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1
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what is the generic name of a drug?

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its chemical or actual drug name (e.g. paracetamol)

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what is the proprietary name of a drug?

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the brand name (e.g. calpol)

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which drug name is likely to change?

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proprietary

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what sort of drug is maropitant?

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antiemetic

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what are the 2 ways drugs are classified?

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they way they bring about their effect on the body/mode of action
the body system they affect

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what does SID/UID/q24h mean?

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once a day - injected/administered every 24 hours

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7
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what does BID/BD/q12h mean?

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twice a day - injected/administered every 12 hours

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what does TID/TD/q8h mean?

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three times a day - injected/administered every 8 hours

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what does QID/QD/q6h mean?

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four times a day - injected/administered every 6 hours

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10
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what does PO mean in terms of drugs?

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oral drugs

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what does IM mean in terms of drugs?

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intramuscular

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what does SC mean in terms of drugs?

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subcutaneous

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what does IP mean in terms of drugs?

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intraperitoneal

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14
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what are the routes of administration of drugs?

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oral
intravenous (IV)
intramuscular (IM)
subcutaneous (SC)
cutaneous (for topical or systemic effect)
transdermal (through a patch)
ocular (through the eye)
otic (ear)
intrathecally (into the space around the spinal cord)
sublingually (under the tongue)
buccally (between the gums and cheek)
rectally
vaginally
inhalation (through the mouth)
nebulisation (mouth and nose)
intraosseus (directly into bone marrow)
intraperitoneal (within or through peritoneum)
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15
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where is a subcutaneous injection usually given?

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scruff of the neck

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16
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why is the scruff often used to administer wide range of non-irritant medications?

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poor supply of nerves and blood vessels

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17
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how long do subcutaneous injections take to work?

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30-45 mins, due to the poor circulation in the area

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18
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how does preparation for subcutaneous injection differ if it is a vaccine?

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site should not be swabbed as it can react with the contents of the vaccine

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19
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why should skin be prepped before all injections other than vaccines?

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to ensure that no bacteria is introduced into the skin along with the needle

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20
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why can large volumes of fluid be given subcutaneous?

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there is more room

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21
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when giving a subcutaneous injection how should the needle be angled?

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45 degrees to the skin tent created by your other hand

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22
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what must you do before beginning to inject the medication?

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pull back on syringe to check for blood

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23
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what are the main injection sites for IM muscles?

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lumbo-dorsal (epaxial)

quadriceps

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24
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how long do IM injections take to work?

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20-30 minutes
quicker than SC as there are more blood vessels in the muscle
slower than IV

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25
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how do you administer IM injection?

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insert needle at 90 degrees
draw back (no blood)
administer injection slowly
massage area afterwards

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26
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which is usually the most painful injection type?

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IM

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27
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what sort of drugs should be avoided IM?

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when administering irritant drugs and large volumes

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28
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what is the maximum volume for dogs and cats that should be injected IM

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5ml in dogs

2ml in cats

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29
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what are the 2 most common sites of IV injection?

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cephallic and saphenous veins

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30
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how long do IV injections take to work?

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0-3 minutes

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31
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How should the patient be prepared for IV injection?

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hair should be clipped, clean/swab skin, vein should be raised by assistant/tourniquet

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32
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How may medication be administered IV?

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a bolus, slowly over several seconds, or as an infusion (within a bag of fluids)

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33
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what is often given IV?

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drugs that are irritant or of large volumes

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34
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what should be monitored during/after IV injection?

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vein ‘blowing’ as medication not entering the vein any more (moving perivascularly)
side effects as IV is rapid onset

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35
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where are the cephallic and saphenous veins located?

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cephallic: dorsal aspect of forelimb, proximal to elbow
saphenous: dorsal transverse aspect of hindlimb, proximal to hock (tarsus)

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36
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what is the rate of effect of oral medication?

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variable but usually less than 20 mins

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37
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how should tablets be administered to cats?

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tilt head back as far as possible (without causing pain/discomfort)
allow head to drop to normal position once tablet is administered (but do not let go) to allow cat to swallow
can stroke throat and syringe small volume of water into mouth to encourage swallowing

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38
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how should tablets be administered to dogs?

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tilt head back slightly and ensure dogs lips aren’t stuck in it’s teeth
administer tablet and stroke throat/syringe small volume of water into mouth to encourage swallowing

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39
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how should liquids be administered orally?

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tilt head back slightly, locate gap between canine teeth and insert dropper or syringe. Administer small amounts and allow patient to swallow
stop immediately if coughing occurs

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40
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How should aural medication be administered?

