Pharmacology - Veterinary Nursing

The use of veterinary medicines supplied in the UK is governed in practice by:

Who is responsible for inspecting Veterinary Practice Premises in relation to the use of pharmaceuticals?

The pharmacy fridge should be maintained at:

The ambient temperature of a pharmacy should not exceed:

Which piece of legislation sets out the legal categories of veterinary drugs in the UK?

Which of the following is a Schedule 2 drug?

For how long is a prescription for a controlled drug valid?

For how long is a prescription for a general prescription drug valid?

In the UK, the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2005:

Which of the following pieces of legislation is the major Act or Regulation that controls drugs of addiction in the UK? [blank_start]Misuse of drugs Act 1971[blank_end]

Which authorising body is responsible for overseeing the use of veterinary drugs on behalf of DEFRA?

Regarding categories of drugs, which ones must be supplied from registered premises?

A suspected adverse reaction to a veterinary medicine must be reported to:

What do the initials SARSS stand for? [blank_start]Suspected adverse reaction surveillance[blank_end] scheme

An RQP may be a:

A POM-V medicine:

Which of the following statements is true concerning an AVM-GSL medicine?

Regarding the dispensing of medication, the abbreviation "q8h" means:

A dog weighs 10kg and needs ampicillin twice a day for 5 days. The dose rate is 20mg/kg/day. The tablets available are 100mg. How many tablets should be dispensed?

A cat weighing 4kg needs an anaesthetic to repair a small laceration to the right hip. The anaesthetic to be administered is Ketamine hydrochloride. The dose rate is 1.5mg/kg IM and the vial is labelled 100mg/ml. How much in mls should be given to the cat?

You are given a drug in solution which is 7.5% w/v. The dose rate is 15mg/kg and the dog weighs 20kg. What is the volume of the drug needed to be given to this dog by injection?

The term drug nomenclature relates to the [blank_start]naming of drugs[blank_end] Generic means [blank_start]active ingredients / chemical name[blank_end] Trade name means [blank_start]manufacturer name or product[blank_end]

Which act governs the use of veterinary medicines in veterinary practice?

Which organisation is responsible for registering veterinary practices to dispense veterinary medicines>

Which Act requires the record keeping of schedule 2 and 3 drugs?

What does National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) provide to veterinary practices detailing pharmaceutical products?

How often does the VMD inspect veterinary practices?

Which of the following is not a schedule 2 drug?

How long must records for schedule 2 drugs be kept?

What is the withdrawal period for drugs used in animals for meat?

What is the withdrawal period for drugs used in animals for producing eggs and milk?

Match the drug abbreviations: Once daily = [blank_start]o.d / SID[blank_end] Every morning = [blank_start]o.m[blank_end] Every afternoon = [blank_start]o.n[blank_end] Twice per day = [blank_start]b.d / BID[blank_end] Three times a day = [blank_start]t.d.s[blank_end] Four times a day = [blank_start]q.d.s[blank_end] Every 4 hours = [blank_start]q.4.h[blank_end] Before food = [blank_start]a.c.[blank_end] After food = [blank_start]p.c[blank_end] As required = [blank_start]p.r.n[blank_end] Give immediately = [blank_start]stat[blank_end]