55 Questions
Which class of medicines in the UK requires a prescription from a veterinary surgeon?
POM-V
Who can prescribe POM-VPS medications?
Any registered qualified person (RQP)
What must be included when writing a prescription?
Both the prescriber's and the client's names and addresses
Which organization is responsible for regulating veterinary medicines in the UK?
VMD
What does the acronym POM-VPS stand for?
Prescription Only Medicine - Veterinarian / Pharmacist / SQP
Which act primarily regulates the veterinary profession in the UK?
Veterinary Surgeons Act
What must a veterinary surgeon do before prescribing a POM-VPS veterinary medicinal product?
Ensure the product is authorized for the intended use
What is the purpose of reporting prescription misuse to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD)?
To protect the public interest
When should a veterinary medicinal product be supplied?
In appropriate containers and with appropriate labeling
Which of the following is considered an adverse event?
An observation in animals that is unfavorable and unintended
Which of the following is a type of serious adverse event?
An adverse event that results in death or increased rates of death
What is the reporting timeframe for adverse events in the UK?
15 calendar days
Which one of the following statements about controlled drugs in veterinary practice is true?
Controlled drugs are subject to additional requirements in Schedule 2 and 3.
Which one of the following statements about prescribing POM-V medicines is true?
A veterinary surgeon can prescribe POM-V medicines if the animal has not been seen immediately before the prescription.
Which one of the following should be included on a labelled product according to good practice?
A declaration that the prescription is for an animal under the prescriber's care.
Which organization is responsible for regulating the use of controlled drugs in veterinary practice in the UK?
VMD
What does the acronym SAR stand for in the context of veterinary medicine?
Suspected Adverse Reaction
Which type of veterinary medicinal product does the acronym POM-VPS refer to?
Prescription Only Medicine - Veterinarian / Pharmacist / SQP
Which of the following is NOT considered an adverse event?
Lack of expected efficacy
When should you report an adverse event to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD)?
Within 15 calendar days
Which of the following is NOT a type of serious adverse event?
Lack of expected efficacy
Which of the following actions must a veterinary surgeon take before prescribing a POM-V veterinary medicinal product?
Ensure the product is authorized for the intended use
What is the purpose of reporting cases of prescription misuse to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD)?
To protect public interest
Which of the following actions is considered a justified breach of client confidentiality?
Releasing confidential information to the VMD
Which one of the following statements about prescribing POM-VPS medicines is true?
Prescribing POM-VPS medicines does not require a clinical assessment or the animal to be under the care of the registered qualified person
What is the maximum number of times a prescription can be repeated without re-checking the patient?
Three times
Which one of the following must be included on a prescription for Schedule 2 and most Schedule 3 Controlled Drugs?
All of the above
Which one of the following statements about controlled drugs in veterinary practice is true?
Controlled drugs are listed in one of five Schedules in the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001.
What is the definition of 'under our care' for a POM-V medicine prescription?
The veterinary surgeon must have personal knowledge of the animal's condition and maintain clinical records.
What should be included on a prescription template for a veterinary medicinal product?
Details of the owner, details of the vet, and clear instructions for dosage and administration.
Which class of medicines in the UK requires a prescription from a veterinary surgeon?
POM-V
Who can prescribe POM-VPS medications?
All of the above
What must be stated on a prescription for Schedule 2 and most Schedule 3 Controlled Drugs?
The RCVS Registration Number of the prescribing veterinary surgeon
Which organization is responsible for regulating the use of veterinary medicines in the UK?
VMD
What does the acronym SAR stand for?
Suspected Adverse Reaction
Which type of veterinary medicinal product does the acronym AVM-GSL refer to?
Authorized veterinary medicine - General Sale List
Which of the following is an example of an adverse event?
Observation in animals that is unfavorable and unintended
What should be done if an adverse event indicates a defect in the product or batch?
Report it to the VMD immediately
When should suspected adverse events be reported to the VMD?
Within 15 calendar days
Which of the following actions must a veterinary surgeon take before prescribing a POM-V veterinary medicinal product?
Ensure the product is authorized for the intended use
What is the purpose of reporting cases of prescription misuse to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD)?
To protect the public interest
Which organization is responsible for regulating the use of controlled drugs in veterinary practice in the UK?
Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD)
Which one of the following is a requirement for a prescription template for a veterinary medicinal product?
Declaration for use on the cascade
Which one of the following statements about controlled drugs in veterinary practice is true?
Controlled drugs prescriptions are subject to additional requirements in Schedule 2 and 3
What is the definition of 'under our care' for a POM-V medicine prescription?
The animal must be seen recently enough for the veterinary surgeon to have personal knowledge of its condition
What is an adverse event?
An adverse event is any observation in animals, whether or not considered to be product related, that is unfavorable and unintended and that occurs after the use of a veterinary medicine.
What are the types of adverse events?
The types of adverse events include lack of expected efficacy, unexpected adverse events, serious adverse events, and non-serious adverse events.
What is lack of expected efficacy?
Lack of expected efficacy refers to the situation when the intended beneficial effects of a veterinary medicine have not been observed during its use.
What are unexpected adverse events?
Unexpected adverse events are those in which the nature, severity, or outcome of an observed adverse event is not described in the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) of the medicine.
What are serious adverse events?
Serious adverse events result in death or increased rates of death, life-threatening clinical signs, significant disability or incapacity, congenital abnormalities or birth defects, or permanent or prolonged signs.
What are non-serious adverse events?
Non-serious adverse events refer to all other adverse reactions or lack of efficacy following treatment with a veterinary medicine, excluding the serious ones.
What is an adverse reaction?
An adverse reaction is a harmful and unintended reaction to a veterinary medicine that occurs at doses normally used for that animal for the prophylaxis, diagnosis, or treatment of disease or to restore, correct, or modify a physiological function.
What are the reporting responsibilities for adverse events?
If an adverse event might indicate a defect in the product or batch, it must be reported to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) immediately. Other adverse events must be recorded in detail and reported electronically to the VMD within 15 calendar days.
What should be done if a suspected adverse event occurs in the UK?
If a suspected adverse event involving an animal, a human, or unintended transmission of an infectious agent through a veterinary product occurs in the UK, it should be recorded in detail and reported electronically to the VMD within 15 calendar days.
When should other suspected adverse events involving an animal be reported?
Other suspected adverse events involving an animal should be recorded and reported within the next chronological Periodic Safety Update Report (PSUR) for the product involved, as quickly as possible to the VMD electronically.
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