CommuniVET™ | Cannabis in clinical practice

Presented by Casara Andre, DVM, cVMA

Continuing education questionnaire

CE credit: 1

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Questions

1. Harm Reduction Education (HRE) around cannabis is an important part of ensuring patient safety. *

True

False

2. Education should always be provided when: *

Client seeks information from the veterinary practice

Client initiates an at-home therapy

Potential or actual client-initiated therapy may cause harm

All of the above

3. The patient safety component of HRE includes which of the following? *

Pharmaceutical interactions

Concurrent diseases

Administration plan evaluation

All of the above

4. Because cannabidiol (CBD) has been shown to be a Cytochrome P450 inhibitor, it should never be used concurrently with other medications that rely on the same metabolic pathway. *

True

False

5. Many cannabis products marketed for pet use are available on the black market. These products: *

May contain contaminants

May be mislabeled with regards to cannabinoid content

Are not regulated or required to follow production standards

Are not required to perform/provide laboratory analysis

May be of good quality, but are not legal for sale

All of the above

6. The emerging market includes edible cannabis products. These products carry a greater risk to pets due to their high level of appeal, significant THC content, and potential for coexisting toxins such as xylitol, chocolate, raisins, etc. *

True

False

7. In veterinary medicine, the use of products with THC should always be avoided due to the risk of THC intoxication. *

True

False

8. Maintaining complete medical histories that document the use of cannabis and the advice provided is important in order to: *

Maintain sufficient knowledge of the patient and reduce medical risks

Provide documentation for legal action against clients using illegal products

9. As with any other chronic medication, it should be recommended to obtain a baseline examination and lab work prior to initiating therapy, followed by regular (q3-6m) re-evaluations, as determined by the individual case. *

True

False

10. Veterinarians should strive to contribute to community knowledge through the observation, record keeping, and sharing of knowledge gained through patients receiving cannabis for medical purposes. *

True

False