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wk 9-11 quiz Flashcards

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FDA

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food and drug administration

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CVM

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center for veterinary medicine

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FFDCA

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federal food, drug, and cosmetic act

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NADA

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new animal drug application

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Rx drug

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prescription drug

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VFD drug

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veterinary feed directive drug

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Define a “drug” using the FFDCA definition

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articles intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of diseases in man or other animals AND articles intended to affect the structure or any function of the body of man or other animal

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What government agency approves and regulates drugs? What act gives this
agency the authority to do so?

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FFDCA gives the FDA authority

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Define a drug sponsor and give examples of drug sponsors

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the entity responsible for collecting all the information about a new animal drug and submitting this information to CVM for review

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Understand the NADA process

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  • drug sponsor collects info about the safety and effectiveness of a new animal drug
  • then decides if their is enough proof that the drug meets the requirements for approval
  • if yes then the drug sponsor submits a new animal drug application to CVM
  • CVM team review the NADA and if they agree then they can approve and the drug sponsor can legally sell the drug
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List the 7 major species of animals as determined by the CVM

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horses
dogs
cats
cattle
pigs
chickens
turkeys

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12
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Understand what a minor species is and list 3 examples

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fish
ferrets
goats
*infrequently and in only a small number of animals each year - in a limited part of the country and in only a small number of animals each year

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Who initiates the process of starting a new animal drug application?

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drug sponsors

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List the 4 things needed for a dosage regimen in a NADA.

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dose
frequency
duration
route of administration

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Name the 5 major technical sections of drug approval

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  • target animal safety
  • effectiveness
  • human food safety
  • chemistry, manufacturing, and controls
  • environmental impact
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16
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Describe the 2 goals of a target animal safety study

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  • to identify any harmful side effects of the drug
  • establish a margin of safety for the drug (inc dosage until side effects are so bad you have to force dosage down)
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Discuss aspects of the target animal safety studies

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  • examining animals
  • observing behavior
  • results of blood tests
  • tissues and organ both with the naked eye and under microscope
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Define drug effectiveness and field study

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conducting a field study; all the animals have the disease the drug will be used for - see if drug performs well under normal conditions

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Explain the food safety piece of the NADA puzzle

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only for food producing animals to get withdrawn times - where products won’t be affected by the drug anymore
- toxicology
- residue chemistry
- microbial food safety
- analytical method

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20
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Explain antibiotic resistance

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no longer work against certain bacteria

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Identify important aspects of drug manufacturing

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  • what ingredients will be used
  • where the ingredients will come from
  • where drug will be made
  • how it will be made
  • how it will be packaged
  • how it will be stored
  • how long it can be stored
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22
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Discuss the importance of the environmental impact a drug has

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figure out how much drug is expected to get into the environment and its potential effects

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Discuss the similarities and differences between OTC, Rx, and VFD drugs

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  • over the counter (can get whenever)
  • prescribed (by doctor permission)
  • VFD: written order issued by licensed vet in the course of the vet’s professional practice that authorizes the client to obtain and use a VFD drug in or on animal feed
24
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Explain what a generic drug is

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the approved brand name animal drug that’s been through the ANADA process

25
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Discuss ELDU and associated advantages and disadvantages

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  • Anytime a drug is used in a manner other than the FDA approved usage
    ADVANTAGES:
  • Allows us more options
  • Allows for potentially better quality of care
  • Advancement of medicine
  • Better options for minor species
    DISADVANTAGES:
  • Could potentially be harmful if not well known
  • Can run into issues in food animals
  • Withdrawals- FARAD
  • It is actually illegal to use some drugs extra label in food animals
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Define a controlled drug

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a drug or substance that could become habit forming, be abused, or cause addiction in humans

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Identify the controlled drug schedules and briefly describe what they mean

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Schedule I: no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse
Schedule II: high potential for abuse, with use potentially leading to severe psychological or physical dependence
Schedule III: moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence
Schedule IV: low potential for abuse and low risk of dependence
Schedule V: lower potential for abuse than Schedule IV and consist of preparations containing limited quantities of certain narcotics

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Describe the process of record keeping for controlled drugs

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  • diligent records must be kept of all controlled drugs ordered and used
  • bottles must be labeled and documented from the time they arrive to the time they are empty or disposed of in the correct manner
  • there is some hub loss if frequently using 1 ml syringes to draw up the drugs
  • logged in ml for liquid drugs or tablets for tablet forms
  • must be inventoried at least every 6 months to ensure the logs are correct
  • schedule 2 drugs must be logged separately from schedule 3-5 drugs
  • must keep controlled substance logs for:
    -federal law: 2 years
    -illinois law: 5 years
29
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Explain the procedure for reporting theft or abuse of controlled drugs

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  • report to the clinic owner/supervisor/person in charge (unless that is the suspect)
  • report to the dea by filling out dea form 106 within 24 hours
  • report stolen drugs to the local authorities
  • report suspected drug tampering to the criminal investigation’s unit of the fda
  • if the suspect is a healthcare professional report them to their respective state licensing board
30
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Prescription

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Require a prescription written by a veterinarian

31
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dispensing

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Veterinary clinics dispense drugs to be given both in and out of a clinic setting

32
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over the counter

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Do not require a prescription but can still be prescribed. Do not require a VCPR

33
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Define the use of prescription drugs in veterinary medicine

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-Veterinary prescription drugs are those drugs restricted by federal law to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian
-need: “Caution: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.”

