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Veterinary Nursing Year 2 Quiz on Pharmacy/Pharmacokinetics (15% of exam), created by Jessica Whittick on 29/08/2019.

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Pharmacy/Pharmacokinetics (15% of exam)

Question 1 of 47

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Which Act controls the use of Veterinary Medicines

Select one of the following:

  • Veterinary Medicines Regulations

  • Veterinary Medicines Guidelines

  • Veterinary Pharmacy Regulations

  • Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

Explanation

Question 2 of 47

1

Which governing body oversee the legislation for Veterinary Medicines on behalf of DEFRA?

Select one of the following:

  • Veterinary Medicines Regulations

  • Veterinary Medicines Directorate

  • Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

Explanation

Question 3 of 47

1

Which Act controls the use of controlled drugs?

Select one of the following:

  • Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

  • Misuse of Veterinary Medicines Act 1971

  • Veterinary Medicines Regulations

Explanation

Question 4 of 47

1

Tablets which aren't digested before they have an effect are:

Select one of the following:

  • sugar coated

  • enteric coated

  • gelatin coated

Explanation

Question 5 of 47

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Choose the one disadvantage of the parenteral route of administration among the advantages

Select one of the following:

  • rapid absorption of the drug

  • suitable for unconscious patients

  • low concentration of drug required

  • no risk of degradation of the drug by digestive juices

  • owners cannot regularly use it as a route

Explanation

Question 6 of 47

1

Intramuscular injections are given at

Select one of the following:

  • 90degreesC

  • 45degreesC

  • 180degreesC

  • 25degreesC

Explanation

Question 7 of 47

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At what angle are subcutaneous injections given

Select one of the following:

  • 90degreesC

  • 25degreesC

  • 45degreesC

  • 50degreesC

Explanation

Question 8 of 47

1

Two injections sites commonly used in the bird

Select one or more of the following:

  • brachial vein

  • cephalic vein

  • saphenous vein

  • jugular vein

Explanation

Question 9 of 47

1

Which route can you NOT use in birds

Select one of the following:

  • intra-coelum

  • intra-pleural

  • intra-articular

  • intra-cardia

Explanation

Question 10 of 47

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Max amount in mls you can administer i/m in a dog

Select one of the following:

  • 5 mls

  • 2mls

  • 1 ml

  • 6mls

Explanation

Question 11 of 47

1

max amount in mls you can administer i/m to a cat

Select one of the following:

  • 2mls

  • 3mls

  • 5mls

  • 1ml

Explanation

Question 12 of 47

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: the way in which the functions of the body are affected by the drugs
: the way in which drugs are absorbed, metabolised and excreted by the body

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    Pharmacodynamics
    Pharmacokinetics

Explanation

Question 13 of 47

1

Drugs are primarily metabolised in the .
Drugs are primarily excreted through the .
Oral drugs are primarily absorbed through the .

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    liver
    kidney
    digestive tract

Explanation

Question 14 of 47

1

Bioavailability is...

Select one of the following:

  • the amount of drug that reaches the digestive tract intact

  • the amount of drug that reaches the blood-brain barrier intact

  • the amount of drug that is biologically available following metabolism by the liver

  • the amount of drug that reaches the circulation intact

Explanation

Question 15 of 47

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The therapeutic index of a drug is:

Select one of the following:

  • how much therapeutic effect it can have at the lowest dose

  • how much reaches the circulation intact to have a therapeutic effect

  • the ratio between the dosage of the drug that causes the desired effect and that which causes toxic effects

  • the ratio between the dosage of the drug that induces a systemic reaction and that which causes an allergic reaction

Explanation

Question 16 of 47

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Which drug has the widest therapeutic index

Select one of the following:

  • drontal

  • propofol

  • insulin

  • diazepam

Explanation

Question 17 of 47

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Which ectoparasiticide must NOT be administered to cats

Select one of the following:

  • Permethrin

  • Praziquantel

  • Ivermectin

Explanation

Question 18 of 47

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Which medication must NOT be used to treat ringworm in pregnant animals

Select one of the following:

  • Griseofulvin

  • Imidocarb

  • Permethrin

  • Fenbendazole

Explanation

Question 19 of 47

1

What is the meat withdrawal period following administration of drugs into the food chain

Select one of the following:

  • 30 days

  • 25 days

  • 28 days

  • 10 days

Explanation

Question 20 of 47

1

Metacam is the...

Select one of the following:

  • trade (proprietary) name

  • generic (chemical) name

Explanation

Question 21 of 47

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • DEFRA

  • RCVS

  • VMD

  • BVA

Explanation

Question 22 of 47

1

The ambient temperature of a pharmacy should not exceed

Select one of the following:

  • 12 degrC

  • 18 degrC

  • 25 degrC

  • 30 degrC

Explanation

Question 23 of 47

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

Select one of the following:

  • The RCVS Storage and Dispensing of Medicines 2008

  • The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2005

  • The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

  • The Veterinary Medicines Directorate

Explanation

Question 24 of 47

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Which of the following is a Schedule 2 drug

Select one of the following:

  • Fentanyl

  • Pentobarbitone

  • Diazepam

  • Anabolic Steroids

Explanation

Question 25 of 47

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

Select one of the following:

