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Pharmacology Lesson 4
Drug Standards
10
Veterinary Medicine
Not Applicable
02/12/2014

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Term
True or False, the law sates that controlled substances must be kept in a securely locked, substantially constructed cabinet or safe?
Definition
True
Term
How long must Veterinarians retain a controlled substances use log and keep it available for inspection?
Definition
2 years
Term
Where should prescription pads be stored?
Definition
In the controlled drug cabinet (locked)
Term
What is the New Animal Drug Amendment?
Definition
The law that requires manufacturers to show a drug is safe for animal use, has therapeutic efficacy, and if used in food animals, must have a method to establish the drug withdrawal period
Term
All controlled drugs are marked with the lstter "C" and inside the open area of the "C" is what?
Definition
The schedule number
Term
What are the recommended procedures for handling controlled drugs and prescription pads? (three)
Definition

1) never have prescription blanks signed in advance

 

2) avoid writing prescriptions in large quantities

 

3) write out actual amount of drug prescribed to avoid the amount being easily altered. 

 

Term
True or False, generally, no prescription may be refilled for a period in excess of one year from the date of the original dispensing of the prescription?
Definition
True
Term
What information should be on drug labels for dispensing? (three)
Definition

1) name of client

 

2) name of pet

 

3) name, address and telephone number of clinic

Term
What is the abbreviation for right eye?
Definition
OD
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What is the abbreviation for drops?
Definition
gtt
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