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hold ear close to the base, gently lift pinna. Insert nozzle, apply correct number of drops. Let go of pinna and gently massage around outside base of vertical canal

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41
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How should occular medication be administered?

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take care not to touch the surface of the eye or to contaminate bottle/tube. Gently hold lower lid down and upper lid upwards. Apply and gently open and close eyelid to encourage distribution

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42
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What are other types of topical mediactions?

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shampoo - not commonly used, check label and wear correct PPE
Creams
Lotions
Patches

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43
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what should you be careful of when applying topical treatments?

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absorption of product doesn’t happen through your skin - gloves should be worn

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44
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what are 10 requirements for drug storage in a veterinary practice?

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separate room in the practice
not accessible by public
no eating or drinking in pharmacy
must be kept in a orderly manner and drugs should be stored in logical order
clean and tidy with good stock rotation
labeling of shelves
follow manufacturers guidelines
in the fridge (if needed)
check expiration dates regularly
use 'dummy packs' in public areas
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45
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what do all medicines sold or supplied in the UK need to have?

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a product licence

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46
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when is a product licence awarded to the drug manufacturer?

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only when certain criteria have been met on the safety and efficacy of the product, quality control measures are in place during production and drug trials have been carried out

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47
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what does the veterinary medicinal products directive (2001) control?

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manufacture, authorisation, marketing, distribution, and post-authorisation of veterinary medicine in all EU member states

48
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what does the veterinary medicinal products directive (2001) provide the basis for?

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controls on veterinary medicines set out in the 2013 veterinary medicine regulations

49
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do clients have to purchase their prescriptions from their practice?

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no - should be made aware of other options although vet will need to examine the pet in order to prescribe most drugs

50
Q

under veterinary medicines regulations who can prescribe or supply certain categories of authorised veterinary medicines?

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RQP: vets, pharmacists and SQPs

51
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what does SQP stand for?

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suitably qualified person

52
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what are the 3 different types of RQP?

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registered veterinary surgeon
registered pharmacist
registered SQP

53
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who must the SQP receive training from in order to be registered?

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AMTRA: animal medicines training regulatory authority

54
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what medicinal products can SQPs dispense?

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POM-VPS

NFA-VPS

55
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what does POM-V stand for?

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prescription only medicine - veterinary surgeon

56
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what must happen before a POM-V medicine is dispensed

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vet must carry out a clinical assessment of the animal under their care and then prescribe the drug and write out the prescription

57
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who can POM-V drugs be supplied/dispensed by?

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any vet or pharmacist provided they receive a valid written prescription by the vet that assessed the animal

58
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what does POM-VPS stand for?

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prescription only medicine - vet, pharmacist or SQP

59
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who can POM-VPS drugs be supplied by?

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a vet, pharmacist or SQP when presented with a prescription from anyone of these people

60
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does the animal receiving a POM-VPS drug need to be seen prior to prescription?

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no

61
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what does NFA-VPS stand for?

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non-food animal - vet, pharmacist or SQP

62
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who can supply NFA-VPS drugs?

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non-food animal - vet, pharmacist or SQP

63
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can NFA-VPS drugs be supplied without a prescription?

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yes

64
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what is classed as a non-food animal in the UK?

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domestic pets

65
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what does AVM-GSL stand for?

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authorised veterinary medicine - general sales

66
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are there restrictions on the sale of AVM-GSL?

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no restriction on this catergory as they have a wide safety margin

67
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who can supply AVM-GSL?

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any retailer by an staff

68
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how must AVM-GSL drugs be labelled?

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to show that they are medicines

69
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what prescription category do controlled drugs fall into?

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POM-V

70
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what does the misuse of drugs regulations (2001) control?

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production, supply, possession, storage and dispensing of drugs where there is potential for abuse of this drug by humans

71
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How many schedules are there for controlled drugs?

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5

72
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what drugs are in schedule 1?

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addictive drugs e.g. LSD, cannabis

73
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can vets prescribe schedule 1 drugs?

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no authority to possess or prescribe schedule 1 drugs as they have no medicinal use

74
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what drugs are in schedule 2?

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opiate analgesics (e.g. morphine, ketamine, methadone)

75
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which controlled drugs schedule has stringent rules applied?

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schedule 2

76
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what drugs are in schedule 3?

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barbiturates - used to induce apathy and sleep (e.g. tramadol, phenetobarbitone)

77
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do schedule 3 drugs need to be kept in a locked cabinet?

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advised and buprenorphine must be kept locked away

78
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what drugs are in schedule 4?

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benzodiazepines (e.g. valium, diazepam)

79
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do schedule 4 drugs require control within a veterinary practice?

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no restrictions

80
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what drugs are in schedule 5?

