LO4 Health and Safety in Prescribing Flashcards
Routes of contamination
-Skin
-MM, Inhalation
-Open wounds
-Ingestion
-Injection
Method of prevention via skin
Wear gloves whilst handling meds
Prevention via MM/ inhalation
Wear goggles and mask
Ventilate after use
Wear gloves and wash hands after use
Prevention via open wounds
Cover with water proof dressing
Prevention via ingestion
DO NOT eat/drink in dispensary
Do NOT wipe face our mouth
Keep surfaces tidy
Prevention via accidnetal injection
Obseve strict rules relating to use of needle guards
swift disposal of sharps
Why should medicines be stored in their original packaging?
To maintain their integrity and ensure proper storage conditions, with the lid tightly closed.
What should be done if a medicine is repacked or prepared extemporaneously?
It should be placed in a container that is suitable for both the medicine and the user.
In what type of bottle should liquid preparations be dispensed?
Amber bottles
What feature should bottles containing topical preparations have?
Bottles containing topical preparations should be fluted to allow recognition by touch
Dispensing considerations
-Stored in such a way they remain free from contamination
-Child-resistant containers
-Tablets must be dispensed in crush-proof containers
Dispensing checks
-Dates? Expiry date
-Strength?
-Number of tablets?
-Suitable container?
Labelling requirements
-Name and address of owner
-Name and address of practice
-date of supply
-name, strength and quantity
-Directions of use
-‘For animal use only’
Prescribing requirements
-Be satisfied that the owner is competent to administer safely and authorised
-Advise on safe administration and warnings.
Under what condition can POM-V medications be prescribed to animals?
POM-V medications can only be prescribed to animals “under the vet’s care.”
Oral prescription
Vet asks you to put a course of tablets for an inpatient to go home with
Written prescription
Clients have a right to request a prescription to purchase their medications elsewhere
Prescription requirements
-Name, address, phone number of person prescribing
-Name, address of owner
-Descirption- ID
-Drug dose and instructions
-Date of supply
-‘For animals under my care’
Controlled drugs prescirpiton requirements
-Address of prescriber
-Quantity
-Form of drug
-A declaration that animals being treated is under veterinary surgeons care
Cascade
-Only a vet
-Must include a statement that drug is being used under cascade
Repeat prescriptions
-Must state the number of repeats that can be dispensed
-If the number of repeats isnt stated only one can be prescribed
Abbreviations
S.C - Subcuteaneous
I.M - Intramuscular
I.V- Intravenous
I.O Intraosseous
I.N Intranasal
P.O orally
Parenteral drug adminerstration
Refers to drugs given by other routes than digestive tarct
Intranasal route of administration
-Fast absorption
-Less common method
-Kennel cough & inhalaers
