Animal Behavior College: Pharmacy & Pharmacology

Using the perscription Keflex 500 mg b.i.d. x 12 days, if the hospital only has 250 mg capsules in stock, for how many days would you instruct the owner to give the medication?

12 days

Using the perscription Keflex 500 mg b.i.d. x 12 days, how many capsules would you need to fill the prescription?

24

Using the prescription Keflex 500 mg b.i.d. x 12 days, if the hospital only has 250 mg capsules in stock, how many capsules would you need to fill the prescription?

48

Controlled substances may be ordered and/or prescribed by:

A veterinarian with both medical and DEA licenses.

Which of the following does not need to be included on discharge instructions/home care handouts?

Anesthesia dosage?

When applying ear medication to a dog, who should restrain the pet?

Another veterinary professional.

What is not required of controlled substances?

Being accesible to all staff members of the veterinary clinic.

Which of the following is not legally required to be on a prescripton label?

Breed of the patient.

PO is a latin abbreviation for:

By mouth

What is the "three-time label check" when filling a prescription?

Check written prescription against bulk bottle label when taking it down from the shelf; check label again when filling prescription; check label a third time when returning bulk bottle to shelf.

Which of the following is not legally required to be on a prescription drug label?

Client's date of birth

When giving medication in tablet form to a dog who will not open their mouth, it is acceptable to:

Coat the tablet in shortening or butter; crush the tablet into a powder; insert the tablet into a tasty piece of food.

Anthelminthics are used to:

Destroy or expel parasitic intestinal worms.

When preparing to fill a prescription, the first thing a veterinary assistant should do is:

Determine whether the prescription is in pills, capsule, liquid or ointment form.

Directions for use of a drug must include:

Dosage, frequency, duration.

Aural medication is administered via the:

Ears

An otoscope is an instrument specifically used to:

Examine the ear canals

If topical medication is packaged in a single-patient container, it is okay to use it on another patient as long as it is wiped clean with a paper towel.

False

Ophthalmic drops are typically preferred over ointments because they last longer and can therefore be administered less frequently.

False

The drug diazepam (Valium) is classified under the Schedule ____ category of controlled substances.

IV

FIFO is a(n):

Inventory drug acronym.

Prescriptions are written in a combination of English and:

Latin

When preparing discharge instructions for an owner, which of the following illustrates what should be included in the medication section?

Name and type of medication, dosage amount, how often the drug must be given, number of days drug must be administered, and method of administration.

An NSAID is a(n):

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Name the medical abbreviation for the left eye.

OS

Whenever a shipment of supplies arrives, you should first:

Open the invoice for the contents.

Prescriptions are found in the ----- portion of the SOAP notes.

P - Plan

When drugs expire, they commonly lose their:

Potency

When discussing follow up and environmental care at discharge with owners, which of these topics is typically not discussed?

Pre-anesthetic medications and protocols used.

What is the best way to learn how to store a drug properly?

Read the drug manufacturer's insert.

What are the Five Rights of handling medication?

Right patient, drug, strength, quantity, frequency.

Name the correct statemt regarding scheduled drugs.

Scheduled V controlled drugs have the lowest addiction rate.

What is not legally required to be on a prescription drug label?

The veterinarian's DEA number

Using the prescription Keflex 500 mg b.i.d. x 12 days, if the has 250 mg capsules in stock, how many times would you instruct the owner to treat per day?

Twice daily

Using the prescription Keflex 500 mg b.i.d. x 12 days, the abbreviation b.i.d. is translated as:

Twice daily

The eardrum is also known as the:

Tympanic membrane

When administering eye medication, you want to make sure to:

Wipe any discharge or dirt away from the eye(s) before administering the medication; ensure you have the correct medication for the patient; avoid touching the patient's eye with the medication applicator.

Which of the following is true of OTC drugs?

You do not need a prescription to purchase OTC drugs.