administering such drug is a violation of the FD&C Act.
List the five label requirements for prescription drugs.
The statement “caution: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian
Recommended dose and route of administration
Quantity or proportion of each active ingredient
Names of all inactive ingredients if drug is for non-oral use
Identifying lot or control number from which it is possible to determine the complete manufacturing history of the drug.
In regards to an OSHA inspection; employees have the right to deny access to specific areas of the building to avoid disturbing the business process. True or False?
False employers have the right to require a warrant, or to request a postponement but not deny access once the inspection/investigation has begun.
A veterinary acupuncturist leases space from a general practice. Does the general practice need to share the hazard assessments from their department, even if the acupuncturist works in a separate part of the building?
Yes, all separate businesses within a shared space must create a hazard assessment for the entire area.
They will also need to provide their safety data sheets or store the safety information in a central location
What five elements must be in a Hazardous Chemical Plan?
Must be in writing
A complete list of all hazardous chemicals must be maintained
Safety Data sheets library
All containers properly labeled
Staff training
Define
Descriptive Ethics
Descriptive Ethics-refers to the study of ethical views of veterinarians and veterinary professionals regarding their behavior and attitudes. Essentially what is right and wrong.
Define
Official Ethics
Official Ethics- involve the creation of the official ethical standards adopted by professional organizations and imposed on its members.
Define Administrative Ethics
Administrative Ethics-involve actions by administrative government body that regulate veterinary practice and activities in which veterinarians engage. License revocation can result if any civil or criminal violations of these regulations occur.
Define Normative Erhics
Normative Ethics- refer to the search for correct principles of good and bad, right and wrong and justice and injustice.
What is the Veterinary Practice Act?
A states or commonwealth’s law codified into regulations, describing what licensed and non-licensed employees can and cannot do, as well as acceptable medical standards, as it relates to veterinary medicine.
What is involved in making changes to the Veterinary Practice Act?
Proposes changes must be submitted to the House and Senate and ultimate signed into law by the Governor.