VetSkill Level 3 Diploma VN04 – Pharmacology and Dispensary Management Practice Test

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• What is an example of an ESPA medication?
• What does ESPA stand for?
• Which of the following is an example of Class C drugs?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as high‑risk?
• What is a prescription?
• What is the aim of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the three safe ways to remove needles?
• RQPs are composed of which professionals?
• What does the use of the prescribing cascade allow for?
• Which PPE item is described as cytotoxic-resistant?
• For how long must controlled drug records be kept after the date of the last entry?
• What is step 1 of the prescribing cascade?
• Which action should be taken when handling open or loose products to protect yourself?
• Which of the following is an offence under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971?
• Where should preparation and administration of drugs be conducted to minimise emission, release and spread?
• What does POM-V stand for?
• Which sequence correctly lists the five steps of making a risk assessment?
• What does the principle 'New measures, new risks' imply?
• What is supplying?
• Which section of the Code of Professional Conduct sets out guidance for the use of veterinary medicines?
• What term should clinical waste be referred to as?
• Who is allowed to prepare an extemporaneous medicine?
• Which category is prescription-only medicine that can be supplied with supervision by a Veterinarian, Pharmacist, or Suitably Qualified Person?
• Which item is NOT high‑risk?
• Where must controlled drug records be kept?
• When should the prescribing cascade be used?
• Which principle is concerned with the idea that new measures carry new risks?
• Which step of risk assessment involves recording the findings?
• Which PPE item is identified as the final control option?
• What are the key points of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?
• What should be placed in a yellow/orange bag?
• What are the penalties for possession of Class B drugs?
• What are the penalties for possession of Class C drugs?
• What does AVM-GSL stand for?
• What action should you take if you are or expect to be pregnant or have allergies related to exposure?
• When may a NFA-VPS medication be prescribed?
• Which of the following is an example of Schedule 5 controlled drugs?
• What activity is used to review the effectiveness of controls?
• AVM-GSL medications are characterized by what regulatory status?
• Which of the following is an example of a POM-V medication?
• Where can you find up to date and accurate information about specific medicines?
• What are the penalties for possession of Class A drugs by a magistrates' court and by the Crown Court?
• Which of the following is an example of a category for Droncit?
• Which of the following is an example of an NFA-VPS medication?
• How long are prescriptions for Schedule 2-4 drugs valid?
• Which statement about controlled drug records is true?
• Which statement best describes the two definitions of veterinary medicinal products?
• What are controlled drugs?
• What are some examples of Schedule 4 drug?
• If a veterinarian prescribes a medication without performing a physical examination, what must they be able to do?
• When does a Class B drug become a Class A?
• Which is technically the only schedule 3 drug that has to be kept in the controlled drugs cabinet?
• Which of the following is NOT a correct step in the five-step risk assessment process?
• How often should risk assessments be reviewed?
• Which use schedule of controlled drugs needs to be recorded within veterinary practices?
• ESPA medications apply to which animals?
• What does MANSA stand for?
• What are examples of veterinary Schedule 2 drugs?
• When should a vet carry out a physical examination of an animal?
• Which term describes the act of giving the product to the owner after criteria are met?
• What does step 4 of the prescribing cascade involve?
• What should be placed in a yellow container with a blue lid?
• What does NFA-VPS stand for?
• Which acronym stands for Prescription Only Medicine - Veterinarian, Pharmacist, Suitably Qualified Person?
• What does it mean when an animal is 'under the care' of a vet?
• What does it mean by a drug being a higher schedule?
• Which statement is included to indicate that the cascade applies?
• What are the VMD responsible for?
• Which activities are controlled by the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013?
• Which of the following is an ESPA medication example?
• Which movements of Schedule 2 drugs must be recorded within a veterinary practice?
• Which principle emphasizes providing information and training?
• Which of the following can serve as a witness for destroying Schedule 2 drugs?
• Which of the following is a POM-V medication?
• Must a SQP be physically present on the premises to dispense medication?
• Which phrase confirms that a product is for animal use only?
• Which organization provides the product information database used for veterinary medicines?
• Which bag is used for infectious clinical waste?
• When prescribing, what are RQPs making a clinical judgement based on?
• Step 5 of the prescribing cascade describes extemporaneous preparation. Who can perform this?
• Which act controls the other drugs?
• What are ESPA medications?
• Which item describes the form and strength of the product on a prescription?
• Which item is a general guideline for handling medicines?
• When was the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 last amended?
• What is the highest schedule level kept and used in practice?
• What is the correct room temperature range for controlled drugs?
• How long are prescriptions for Schedule 5 drugs valid?
• Which container is used for cytotoxic and cytostatic materials?
