Pharmacology

Question 1

Enforces control of drugs

Answer 1

DEA

Question 2

FDA

Answer 2

Drug strength and purity. Guidelines for drug labeling. Ensure drug safety if used as label directs. Development and approval.

Question 3

Drug strength and purity. Guidelines for drug labeling. Ensure drug safety if used as label directs. Development and approval.

Answer 3

FDA

Question 4

CVM

Answer 4

Ensures approved vet meds will not harm animals

Question 5

Ensures approved vet meds will not harm animals

Answer 5

CVM

Question 6

What did the controlled substance act of 1970 do?

Answer 6

Defined drug abuse as the illicit use of an illegal drug or the improper use of a legal Rx drug; classifies controlled drugs into one of 5 schedules/classes;

Question 7

What is the definition of drug abuse?

Answer 7

the illicit use of an illegal drug or the improper use of a legal Rx drug

Question 8

How often do DVM’s have to register with the DEA?

Answer 8

Every 3 years to use or prescribe controlled substances

Question 9

What does a DVM receive from the DEA so they can order and prescribed controlled substances?

Answer 9

DEA number assigned

Question 10

How do controlled substances need to be stored?

Answer 10

In a locked cabinet

Question 11

How long do records need to be kept for ordering, use and dispensing of controlled substances?

Answer 11

2 years

Question 12

How often does inventory have to be submitted to the DEA?

Answer 12

q 2 years

Question 13

EPA

Answer 13

Development and approval of topical pesticides

Question 14

Development and approval of topical pesticides

Answer 14

EPA

Question 15

USDA

Answer 15

Development and approval of biologics such as vaccines and antitoxins

Question 16

Development and approval of biologics such as vaccines and antitoxins

Answer 16

USDA

Question 17

Toxicity evaluation

Answer 17

Determine the dose a drug induces organ or tissue damage that may result in permanent injury or death

Question 18

Determine the dose a drug induces organ or tissue damage that may result in permanent injury or death

Answer 18

Toxicity evaluation

Question 19

Effective dose

Answer 19

Amount of drug or dose produces desired effect

Question 20

Amount of drug or dose produces desired effect

Answer 20

Effective dose

Question 21

Lethal dose

Answer 21

Dose of a drug that kills 50% of the animals that receive it

Question 22

Dose of a drug that kills 50% of the animals that receive it

Answer 22

Lethal dose

Question 23

Therapeutic index -margin of safety

Answer 23

Drug dose that produces desired effect with minimal or no signs of toxicity

Question 24

Drug dose that produces desired effect with minimal or no signs of toxicity

Answer 24

Therapeutic index - margin of safety

Question 25

DEA

Answer 25

Enforces control of drugs

Question 26

What should instructions include?

Answer 26

Date and time of order -to be given
Drug name
Drug dosage (dose, route, frequency, duration)
Signature of prescriber (or verbal instructions)

Question 27

What are the six rights of drug administration?

Answer 27

Patient, dose, drug, time, route, documentation

Question 28

What is therapeutic range?

Answer 28

Drug concentration in the body that produces the desired effect in the patient with minimal or no signs of toxicity

Question 29

What are the three routes of administration?

Answer 29

Parenteral (injections, not absorbed by GI tract)
Nonparenteral (PO or absorbed by GI tract)
Locally (given where works)

Question 30

What are causes of drug toxicity?

Answer 30

Outright (dose too high, too long, too frequent)
Relative (recommended dose too high for specific pt)
Side effects (may occur at higher levels)
Accidental exposure
Interaction w/other drugs
Incorrect Tx-misdiagnosed

Question 31

What must be included on a drug label?

Answer 31

Drug names (generic and trade)
concentration and quantity
Name and address of manufacturer
Manufacturer's control or lot number
Expiration date
Withdrawal time (if warranted)
Controlled substance status (if warranted)