The use of veterinary medicines supplied in the UK is governed in practice by:
The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2005
The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Who is responsible for inspecting Veterinary Practice Premises in relation to the use of pharmaceuticals?
DEFRA
RCVS
VMD
BVA
The pharmacy fridge should be maintained at:
2-8°C
2-8°F
10°C
0-2°C
The ambient temperature of a pharmacy should not exceed:
12°C
18°C
25°C
30°C
Which piece of legislation sets out the legal categories of veterinary drugs in the UK?
The RCVS Storage and Dispensing of Medicines 2008
Which of the following is a Schedule 2 drug?
Fentanyl
Pentobarbitone
Diazepam
Anabolic steroids
For how long is a prescription for a controlled drug valid?
14 days
28 days
1 month
6 months
For how long is a prescription for a general prescription drug valid?
In the UK, the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2005:
Governs the manufacture, storage, handling and dispensing of veterinary medicines
Governs the manufacture, storage, handling and dispensing of veterinary and human medicines
Regulates the legislation of controlled drugs only
Regulates the control of prescription drugs only
Which of the following pieces of legislation is the major Act or Regulation that controls drugs of addiction in the UK?
Which authorising body is responsible for overseeing the use of veterinary drugs on behalf of DEFRA?
AMTRA
MSD
Regarding categories of drugs, which ones must be supplied from registered premises?
POM-V and POM-VPS
POM and POM-V
POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS
POM-V, POM-VPS, NFA-VPS and AVM-GSL
A suspected adverse reaction to a veterinary medicine must be reported to:
NOAH
What do the initials SARSS stand for? scheme
An RQP may be a:
Veterinary Surgeon only
Veterinary Surgeon or Pharmacist only
A Registered Veterinary Nurse only
Veterinary Surgeon, Pharmacist or Suitably Qualified Person only
A POM-V medicine:
May only be prescribed and dispensed by a veterinary surgeon
May only be prescribed by a veterinary surgeon or pharmacist
May only be prescribed my a veterinary surgeon, but may be dispensed by a veterinary surgeon or a pharmacist
May only be stored within a veterinary practice pharmacy
Which of the following statements is true concerning an AVM-GSL medicine?
It requires a written prescription from an RPQ
It has a wide safety margin
Special advice to clients is required to ensure its safe and effective use
The manufacturer does not have to provide the safety, quality and efficacy to the same standards as other drugs
Regarding the dispensing of medication, the abbreviation "q8h" means:
Three times a day
Every 8 hours
By injection every 8 hours
Three times in 24 hours
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?
5
10
15
20
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?
0.04ml
0.06ml
0.4ml
0.6ml
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?
3ml
4ml
0.03ml
The term drug nomenclature relates to the ❌ Generic means ❌ Trade name means ❌
Which act governs the use of veterinary medicines in veterinary practice?
Veterinary Medicines Regulations
The Veterinary Surgeons Act
The Misuse of Drugs Act
Which organisation is responsible for registering veterinary practices to dispense veterinary medicines>
Which Act requires the record keeping of schedule 2 and 3 drugs?
Misuse of Drugs Act
Veterinary Surgeons Act
What does National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) provide to veterinary practices detailing pharmaceutical products?
Regulations
Invoices
Data sheets
Adverse reactions
How often does the VMD inspect veterinary practices?
At least once a year
At least once every 2 years
At least once every 4 years
At least once every 10 years
Which of the following is not a schedule 2 drug?
Pethidine
Buprenorphine
Methadone
How long must records for schedule 2 drugs be kept?
1 year after the date of last entry
2 years after the date of last entry
3 years after the date of last entry
4 years after the date of last entry
What is the withdrawal period for drugs used in animals for meat?
7 days
60 days
What is the withdrawal period for drugs used in animals for producing eggs and milk?
Match the drug abbreviations:
Once daily = ❌ Every morning = ❌ Every afternoon = ❌ Twice per day = ❌ Three times a day = ❌ Four times a day = ❌ Every 4 hours = ❌ Before food = ❌ After food = ❌ As required = ❌ Give immediately = ❌
