Vet To Vet: Recuvrya - A Novel Approach To Pain Management In The Shelter?
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Which of the following is not a quality of an ideal pain management drug?
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It is non-invasive to administer.
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It is administered only once.
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It is the latest and greatest medication on the market.
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It is inexpensive.
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It is safe for both humans and animals.
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Dr. Katherine Polak, Senior Maddie's Shelter Medicine Resident at the University of Florida, discusses a new kind of pain medication for treating post-surgical pain in dogs. This talk was given at the Maddie's Shelter Medicine Conference track of the 2013 No More Homeless Pets National Conference.
Presenter: Katherine Polak, DVM
Date: October 12, 2013
Venue: No More Homeless See morePets National Conference
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Which of the following statements is true regarding Recuvrya?
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It is the first transdermal solution for dogs to be licensed for the control of postoperative pain.
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It is administered between the shoulders 2 to 4 hours before surgery.
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It provides four days of opioid pain control.
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It provides continuous delivery of medication through slow absorption via the stratus corneum.
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All of the above.
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We hope you have enjoyed the presentation. If you receive a passing score, a Certificate of Attendance in your name will be awarded at the end of this quiz. Please let us know if you have viewed the entire presentation.
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I certify that I have viewed the entire presentation.
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I did not view the entire presentation.
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Recuvrya is a Schedule II controlled drug containing:
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Oxycodone.
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Hydrocodone.
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Butorphanol.
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Fentanyl.
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Buprenorphine.
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Recuvrya is a synthetic opioid with a potency of 100 times that of morphine.
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True
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False
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Which of the following statements is not true regarding Recuvrya?
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It may have a place in shelters that perform orthopedic or painful ancillary procedures.
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It can be titrated to be used in cats.
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It is probably not applicable for routine spay/neuter surgeries.
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It should not be used in animals that are adopted or leave the facility on the day of surgery.
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It has a huge human abuse potential.
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