OTC veterinary medicines [completed]

Question 1

Who sets out UK control on veterinary medicines?

Answer 1

Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMR)
- regulations for manufacture, advertising, marketing, supply and administration

Question 2

What are the legal classes of vet meds?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

What is POM-V?

Answer 3

veterinary surgeon only
must be on written prescription
supplied by veterinary surgeon or pharmacist

Question 4

What is POM-VPS

Answer 4

Prescribed and supplied by veterinary surgeon, pharmacist or suitably qualified person.
Must be on written prescription IF SUPPLIER IS DIFFERENT TO PRESCRIBER

Question 5

What is NFA-VPS?

Answer 5

Non food animal - supplied by vet, pharmacist or SQP
WRITTEN PRESCRIPTION IS NOT NEEDED

Question 6

What is AVM-GSL?

Answer 6

Authorised veterinary medicine- general sales list

Question 7

What is an SQP?

Answer 7

Someone who is suitably trained and qualified to supply certain medicines.
Registered with AMTRA

Question 8

Who may be considered as an SQP?

Answer 8

Veterinary nurses
Agricultural merchants
Pet shop personnel
Internet retailers

Question 9

Who is responsible for the supply of any veterinary medicines from a pharmacy?

Answer 9

The pharmacist

Question 10

Physical presence of the pharmacist is required for the supply of which types of vet meds?

Answer 10

POM-V, POM-VPS, NFA-VPS

Question 11

When may physical presence of the pharmacist may not be need when supplying POM-V, POM-VPS, NFA-VPS?

Answer 11

If a transaction has been authorised in advance by the pharmacist

If the person handing out the medicine is competent

Question 12

What is the veterinary cascade?

Answer 12

Cascade which allows a vet surgeon to prescribe an unauthorised medicine that would otherwise not be permitted

Question 13

What must a veterinary surgeon do before prescribing under the cascade?

Answer 13

Obtain owners consent
Consider risk vs benefit on animal, owner, person administering, environment etc

Question 14

Outline the veterinary cascade.

Answer 14

Supply licensed vet med

Licensed vet med for different species or different condition

A licensed human med OR an EU-licensed vet me

Extemporaneous preparation s/special manufacturing

Question 15

Who can a POM-V be advertised to?

Answer 15

Vet surgeons
Vet nurses
Pharmacist
Professional keepers of animals (not ABx)

OR AS A PRICE LIST

Question 16

Who can a POM-VPS be advertised to?

Answer 16

Vet surgeons
Pharmacists
SQPs
Other veterinary healthcare professions
Professional keepers of animals

OR AS A PRICE LIST

Question 17

Who can NFA-VPS and AVM-GSL be advertised to?

Answer 17

Anyone as long as advertisement is not misleading and claims taken directly from SPC

Question 18

Who can diagnose a pet with a disease?

Answer 18

Vet or owner

Question 19

What can a pharmacist/pharmacist staff do in the diagnosis of a disease?

Answer 19

Cannot diagnose but can respond to a request to treat a condition or for a product by name.

Question 20

Worms are the most common intestinal parasite in animals. How can an animal get worms?

Answer 20

Coming into contact with infected animals
Eating worm eggs or larvae
Eating raw meat

Question 21

What can worms in animals lead to?

Answer 21

Distress, illness and death

Question 22

What is the most common type of worm in animals?

Answer 22

Roundworm

Question 23

How big is the risk of animal worms spreading to humans?

Answer 23

Very small

Question 24

How can humans prevent being infected by animal worms?

Answer 24

Pick up faeces with a scoop and make sure hands are washed thoroughly before eating and after touching pets

Question 25

What are some symptoms of worms in pets?

Answer 25

Licking anus or dragging bottom across ground to relieve itching Worms on examination of faeces Weight loss Weakness increases appetite Diarrhoea Severe cases: distended abdomen

Question 26

How often should puppies and kittens be dewormed?

Answer 26

Every two weeks from the age of two weeks

Question 27

How often should female dogs and cats be wormed?

Answer 27

routinely before mating Should only be dewormed whilst pregnant under vets direction

Question 28

How often should adult dogs and cats be wormed?

Answer 28

every 1-3 months Treatment against fleas offers protection against tapeworm

Question 29

What classification is drontal?

