prescription/controlled drugs Flashcards
how many doses can be used from a drug vial?
multiple
how many doses can be used from an ampule
contents are used at one time
how are medicated lotions applied?
dabbed, brushed or dripped on skin
what are medicated lotion suspended in?
oil
how are medicated liniments applied
typically rubbed on the skin
what are medicated liniments suspended in?
oil
what are some example fo suspension medicaitons? (3)
lotion
liniment
ointment
what is the importance of pharmacology to a technician? (5)
- dispense drugs properly
- inform clients of side effects and withdrawal times
- administer in house medication
- recognize/detect drug reactions
- know drug incompatabilities
where are drugs derived from? (4)
- tradition
- bacteria/fungi
- animals
- genetic engineering
what are the tradition drug sources? (2)
- plant (botanical)
2. minerals
what are some plant drug sources?
- alkaloids
2. glycosides
what are some bacteria/fungi drug sources? (2)
- antibiotics
2. anthelmintics
what are some animal drug sources? (2)
- hormones
2. anticoagulants
what is the record keeping requirments for OTC drugs?
there are none
what kind of container should prescription drugs be dispensed in?
child proof containers
which controlled drug class has no accepted medical use?
schedule I substances
which controlled drug class has a high potential for abuse?
schedule I substances
which controlled drug class has lack of safety for use?
schedule I substances
what are some example of schedule I substances? (3)
- heroin
- LSD
- marijuana
which controlled drug class has a high potential for abuse with severe physiological or physical dependence?
schedule II substances
which controlled drug class has potential for for abuse less than schedule I or II?
schedule III substances
which controlled drug class has potential for for abuse less than schedule III?
schedule IV substances
which controlled drug class has potential for for abuse less than schedule IV?
schedule V substances
which levels of controlled substances does not require special ordering?
schedules III - V
what form is required for the ordering of schedule II drugs
DEA form 222
what times do you include a record for conrolled substances
in and out of the clinic
how often can schedule III - V be refilled?
5 times in 6 months
what are some examples of scheduel IV substances? (4)
- diazepam
- phenobarbital
- butorphanol
- midazolam
what are some example of schedule III substances? (4)
- hydrocodone
- buprenorphine
- ketamine
- tramadol
what are some schedule II substances? (5)
- morphine
- fentanyl
- hydromorphone
- oxycodone
- methadone
what are the controlled drugs classifications based on? (2)
- accepted medical use
2. likelihook of being abused
what are the methods of drug disposal for expired prescription drugs? (3)
- return to distributer
- commercial disposal company
- sent to landfield or use kitty litter or absorbant material
what way should prescription drugs never be disposed of?
flushed into sink or toilet
what hospital information should a drug label contain? (4)
- hospital name
- street adress
- phone number
- veterinarian name
what drug information should a drug label contain? (5)
- name
- strength
- quantity
- expiration date
- number of refills
what are other information shoudl be on a drug label? (5)
- clear directions
- special precautions
- current date
- name of patient
- slaughter/milk withdrawal times
what phrases should be found on a drug label?
- “for veterinary use only”
2. “keep out of reach of children”
what are record keeping requirments for prescription drugs?
accurate
what considers a drug to be a prescription drug?
label saying
“CAUTION: to be dispensed by or on the order of a licensed Veterinarian”
