Unique Aspects of FA Medicine Flashcards
1
Q
What are some unique aspects to consider in FA pharm?
A
Regulatory issues, residues, economics, illegal drugs, drug labeling
2
Q
What is a residue?
A
Small amount of drug remains in over time
3
Q
What is resistance?
A
Constantly exposing bacteria to antibiotics making them resistance to treatment - global aspect
4
Q
What makes a prescription drug different than over the counter medications?
A
There are federal laws that restrict the drug use to a veterinarian
5
Q
When did the law go into effect that made many of the OTC drugs RX?
A
June 11th 2023
