Chapter 50: Pharmacy Procedures
MATCHING
Match the following terms with the correct definition:
a.
hematoma
k.
aural
b.
DEA
l.
ear mites
c.
dram
m.
controlled substance
d.
balling gun
n.
pharmacy
e.
pet piller
o.
controlled substance log
f.
tragus
p.
scheduled drug
g.
OTC
q.
prescription
h.
rx
r.
controlled substance license
i.
pinna
s.
pill counting tray
j.
prescription label
t.
prescription drug
1. area where medications are stored and prepared for veterinary patients
2. abbreviation for prescription
3. the size of a container
4. device that has a flat area for medicine to be placed and a channel or funnel-like area to place
medication
5. medication available to anyone without a prescription
6. indicates to the owner how to properly give the medication and to identify the medication
within the container
7. agency that regulated controlled substances
8. substance that has the ability to cause addiction and abuse
9. written entries of substances that are prescribed by the vet to monitor how many
controlled items are dispensed
10. metal device with a long handle, that has a plunger at the base, used to hold medicines
11. required paperwork for veterinarians to prescribe and dispense controlled drugs
12. pertaining to the ear as in medications placed within the ear
13. the class of controlled drugs are according to the schedule type
14. ear flap with no hair
15. small device, usually made of plastic, which has a long thin handle with a plunger on the end
16. parasite found within the ear canal
17. ear flap with hair
18. swelling of the ear caused by a ruptured blood vessel
Match the following terms with the correct definition:
a.
the type of medication, amount of medication, and directions for use of the
medication
b.
the measurement of a pharmacy container
c.
nonprescription drugs that can be purchased anywhere by anyone
d.
agency that regulates controlled substances
e.
parasites that live in the ear canal
f.
medications that have the potential for abuse and addiction
g.
small plastic device used to give oral medication to small animals
h.
pertaining to the ear
i.
the ear flap
j.
the external part of the ear that has hair
k.
area where medications are prepared and stored for patients
l.
area where blood collects due to an ear blood vessel rupture
m.
metal device used to give oral medications to large animals
19. ear mites
20. aural
21. dram
22. tragus
23. pet piller
24. prescription
25. hematoma
26. DEA
27. balling gun
28. OTC
COMPLETION
1. ____________________ is essential and important when working with dosages, medications
and labels.
2. A ______________________ must be established for a veterinarian to prescribe medication.
3. A prescription label should be _________________ or printed on the container when
medication is dispensed.
4. Every prescription container and label should state _______________________ as legal
documentation of how the drug is to be used.
5. The _________________________ should always be checked on the original bottle before
dispensing the medication.
6. Completing a medication dosage formula requires knowledge of ____________________ and
_________________________.
7. A ___________________ or _______________________ should be used on a pill-counting
tray to move medication.
8. Examples of types of oral medications include_________________, _________________, or
_____________________.
9. Some dogs may have ________________ that grows within the ear canal .
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following animals may get ear mites?
a.
dogs
c.
cats
b.
rabbits
d.
all of the above
2. Which of the following defines the term efficacy?
a.
the amount of a drug
c.
the trade name of a drug
b.
the strength and life of a drug
d.
the dosage of a drug
3. Which of the following is the highest level of addictive scheduled drug class?
a.
Schedule II
c.
Schedule IV
b.
Schedule III
d.
Schedule V
4. Which of the following is NOT a DEA requirement for controlled substances?
a.
All veterinarians must have a DEA license to prescribe controlled
substances
b.
DEA licenses are renewed every 3 years
c.
Controlled substances may kept on pharmacy shelves
d.
The DEA license must be posted in a visible area of the pharmacy
5. Which of the following is NOT a route of giving medications?
a.
by mouth
c.
ophthalmic
b.
aural
d.
dram
6. Which of the following is the common color of a drug container?
a.
amber
c.
purple
b.
beige
d.
mauve
TRUE/FALSE
1. A VCPR must be established to prescribe prescription medications.
2. All medications must be in a childproof container.
3. An example of a drug strength is pounds.
4. A controlled substance log should be kept updated for the last 5 years.
SHORT ANSWER
1. What is the term for a drug applied onto the skin or hair coat?
2. What is the shape of the inner ear canal?
3. List 5 items that are required in the controlled substance log.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
4. List 4 items that must be on a prescription.
a.
b.
c.
d.
5. Name 6 items that are legally required on a prescription label.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
PROBLEM
1. Mrs. Roger’s dog “Lady” is being treated by Dr. Smith of Grand View Animal Hospital, 623
Market St, Hawthorne, PA 18234, 555-555-2349. “Lady” is a 50 lb. Shepherd mix. Dr.
Smith instructs you to dispense Baytril tablets (100 mg) at a dosage of 2mg/lb. to be given
BID for 7 d. How many tablets will you dispense?
2. Mr. Salmon’s cat “Candie” is being treated by Dr. Kline of Jameson Vet Clinic, 342 Manor
Dr, Hallston, PA 18734, 555-555-1043. “Candie” is a 10 lb. DLH. Dr. Kline instructs you
to dispense metaclopramide tablets (30 mg) at a dosage of 3 mg/lb to be given BID for 3 d.
How many tablets will you dispense?
3. Mrs. Ray’s bulldog “Sammy” is being treated by Dr. Kline of Jameson Vet Clinic, 342 Manor
Dr, Hallston, PA 18734, 555-555-1043. “Sammy” is a 60 lb Bulldog and Dr. Kline instructs
you to dispense Prednisone (30 mg) tablets at a dosage of 90 mg to be given SID for 3 d and
then every other day for 3 d. How many tablets will you dispense?
4. Mrs. Castle’s cat “Rufus” is being treated by Dr. Smith of Grand View Animal Hospital, 623
Market St, Hawthorne, PA 18234, 555-555-2349. “Rufus” is a 15 lb Maine Coon. Dr.
Smith instructs you to dispense Baytril tablets (25 mg) at a dose of 25 mg BID for 7 days.
How many tablets will you dispense?