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Pharmacy Flashcards

1
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Who are the 3 types of Registered Qualified Person (RQP)?

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Registered veterinary surgeon, registered pharmacist and registered suitably qualified person (SQP)

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How does someone (e.g. RVN) become a suitably qualified person (SQP)?

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AMTRA training

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Which categories can a SQP prescribe?

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POM-VPS and NFA-VPS

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What is a POM-V classification?

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Prescription-only medication by the veterinary surgeon

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What is a POM-VPS classification?

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Prescription-only medication - veterinary surgeon, pharmacist or SQP

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What is a NFA-VPS classification?

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Non-food animal - vet, pharmacist or SQP dispense (but no prescription required)

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What is a AVM-GSL classification?

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No restriction on supply, can be supplied by any retailer but drugs must be labelled to emphasise that they are medicines

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What is a schedule 1 drug?

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Addictive drugs e.g. LSD, cannabis - vets have no authority to possess or prescribe

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What is a schedule 2 drug?

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Opiate analgesics e.g. morphine/methadone/ketamine - stringent rules apply

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What is a schedule 3 drug?

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Barbiturates e.g. tramadol - keep locked in a secure cabinet

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What is a schedule 4 drug?

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Benzodiazepines e.g. valium, diazepam - exempt from control when used in a vet practice (no restrictions)

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What is a schedule 5 drug?

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Low-strength preparations of paracetamol/codeine/morphine - no restrictions

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Where should schedule 2 drugs be kept?

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In a locked cupboard with specific key-holders, vets must sign controlled drugs register when prescribed

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Where should schedule 3 drugs be kept?

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Not obligated to store in locked cupboard but it is good practice to record buprenorphine use

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15
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How long must entries in the controlled drug register be kept?

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2 years

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16
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How promptly must entries in the controlled drug register be recorded?

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Within 24 hours of drug being prescribes

17
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What is the cascade method of prescribing?

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Using a drug outside the purpose for which it is authorised (purpose is to alleviate any unnecessary suffering)

18
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Is written owner consent required for cascade prescribing?

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Yes!

19
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What does the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 state about RVNs prescribing?

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States that diagnosing and prescribing in light of the diagnosis is not within the realms of the veterinary nurse.

20
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What is the time limit on getting schedule 2/3 medication prescribed from a written prescription?

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28 days - no repeats allowed

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