Drug Schedules
What schedule requires a prescription?
S4
Explain how to do a nail trim
Push nail out
Insert into nail trimmer above the quick
Clip
Name at least 3 pieces of PPE
Gloves
Mask
Googles
Gown
Shoe Covers
Face Shield
Hair Net
What does "hypo" mean?
Low
(i.e. hypothermia = low temperature)
What did the crocodile swallow in Peter Pan? (hint its not the hand of the pirate)
An alarm clock
Ketamine, Methadone, Fentanyl have the potential for abuse.
What schedule are they?
S8
Explain how to do an ear clean
Select appropriate cleaner
Angle cleaner into ear cannal (runs towards the dogs nose)
Squeeze cleaner into ear
Cup ear to close and massage in
Let animal shake head
Wipe away debris
Name 2 notifiable diseases
Foot and Mouth
Anthrax
Avian Flu
Mad Cow
Hendra Virus
Lyssa Virus
What does "itis" mean?
Inflammation
(i.e. dermatitis = inflammation of the skin)
How many bones do sharks have in their body?
None
What is an example of an S5 drug?
(Caution)
Some Parasiticides
Frontline
Comfortis
Bravecto
How do you apply a liquid parasiticide?
Weigh the animal
Choose appropriate product for weight
Break open product
Part fur to see the skin on the back of the neck
Apply to skin (sometimes in multiple areas)
How many mL's would you need to add into a 500ml bottle if your dilution rate was 1:250
2mL
(250 +1=251
500/251=1.99 )
What does "Nephro" refer to?
Kidney
What is the largest organ in the body?
the skin
What are S9 drugs?
Illegal Drugs
Explain how you would give a SC Injection
Choose correct size needle and syringe
Draw up correct amount of medication
Pinch animals skin at the back of the neck
Insert needle bevel up
Pull back on plunger and look for blood in hub
Inject and massage after
What is the difference between "Isolation" and "Quarantine"
Isolation- Animal has already showed signs of illness
Quarantine- Animal has been in contact with infected animal and is being monitored for symptoms
What does "cytotoxic" mean
Cell death
What is the fastest fish in the ocean?
Sailfish
What is an S3 drug?
Pharmacist only
(over the counter)
Explain how you would draw blood?
Gather material with and appropriate sized needle and syringe
Have a restrainer "roll" the vein (Cephalic)
Feel for the vein
Insert needle bevel up and draw back
What does it mean by "donning" and "doffing"
Donning- Putting on PPE
Doffing- taking off PPE
What does "Pexy" mean?
To adhere something
(i.e. gastropexy = attaching the stomach to the abdominal wall)
What organ do insects NOT have?
Lungs