Answer 29

NFA-VPS licensed for dogs and cats.

Question 30

Does Drontal need a prescription?

Answer 30

No it is NFA VPS

Question 31

What is the normal dose of drontal?

Answer 31

57.5mg/kg for pyrantel embonate and 5mg/kg praziquantel 1 Drontal cat tablet per 4kg body weight. 1 Drontal Cat XL tablet per 6kg of body weight

Question 32

How should drontal be given?

Answer 32

Give suspension/tablet directly to animal or hide in food. Wash hands after administration

Question 33

What should be done in the event of heavy roundworm infestations in pets?

Answer 33

A repeat dose after 14 days.

Question 34

How else can worms be prevented in pets?

Answer 34

disinfect food and water bowls and toys regularly Pick faeces up promptly and carefuly

Question 35

What is lungworm?

Answer 35

A parasiet that live in the pet's heart and blood vessels that supply the LUNG.

Question 36

How is lung worm transmitted?

Answer 36

Larave present in fox or dog faeces. Snails, slugs or frogs eat the faeces and become hosts. Dogs eats slug, snail or frog and becomes infected. Cycle restarts

Question 37

What are the symptoms of lungworm in pets?

Answer 37

Coughing Poor appetite Breathing difficulties Upset stomach diarrhoea Weight loss Tiredness Depression Unexplained bruising Pale, bleeding gums

Question 38

Are lungworm infections more common in cats or dogs?

Answer 38

More common in dogs AND MORE SEVERE

Question 39

Can lungworm from pets infect humans?

Answer 39

NO BUT ROUNDWORMS CAN

Question 40

What is panacur and what is its legal classification?

Answer 40

Panacur is a wormer for cats and dogs for lungworm. It is an NFA-VPS. Active ingredient is febendazole.

Question 41

What is granofen and what is its legal classification?

Answer 41

Wormer for cats and dogs for lungworm. It is an NFA-VPS. Active ingredient is febendazole.

Question 42

What is Milpro/Milbactor?

Answer 42

POM-V NOT NFA-VPS Wormer used to treat lungworm in dogs and cats. ACTIVE INGREDIENTS ARE milbemycin oxide and praziquantel.

Question 43

What are fleas?

Answer 43

Parasites

Question 44

Where are fleas mostly found?

Answer 44

95% found in the environment - beds, carpets etc

Question 45

Where can animals pick up fleas from?

Answer 45

ANYWHERE

Question 46

What are some signs that an animal has fleas?

Answer 46

Scratching Bald patches Redness and irritation Thickened skin Flea dust - add water on tissue and turns red Human has insect bites too

Question 47

What are the complications of flea?

Answer 47

Intense itching and scratching Hair loss Thin coat Red inflamed skin Dermatitis - pet is allergic to flea saliva (must be diagnosed by vet) Restlessness

Question 48

What is a tick?

Answer 48

A small spider like paarsite that sucks blood from pets by climbing into there coat.

Question 49

Where are ticks commonly found?

Answer 49

Woodlands, grasslands and sometimes urban areas

Question 50

Are cats or dogs more likely to get ticks?

Answer 50

Dogs

Question 51

What are some complications of ticks?

Answer 51

Redness Irritation Abscess formation Transmission of diseases such as Lyme disease

Question 52

What can be used to treat fleas?

Answer 52

Advantage spot treatment NFA-VPS Fleas killed within one day. Need to use monthly dog, cat and rabbit

Question 53

What can be used to treat fleas AND ticks?

Answer 53

Frontline NFA-VPS (Front line combo spot on is POM-V) dog and cat

Question 54

What is frontline dose based on and how often is it administered?

Answer 54

Based on weight and given monthly

Question 55

What is different between front line spot on application for cats and dogs?

Answer 55

Cats - 2 places Dogs - 1 place

Question 56

What counselling needs to be given to owners for frontline spot on?

Answer 56

Do not smoke drink or eat during application Wash hands after use Handle pet as soon as application site is dry Wait 48 hours before bathing or letting pet swim Reapply MONTHLY

Question 57

How can the home be treated to prevent flea infestations?

Answer 57

Regularly vacuum home Wash pet bedding above 60 Flea spray for house such as RIP FLEA