34
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How long must medical records be kept in veterinary medicine federally? What
about in the state of Illinois?

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2; 5

35
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Discuss how to avoid drug residues and describe how to document drug withdrawal times

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  • Keep track of drug withdrawals
  • Keep track of any extra label drug use (ELDU) and the additional associated withdrawal times
36
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Explain the documentation needed for drug dispensing and prescribing

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  • Name, address, and telephone number of veterinarian(s)
  • Name, address, and telephone number of client(s)
  • Identification of animal(s) treated, species and numbers of animals treated
  • Date
  • Name, active ingredient, and quantity of the drug (or drug preparation) to be prescribed or dispensed
  • Drug strength (if more than one strength available)
  • Dosage and duration
  • Route of administration
  • Number of refills
  • Cautionary statements, as needed
  • Expiration date if applicable
  • Slaughter withdrawal and/or eggs or milk withholding times, if applicable
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Describe proper drug handling, storage, and disposal

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  • Inform clients about the proper handling, storage, and disposal of drugs that are being dispensed
  • Strongly recommended that all drugs are placed in a child safe container when being dispensed to clients. Some states mandate this
  • Over the counter drugs should be distinguished from prescription drugs
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List some drug storage considerations

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  • Drugs need to be organized!
  • Controlled drugs are kept in locked safe away from other drugs.
  • Check for expired drugs- recommended to do so monthly!
  • Check that all drugs are being store properly- look at label.
    * Temperature
    * Light exposure
    * Refrigeration
    * Expiration dates
    * Reconstitution date
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Pill vials

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  • Most commonly used for dispensing tablets and capsules
  • Come in different sizes and colors
  • Protect from light
  • Most have child-safe lids
  • Label goes on the vial
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Blister packs

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  • Pill is enclosed in a plastic bubble (blister) with a foil backing or is completely enclosed in foil
  • Offer protection from humidity and
    contamination and light if completely enclosed
  • Many drugs that come in blister packs are easy-dose and come with a sleeve for easy packaging and labeling
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Individual dose syringes

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42
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Whole bottles/boxes

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  • Sometimes an entire bottle or box of medication is dispensed
  • The label can be placed directly on the box/bottle in that instance
  • Often done for chronic/long-term medications
  • Anything that is a prescription medication still needs a label
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List and explain the information needed for a prescription

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  • Veterinarian’s name, address, telephone number and license number
  • DEA number is needed for controlled substances
  • Patient’s name and species
  • Client’s name and address
  • Drug info: name of drug, strength/concentration, quantity
  • Instructions for use: dose, frequency, duration, route
  • Additional instructions: give with food, shake well, keep refrigerated, etc.
  • Refills permitted
  • Date and signature (paper or electronic) of Veterinarian
  • Withdrawal information for large animal
44
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Explain what is needed to call in a prescription

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everything needed for a prescription

45
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Explain what is needed for a written prescription

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same; everything needed for a prescription

46
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What are some considerations with online pharmacies?

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  • Many clinics have there own online pharmacy that is through a larger company
  • Stand- alone online pharmacies
  • Client must place the order and then the pharmacy contacts the veterinarian to sign and fax or approve online the prescription
  • DVM should only approve a request if it is justified and there is a VCPR
  • just double check that it is valid and legal
47
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What does the AVMA say about prescriptions?

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-Veterinarians shall honor client requests to prescribe rather than dispense a drug
-The client has the option of filling a
prescription at any pharmacy

48
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State safety precautions that can be taken to prevent dispensing errors

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  • Need to focus and exercise caution when dispensing medications!
  • Very important to not mix up medications or strengths of drugs!
  • Double check all medications that are being dispensed
  • Every single medication that is dispensed needs to have an accurate dispensing label on it
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List and explain the information needed for a drug label

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  • Name and Address of Dispenser (Veterinary clinic or individual DVM)
  • Date
  • Client’s name, Patient’s name and species
  • Drug name, strength/concentration, quantity
  • Directions for use: Dose, Duration, Frequency, Route, special instructions
  • Withdrawal information for food animals
50
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Define and explain compounding

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  • process of combining, mixing, or altering ingredients to create a medication tailored to the needs of an individual patient
  • not FDA approved in their compounded form
  • Extra risk: may not be safe, effective, pure, etc.
  • Legitimate medical need
51
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ordering controlled drugs

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must have vet with a DEA license and state controlled license

52
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storing controlled drugs

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in a locked safe that is bolted to the ground or wall or in an omnicell; need two keys or a combination and a key

53
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dispensing controlled drugs

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must be limited amount of time; dispense only amount needed in syringe to send with client - never a lot or whole bottle

54
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disposing controlled drugs

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logged and disposed in a non retrievable method; two witnesses

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