  • 14 days

  • 28 days

  • 1 month

  • 6 months

Explanation

Question 26 of 47

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

Select one of the following:

  • 14 days

  • 28 days

  • 1 month

  • 6 months

Explanation

Question 27 of 47

1

In the UK, the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2005

Select one of the following:

  • Governs the manufacture, storage, handling and dispensing of veterinary medicines

  • Governs the manufacture and storage of veterinary medicines

  • Governs the handling and dispensing of veterinary medicines

  • Regulates the legislation of controlled drugs only

Explanation

Question 28 of 47

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

Select one of the following:

  • POM-V and POM-VPS

  • POM and POM-V only

  • POM-V, POM-VPS, and NFA-VPS

  • POM-V, POM-VPS, NFA-VPS and AVM-GSL

Explanation

Question 29 of 47

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • VMD

  • RCVS

  • DEFRA

  • NOAH

Explanation

Question 30 of 47

1

A POM-V medicine:

Select one of the following:

  • may only be prescribed and dispensed by a VS

  • may only be prescribed by a VS or a pharmacist

  • may only be prescribed by a VS, but may be dispensed by either a VS or a pharmacist

  • may only be stored within a veterinary practice pharmacy

Explanation

Question 31 of 47

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • it requires a written prescription from a RQP

  • 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 prove safety, quality and efficacy to the same standards as other drugs

Explanation

Question 32 of 47

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Regarding the dispensing of medicines, the abbreviation q8h means:

Select one of the following:

  • 3 times a day

  • every 8 hours

  • by injection every 8 hours

  • three times in 24 hours

Explanation

Question 33 of 47

1

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?

Select one of the following:

  • 5

  • 10

  • 15

  • 20

Explanation

Question 34 of 47

1

A cat weighing 4kg needs an anaesthetic to repair a small laceration, the anaesthetic to be administered is ketamine hydrochloride. the dose rate is 1.5mg/kg i/m and the vial labelled is 100mg/ml. how many mg should be administered to the cat? how many mls would you administer?

Select one of the following:

  • 0.04mls

  • 0.06mls

  • 0.4mls

  • 0.6mls

Explanation

Question 35 of 47

1

Schedule : e.g. methadone - locked cabinet, bound book, records kept for 2 yrs, signed for when ordered
Schedule : e.g. buprenorphine - signed for when ordered but don't need to record use

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    2
    3
    4
    1

Explanation

Question 36 of 47

1

A fluted bottle indicates:

Select one of the following:

  • external use only

  • internal use only

Explanation

Question 37 of 47

1

What special precautions are given to clients when dispensing prednisolone?

Select one of the following:

  • wear gloves

  • wear a mask

  • CONTAINS PENICILLIN

  • do not handle if you are immuno-suppressed

Explanation

Question 38 of 47

1

What route of administration has a bioavailability of 1?

Select one of the following:

  • intravenous

  • intramuscular

  • sub cutaneous

  • intra-peritoneal

Explanation

Question 39 of 47

1

What is the term used to describe the time for 50% of the drug to be metabolised and excreted?

Select one of the following:

  • half life

  • half bioavailability

  • half effect

  • half metabolism

Explanation

Question 40 of 47

1

tick the legal requirements for a drug label

Select one or more of the following:

  • name and address of vet

  • warning signs

  • date dispensed

  • client name and address

  • strength and type of drug

Explanation

Question 41 of 47

1

Tick everything that applies to tablets

Select one or more of the following:

  • dry presentation of medicine

  • cheaper, can be scored and broken up

  • active drug in an inert substance that binds it together

  • can be coated to protect from moisture, stomach acid, to hide bitter taste

Explanation

Question 42 of 47

1

Heroin, cannabis, cocaine - schedule
buprenorphine, butorphanol, tramadol - schedule
diazepam, anabolic steroids - schedule
pethidine, morphine, methadone - schedule

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    1
    3
    4
    2

Explanation

Question 43 of 47

1

o.d., S.i.d, u.i,d -
o.m -
o.n -
b.d -
t.d.s -
q.d.s -
q.q.h -
a.c -
p.c -
p.r.n -
stat -
q.h -
q.8.h -

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    once daily
    every morning
    every night
    twice per day
    3x daily
    4x daily
    every 4 hours
    before food
    post food
    as required
    STAT
    hourly
    every 8 hours

Explanation

Question 44 of 47

1

The Therapeutic effects is , the Side effects are , the Adverse Effects are

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    desired
    expected
    unexpected

Explanation

Question 45 of 47

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Order of the pharmacokinetic pathway:

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    A - Absorption
    D - Distribution
    M - Metabolism
    E - Excretion

Explanation

Question 46 of 47

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drugs are more readily absorbable via i/v route, stay in the blood and tissue fluids
drugs are distributed through all body tissues and can be deposited in fats, cell membranes are mostly phospholipids, so this is useful

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    Hydrophilic
    Lipophilic

Explanation

Question 47 of 47

1

Which is more likely to enter the brain by crossing the blood brain barrier? (and placental barrier)

Select one of the following:

  • hydrophilc drugs

  • lipophilic drugs

Explanation

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