Supplying Veterinary Medicines To Clients

Question 1

What must a written prescription include?

Answer 1

• name, address and telephone of person prescribing
• the persons qualifications
• the name and address of owner/keeper
• identity of the animal or group of animals
• premises at which the animal is kept if different from owners address
• date of prescription
• vet signature
• name and amount of prescribed drug
• dosage and instructions
• any warnings
• withdrawal period if relevant
• If it is prescribed under a cascade

Question 2

How often should a audit be carried out on incoming and out coming medications

Answer 2

At least Once a year

Question 3

Ad lib

Answer 3

Take freely

Question 4

Bid

Answer 4

Bias in diem

Question 5

Om

Answer 5

Every morning

Question 6

On

Answer 6

Every night

Question 7

Pc

Answer 7

After meals - post cibum

Question 8

Po

Answer 8

Per os - by mouth

Question 9

Prn

Answer 9

As required

Question 10

Q4h

Answer 10

Every 4 hours

Question 11

Cc

Answer 11

Cubic centimetre

Question 12

I/p

Answer 12

Intraperitoneal

Question 13

MMs/MMBs

Answer 13

Mucus membrane

Question 14

Suitable container for liquids

Answer 14

Non fluted container

Question 15

Suite container for loose tablets

Answer 15

Child proof container unless client requests other wise

Question 16

Suitable container for blister packs or sachets?

What should you not do with this medication?

Answer 16

Paper cartons/ wallets

You should not remove the tablets from the blister packets as may damage the medications

Question 17

Medicates for external applications?

Answer 17

Fluted bottles or commercial containers

Question 18

Suitable container for creams, ointments, powders and granules

Answer 18

Originals packaging

Or wide mouth containers made from glass or plastic

Question 19

How can you prevent drug contamination via the skin and what is important to remember about this precaution?

Answer 19

Wear gloves

Some people are idiosyncratic, hypersensitive or allergic to specific drug. Even if this is not the case some drugs may have a accumulative effect and constant contact may cause problems over time.

Question 20

How can you prevent drug contamination via mucus membranes?

Answer 20

Wear Googles, mask and gloves
Use a draught free but ventilated area
Wash hands after
Avoid rubbing face or eyes

Question 21

How can you prevent accidental drug ingestion?

Answer 21

Do not eat and drink in dispensary, do not wipe face with hands, keep work surfaces tidy

Drug residue could, be left on other objects and transferred onto food

Question 22

How can you prevent accidental drug injection?

Answer 22

It’s unlikely that large amounts can be accidentally injected but strict rules relating to use of needle guards and careful disposal of sharps.