Veterinary Drug Withdrawal Periods Quiz
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When setting a withdrawal period for a drug used at a higher dose in a dairy cow, the withdrawal period should be at least:

  • 28 days
  • 12 hours
  • 500 degree days
  • 7 days (correct)

How long must records of unauthorised medicines in food animals be kept by a vet?

  • 7 years
  • 10 years
  • 2 years
  • 5 years (correct)

In the context of vet medicines, what does GB refer to?

  • Northern Ireland
  • England only
  • Scotland only
  • England, Scotland & Wales (correct)

What is the legal requirement for all horses in the UK since 2009?

<p>Equine passports (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For horses classified as food animals, the use of the cascade is:

<p>Different (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is contained in an equine passport? Select all that apply.

<p>Identifying information for the horse (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can the GB MRL Register be accessed?

<p>VMD website or directly via provided link (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of a vet in setting a withdrawal period?

<p>To ensure that the residue level is less than the MRL when animal product enters the food chain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who can prescribe a medicine for an animal using the Cascade?

<p>Only a veterinary surgeon (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) for veterinary medicines?

<p>To specify the maximum safe concentration of residue in a food following use of a veterinary medicine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential risks associated with unauthorised medicines for animals?

<p>May not be of consistent quality, may not be safe and effective, may pose a risk to consumers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Cascade in veterinary medicine?

<p>To allow prescription of unauthorized medicines when no suitable authorized medicine is available (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a pharmacist in the Cascade?

<p>To dispense an authorized VMP for use under the Cascade, human medicines, or extemporaneously prepared medicines against a prescription from a vet (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of seeking informed consent for using unauthorised medicines in animals?

<p>Clients should be made aware of the intended use and potential side effects, and their consent should be obtained in writing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if there is no passport for a horse?

<p>Treat the horse as 'intended for human consumption' in the first instance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should a vet make the entry into the passport for a horse?

<p>If the horse is intended for human consumption or if no declaration has been made (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of Phenylbutazone in a horse intended for human consumption?

<p>Cannot be used (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with competition horses regarding prohibited substances?

<p>Seek guidance from the affiliation website (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can the GB MRL Register be accessed?

<p>VMD website (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if health/welfare of a horse is at risk in an emergency?

<p>Treatment with a substance not allowed in food animals is permitted (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be used first according to the prescribing guidance for horses?

<p>Always use a licensed product first (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if there is no immediate necessity to treat a horse?

<p>Do not treat the horse (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of record-keeping for horses declared as NOT intended for human consumption?

<p>It is not necessary for records to be kept (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Cascade in veterinary medicine?

<p>To provide a framework for prescribing alternative medications when the first choice is unavailable or unsuitable (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does authorisation of veterinary medicines entail?

<p>Approval by regulatory authorities for marketing and use in animals based on safety and efficacy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a pharmacist in the Cascade?

<p>Ensuring that all prescribed medications are dispensed accurately and according to regulations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of Phenylbutazone in a horse intended for human consumption?

<p>Prohibited due to potential adverse effects on human health (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) for veterinary medicines?

<p>To ensure that residues of veterinary medicines in food from treated animals are safe for human consumption (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can the GB MRL Register be accessed?

<p>On the website of the regulatory authority responsible for veterinary medicines in Great Britain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if there is no immediate necessity to treat a horse?

<p>Re-evaluate the need for treatment and consider non-pharmacological interventions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of following the Cascade and observing rules for competition horses?

<p>Ensuring safe working practices and protecting personnel (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does authorisation of veterinary medicines entail?

<p>Compliance with current guidelines and legislative requirements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus when prescribing for a food-producing horse?

<p>Use of Annexes &amp; Essential List for horses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who can dispense an authorised VMP for use under the Cascade? Select all that apply.

<p>A SQP with relevant qualification for that species (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for a pharmacist or SQP to dispense an authorised VMP under the Cascade?

<p>Relevant qualification for the species in question (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a veterinarian in the Cascade?

<p>To provide prescriptions for VMPs to be dispensed by pharmacists and SQPs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the regulations for treating food-producing horses?

<p>Ensuring the active substance has a Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) in the species (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for imported veterinary medicines for food-producing horses?

<p>The products must be authorised in the food-producing species in the country of origin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the veterinarian when using the Cascade for treating food-producing horses?

<p>To ensure the active substance has a Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) in the food-producing species (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum statutory withdrawal period for fish meat?

<p>500 degree days (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum statutory withdrawal period for milk?

<p>7 days (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum statutory withdrawal period for meat from poultry and mammals?

<p>28 days (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum duration for which records of unauthorised medicines in food animals must be kept by a vet?

<p>5 years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information must be recorded regarding the medicines administered to food animals? Select all that apply

<p>Name and quantity of active substance and withdrawal period (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a required record for unauthorised medicines in food animals? select all that apply.

<p>Result of clinical assessment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which step of the prescribing cascade allows the use of a vet medicine authorised in GB or UK wide for a different species, with a specific requirement if it's a food-producing animal?

<p>Step 3 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which step of the prescribing cascade is a Special Import Certificate (SIC) from the VMD required for a vet medicine authorised in NI for indicated species and condition?

<p>Step 2 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can a human medicinal product authorised in GB, NI, or UK be used in the prescribing cascade without the need for a Special Import Certificate (SIC)?

<p>Step 4 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the prescribing cascade, when can a human medicinal product authorized in GB, NI, or UK be used without the need for a Special Import Certificate (SIC)?

<p>Step 5 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which step of the prescribing cascade is a vet medicine authorized in NI for indicated species and condition allowed, requiring a Special Import Certificate (SIC) from the VMD?

<p>Step 2 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the last step in the prescribing cascade that allows the use of an extemporaneous preparation prepared by a vet, pharmacist, or person holding a Manufacturer’s authorization in the UK?

<p>Step 5 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When using the prescribing cascade, which step allows the use of a vet medicine authorized in GB, NI, or UK wide for a different species, with a specific requirement if it's a food-producing animal?

<p>Step 3 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the prescribing cascade, what is the first step that allows the use of a vet medicine authorized in GB or UK wide for use in the indicated species and condition?

<p>Step 1 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Essential Substances List for horses intended for consumption?

<p>A list of additional substances with a minimum 6-month withdrawal period (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can additional substances be used in horses intended for consumption?

<p>When a minimum 6-month withdrawal period is applied (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who does the Essential Substances List apply to?

<p>Horses intended for consumption (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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