VETERINARY NURSING: PHARMACOLOGY ALL EXAM REVISION
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (ALREADY GRADED A+) (2024
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What are the type of drugs listed under schedule 1? - ANSWER- Illegal drugs with virtually no
therapeutic use E.g. LSD, Ecstasy.
What are the type of drugs listed under schedule 3? - ANSWER- Buprenorphine,
pento/phenobarbital, tramadol. They must be stored in a locked cupboard.
What are the type of drugs listed under schedule 5? - ANSWER- Certain preparations of
controlled drugs e.g. codeine and morphine.
What are the type of drugs listed under schedule 2? Where should they be stored and logged? -
ANSWER- Opiates e.g. Morphine, Fentanyl, Ketamine. They should be locked away in a
locked cabinet and use must be logged in a controlled drugs book.
What are the type of drugs listed under schedule 4? - ANSWER- Part 1: Benzodiazepines, Part
2: Anabolic/androgenic steroids.
What is the temperature drugs should be refrigerated at? - ANSWER- 2-8ᵒC.
How long should controlled drug records be stored for? - ANSWER- 2 years.
What containers should liquid medicines dispensed for external application be placed in? -
ANSWER- Glass, ribbed bottles with screw-top lids.
, What is the maximum volume of drug that should be administered via the IM route in cats? -
ANSWER- 2mls.
What is the maximum volume of drug that should be administered via the IM route in dogs? -
ANSWER- 5mls.
Which muscle is most suitable for intramuscular injection in the horse? - ANSWER- Gluteal.
From which year did all practices need to register with the RCVS to supply medicinal products? -
ANSWER- 2009.
What does fluting indicate on a bottle? - ANSWER- External use only.
What is the minimum length of needle for injection in the horse? - ANSWER- 1.5".
What is the function of an antitussive drug? - ANSWER- To supress coughing
What warning would you give to clients regarding anti-fungal medications? - ANSWER- They
are teratogenic.
Which two ways can samples be sent to an external laboratory? - ANSWER- Courier & 1st
Class post/special delivery.
How many layers should a sample be placed in? - ANSWER- 3 - Absorbent material, bubble
wrap and biohazard bag.
How long should a serum sample be left to stand prior to centrifugation? - ANSWER- 20-30
minutes.
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