Pharmacology

Question 1

What is the VMD?

Answer 1

Protects public health, animal health, the environment and promotes animal welfare by ensuring safety, quality and efficacy of veterinary medicines in the UK.

Question 2

VMR?

Answer 2

Veterinary Medicine Regulations

Question 3

SPC?

Answer 3

Summary of products characteristics

Question 4

TID?

Answer 4

3 x daily

Question 5

Sufficient quantity?

Answer 5

q.s

Question 6

as wanted?

Answer 6

ad.lib

Question 7

SID?

Answer 7

1 x daily

Question 8

BID?

Answer 8

2x daily

Question 9

q4h?

Answer 9

every 4 hrs

Question 10

stat.

Answer 10

immediately

Question 11

p.c.?

Answer 11

after food

Question 12

a.c.?

Answer 12

before meals

Question 13

use as directed?

Answer 13

m.d.u.

Question 14

Which categories of medicine can SQPs supply and prescribe?

Answer 14

POM-VPS, NFA-VPS, AVM-GSL

Question 15

Which organisations are responsible for registering SQPs?

Answer 15

VetSkill and AMTRA

Question 16

VMR?

Answer 16

Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013

Question 17

Class A Drugs?

Answer 17

Heroin, Crack, MDMA, Cocaine

Question 18

Class B Drugs?

Answer 18

Cannabis, Codeine, Ketamine

Question 19

Class C Drugs?

Answer 19

Benzodiazepines - diazepam

Question 20

If found in possession of Cannabis, how long is prison sentence?

Answer 20

3 months - 5 years

Question 21

Schedule One?

Answer 21

No therapeutic value, usually used in research

Cannabis, MDMA

Question 22

Schedule Two?

Answer 22

Therapeutic Value but addictive

Morphine

Question 23

Schedule Three?

Answer 23

Therapeutic Value, slightly lighter control subject to special requirements
Midazolam, Buprenorphine, Tramadol, Gabapentin

Question 24

Schedule Four?

Answer 24

Part 1 - Benzodiazepines

Part 2 - anabolic and androgenic steroids

Question 25

Schedule Five?

Answer 25

weaker preparations of schedule two, present little risk of misuse and can be sold over counter

Question 26

POM-V?

Answer 26

Prescription Only Medication - Veterinary Surgeon

Question 27

POM-VPS?

Answer 27

Prescription Only Medication - Veterinary Surgeon, Pharmacist and Suitably Qualified Person

Question 28

AVM-GSL?

Answer 28

Authorised Veterinary Medicine - General Sales List

Question 29

ESPA?

Answer 29

Exemption for small pet animals

Question 30

What schedule is Diazepam?

Answer 30

Sch4

Question 31

What schedule is Buprenorphine?

Answer 31

Sch3

Question 32

What schedule is Morphine 0.2%?

Answer 32

Sch5

Question 33

What schedule is Fentanyl?

Answer 33

Sch2

Question 34

What schedule is Pethidine?

Answer 34

Sch2

Question 35

What schedule is Phenobarbital?

Answer 35

Sch3

Question 36

What schedule is Pentobarbital?

Answer 36

Sch3

Question 37

What must the label of a VMP contain?

Answer 37

Name and Address of pharmacy, VS/approved premises supplying product
prescribing VS' name
Name and address of animal owner
ID (incl species) 
Date of supply
Exp date of product
Description/name of product 
Storage precautions
User warnings

Question 38

How long must record be kept of dispensing meds under the cascade?

Answer 38

5 years

Question 39

Generic name?

Answer 39

Description of active ingredient (Eg - Cefalexin)

Question 40

Trade name?

Answer 40

Unique to each manufacturer (Eg - Rilexine)

Question 41

o.m?

Answer 41

Every morning

Question 42

p.c?

Answer 42

After meals

Question 43

A.c?

Answer 43

Before meals

Question 44

P.c?

Answer 44

After meals