Vet To Vet: Recuvrya - A Novel Approach To Pain Management In The Shelter?
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 Pets National Conference
- 1.
Which of the following is not a quality of an ideal pain management drug?
- A.
It is non-invasive to administer.
- B.
It is administered only once.
- C.
It is the latest and greatest medication on the market.
- D.
It is inexpensive.
- E.
It is safe for both humans and animals.
Correct Answer
C. It is the latest and greatest medication on the market. -
- 2.
Which of the following statements is true regarding Recuvrya?
- A.
It is the first transdermal solution for dogs to be licensed for the control of postoperative pain.
- B.
It is administered between the shoulders 2 to 4 hours before surgery.
- C.
It provides four days of opioid pain control.
- D.
It provides continuous delivery of medication through slow absorption via the stratus corneum.
- E.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above. -
- 3.
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.
- A.
I certify that I have viewed the entire presentation.
- B.
I did not view the entire presentation.
Correct Answer
A. I certify that I have viewed the entire presentation. -
- 4.
Recuvrya is a Schedule II controlled drug containing:
- A.
Oxycodone.
- B.
Hydrocodone.
- C.
Butorphanol.
- D.
Fentanyl.
- E.
Buprenorphine.
Correct Answer
D. Fentanyl. -
- 5.
Recuvrya is a synthetic opioid with a potency of 100 times that of morphine.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 6.
Which of the following statements is not true regarding Recuvrya?
- A.
It may have a place in shelters that perform orthopedic or painful ancillary procedures.
- B.
It can be titrated to be used in cats.
- C.
It is probably not applicable for routine spay/neuter surgeries.
- D.
It should not be used in animals that are adopted or leave the facility on the day of surgery.
- E.
It has a huge human abuse potential.
Correct Answer
B. It can be titrated to be used in cats. -
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