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low strength preparations of paracetamol, codeine and morphine

81
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are there any restrictions on drugs in schedule 5?

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no

82
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where must schedule 2 drugs be kept?

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locked cupboard

83
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what must vets do when schedule 2 drugs are withdrawn from the locked cupboard?

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vets must withdraw drugs and sign controlled drugs register

84
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how many people should have access to the schedule 2 drugs cupboard?

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specific key holders only

85
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What drug schedules must be kept in safe custody in a controlled drugs cabinet?

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schedule 2 and 3

86
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what schedule of drugs must have use recorded in controlled drugs register?

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schedule 2 and good practice to record buprenorphine use in schedule 3

87
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What drug schedules must only be destroyed in the presence of someone from outside the practice?

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schedule 2

88
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what should make up the controlled drugs register within a practice?

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bound register or computerised system kept at the premises where controlled drugs are kept

89
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within what time frame should purchase of schedule 2 drug be recorded?

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within 24 hours of receipt

90
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what should be recorded when a controlled drug is used?

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patient details, amount given and VS signature

91
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for how long after the controlled drugs record is completed must it be kept?

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2 years

92
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if a correction is made what must happen on the record?

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must be signed

93
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how soon after drug use must this be recorded?

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up to 24 hours

94
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under what conditions must controlled drugs be destroyed?

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must be done in front of an appointed person using an approved commercially available kit, they cannot just be disposed of

95
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when can veterinary medicine only be administered to an animal?

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if that medicine has a product licence for the treatment of that particular condition in that particular species

96
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what is the off label/cascade prescription of a drug?

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using a drug outside the purpose for which it is authorised

97
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what is the purpose of off label/cascade prescription of a drug?

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to alleviate an unnecessary suffering

98
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when may off label/cascade prescription of a drug be used?

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if no drug is licensed for the condition in that species then another drug licensed in another species or for another condition may be used

99
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what do vets need to do if using prescription cascade?

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must justify their decision, record in clinical notes why and must obtain owner written consent

100
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what can be used if a product licensed for the specific species and condition does not exist?

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use another drug licensed for use in another species for that condition or for another condition in the same species

101
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what can be done if there is not another drug licensed for use in another species for that condition or for another condition in the same species that is suitable?

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use an authorised human medicine or use a veterinary product not licensed in the UK but is authorised by the EU
authorise the preparation of a product in accordance with vet prescription

102
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what does the veterinary surgeons act 1966 state in regards to VN prescribing and dispensing medication>

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diagnosing and prescribing in light of diagnosis is not in the realms of the VN.
VN is involved in dispensing under the supervision of VS

103
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what are the legal requirements of what must be contained in a written prescription?

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written in indelible ink
name, address and telephone number of person prescribing the product
qualifications of the person prescribing the product
name and address of owner
species, identification and number of animals
signature of authorisation of the person prescribing
the date of prescription issue
the name, amount and strength of product supplied
dosage and administration instructions
any necessary warnings
withdrawal period (if relevant)
directions for repeat prescriptions
if it is under cascade or not

104
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within how much time after issue must a prescription be dispensed?

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6 months

105
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what does a controlled drug prescription require?

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written in vets own handwriting
form, strength and quantity of drug written in numerals and letters
no repeats

106
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within how much time after issue must a controlled drugs prescription be dispensed?

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28 days

107
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how much of a controlled drug should be dispensed at each time?

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enough for 28 days (or less if prescribed less)

108
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what is an animal suspected adverse reaction (SAR)?

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a harmful and unintended reaction which may be due to exposure to a veterinary medicine administered to an animal at its normal dose

109
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what is the suspected adverse reaction surveillance scheme (SARSS) run by?

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VMD

110
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how should hazardous drugs be handled?

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warning should be printed on label
must only be used in a safe working environment
wear gloves
handle in a controlled environment

111
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what are cytotoxic drugs?

A

treat neoplastic disease (cancer) and are very dangerous

112
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what must be included on a drug label?

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name and address of prescribing vet or pharmacy
name and address of owner
name of the animal
date of dispensing
the words ‘keep out of reach of children’
the words ‘for animal treatment only’ unless the package is too small for this to be practical
the words ‘for external use only’ on topical products
the name, amount and strength of product supplied
dosage and administration instructions
any necessary warnings for the user, target species, administration or disposal of the product
any special storage instructions

113
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what containers should be used for drugs?

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child proof containers

adjust for elderly

114
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how can blister packs be dispensed?

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card wallets

115
Q

what sort of jars should be used for powders, creams etc?

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wide mouth

116
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how should light sensitive drugs be stored?

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light sensitive

117
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how can external liquids be stored?

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in fluted bottles

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