• Who can dispense?
• Imaverol is used for which condition?
• Which penalties apply to the supply of Class C drugs?
• Why might clients sign 'off-licence' forms?
• Where are the conditions of use of medications listed?
• Which is the only POM-VPS medication available in the UK?
• What should you do when opening a new controlled drug?
• Which container is used for sharps not contaminated with POMs?
• Which of the following is the first principle of good COSHH practice?
• What should be placed in a yellow container with a purple lid?
• How should control measures be chosen according to the COSHH principles?
• What should we do to ensure that we are providing the most suitable product for the animal and client?
• Which statement about POM-VPS prescriptions is true?
• Dispensing is best described as what?
• What does RQP stand for?
• When would cascade decision-making be used over licensed options?
• Which organization is responsible for monitoring adverse events related to veterinary medicines?
• What are the 2 definitions of veterinary medicinal products?
• Which PPE item must meet FFP3 standard when handling cytotoxic medications?
• Which phrase should appear to indicate the animal is under the care of the veterinary surgeon?
• Which of the following is an example of Class B drugs?
• What is the purpose of consulting with the client when prescribing POM-VPS?
• Which animals are there no POM-VPS medications for?
• Which regulation is amended to ensure they are up-to-date and relevant?
• Which statement is true about the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001?
• If an SQP does not recognise a premises issuing a prescription, what should they do?
• The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 do what?
• Which of the following is a Class C drug?
• When may a POM-VPS medication be prescribed?
• What should be placed in a yellow container with an orange lid?
• Examples of veterinary Schedule 3 drugs?
• Which act addresses providing a safe place to work, safe equipment, staff training, risk assessments, and proper facilities?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of the COSHH principles?
• What acts regulate Misuse of Drugs?
• Which statement is true regarding low and medium risk substances?
• If a medicine is not listed on the VMD PID, what does that mean?
• What is dispensing?
• Which statement describes how waste should be managed to minimise exposure risk?
• What should be placed in a yellow bag with a black stripe?
• In the prescribing cascade, step 2 asks: which question?
• Which factor is specifically cited as a factor to consider when selecting a product for a patient?
• Which item indicates the dosage to be administered?
• Which statement defines prescribing?
• Which statement correctly describes the prescribing cascade?
• Can clinical notes count as a prescription?
• Ketamine is an example of which class of drugs?
• When making a prescription, what is an RQP making judgements based on?
• What should DOOP now be referred to as?
• Which penalties apply to the supply of Class A drugs in the Magistrates' Court and Crown Court?
• Can SQPs prescribe using the cascade?
• Which substance is NOT listed as low or medium risk?
• Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of the prescribing cascade?
• Which option contains the complete information that must be written on a prescription?
• Which of the following is an NFA-VPS medication?
• Which of the following is NOT a Class B drug?
• What should high‑risk substances have?
• What is the documented process for destroying Schedule 2 drugs?
• Which statement best describes when a NFA-VPS medication may be prescribed?
• Which owner detail must appear on a prescription?
• Which of the following is an example of an NFA-VPS medication?
• What formats are acceptable for recording controlled drug movements in a veterinary practice?
• How should Schedule 2 drugs be destroyed?
• Which statement correctly matches a medication to its category?
• How recent must a clinical assessment be before prescribing?
• What is the correct fridge temperature range for controlled drugs?
• Why do SQPs need to know about the prescribing cascade?
• What does POM-VPS stand for?
• What are some examples of schedule 5 controlled drugs?
• Which penalties apply to the supply of Class B drugs in the Magistrates' Court and Crown Court?
• Which statement correctly describes 'under the care' in veterinary practice?
• What must first happen before a POM-V medication can be prescribed?
• Which practice is recommended to minimize exposure to medicines?
• What should low and medium risk substances have?
• Which principle focuses on reviewing the effectiveness of controls through accident/incident reporting?
• Which COSHH principle requires the route of exposure to be considered?
• What term describes medicines prescribed under the cascade?
• Which offence relates to allowing premises to be used unlawfully for production or supply?
• Which act was introduced in 2016 to regulate psychoactive substances?
• Who should SQPs have a consultation with when prescribing POM-VPS and why?
• Which two categories of drugs can have repeat prescriptions?
• Which of the following is an example of Class A drugs?
• Which animal has no NFA-VPS medications available to them?
• Which statement BEST reflects handling guidelines for high‑risk substances?
• Which of the following is NOT a high‑risk substance?
• What is an example of an AVM-GSL medication?
• When a correction is made in controlled drug records, what must accompany it?
• Which item is included to verify the prescriber on a prescription?
• When can a product be prescribed verbally?