Question 1
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The use of veterinary medicines supplied in the UK is governed in practice by:
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The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2005
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The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
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The Veterinary Medicines Directorate
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The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Question 2
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Who is responsible for inspecting Veterinary Practice Premises in relation to the use of pharmaceuticals?
Question 3
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The pharmacy fridge should be maintained at:
Question 4
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The ambient temperature of a pharmacy should not exceed:
Question 5
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Which piece of legislation sets out the legal categories of veterinary drugs in the UK?
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The RCVS Storage and Dispensing of Medicines 2008
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The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2005
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The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
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The Veterinary Medicines Directorate
Question 6
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Which of the following is a Schedule 2 drug?
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Fentanyl
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Pentobarbitone
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Diazepam
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Anabolic steroids
Question 7
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For how long is a prescription for a controlled drug valid?
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14 days
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28 days
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1 month
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6 months
Question 8
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For how long is a prescription for a general prescription drug valid?
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14 days
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28 days
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1 month
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6 months
Question 9
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In the UK, the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2005:
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Governs the manufacture, storage, handling and dispensing of veterinary medicines
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Governs the manufacture, storage, handling and dispensing of veterinary and human medicines
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Regulates the legislation of controlled drugs only
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Regulates the control of prescription drugs only
Question 10
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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]
Question 11
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Which authorising body is responsible for overseeing the use of veterinary drugs on behalf of DEFRA?
Question 12
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Regarding categories of drugs, which ones must be supplied from registered premises?
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POM-V and POM-VPS
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POM and POM-V
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POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS
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POM-V, POM-VPS, NFA-VPS and AVM-GSL
Question 13
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A suspected adverse reaction to a veterinary medicine must be reported to:
Question 14
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What do the initials SARSS stand for?
[blank_start]Suspected adverse reaction surveillance[blank_end] scheme
Question 15
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An RQP may be a:
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Veterinary Surgeon only
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Veterinary Surgeon or Pharmacist only
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A Registered Veterinary Nurse only
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Veterinary Surgeon, Pharmacist or Suitably Qualified Person only
Question 16
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A POM-V medicine:
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May only be prescribed and dispensed by a veterinary surgeon
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May only be prescribed by a veterinary surgeon or pharmacist
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May only be prescribed my a veterinary surgeon, but may be dispensed by a veterinary surgeon or a pharmacist
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May only be stored within a veterinary practice pharmacy
Question 17
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Which of the following statements is true concerning an AVM-GSL medicine?
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It requires a written prescription from an RPQ
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It has a wide safety margin
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Special advice to clients is required to ensure its safe and effective use
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The manufacturer does not have to provide the safety, quality and efficacy to the same standards as other drugs
Question 18
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Regarding the dispensing of medication, the abbreviation "q8h" means:
Question 19
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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?
Question 20
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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?
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0.04ml
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0.06ml
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0.4ml
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0.6ml
Question 21
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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?
Question 22
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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]
Question 23
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Which act governs the use of veterinary medicines in veterinary practice?
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Veterinary Medicines Regulations
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The Veterinary Surgeons Act
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The Veterinary Medicines Directorate
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The Misuse of Drugs Act
Question 24
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Which organisation is responsible for registering veterinary practices to dispense veterinary medicines>
Question 25
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Which Act requires the record keeping of schedule 2 and 3 drugs?
Question 26
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What does National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) provide to veterinary practices detailing pharmaceutical products?
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Regulations
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Invoices
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Data sheets
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Adverse reactions
Question 27
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How often does the VMD inspect veterinary practices?
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At least once a year
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At least once every 2 years
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At least once every 4 years
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At least once every 10 years
Question 28
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Which of the following is not a schedule 2 drug?
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Pethidine
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Fentanyl
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Buprenorphine
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Methadone
Question 29
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How long must records for schedule 2 drugs be kept?
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1 year after the date of last entry
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2 years after the date of last entry
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3 years after the date of last entry
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4 years after the date of last entry
Question 30
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What is the withdrawal period for drugs used in animals for meat?
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7 days
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14 days
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28 days
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60 days
Question 31
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What is the withdrawal period for drugs used in animals for producing eggs and milk?
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7 days
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14 days
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28 days
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60 days
Question 32
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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]
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o.d / SID
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o.m
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o.n
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b.d / BID
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t.d.s
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q.d.s
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q.4.h
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a.c.
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p.c
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p.r.n
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stat