https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/238/health-amp-safetyWelcome to the Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part I) by Vanessa Bird VN. This guide contains notes, self-test questionnaires and practical tasks to help you through your exams (Level 2 NVQ), and to use as a reference afterwards.April 2009. Importen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/238/health-amp-safetySat, 24 Jan 2009 08:50:35 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:b5e455c5-da3e-447b-932b-243f62daa749Arlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/238/health-amp-safety#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 1 by Arlo Guthrie on 1/24/2009 8:50:35 AM<br /> <p><strong>QUESTIONS</strong></p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li>What does COSHH stand for, and explain why every veterinary practice is required by law to possess an up to date COSHH manual? </li> <li>What must a pharmaceutical company representative present upon visiting a practice to promote the sale of new drugs and why? </li> <li>In addition to the COSHH Regulations, list the 5 other laws relevant to the subjects of pharmacy and dispensing. </li> <li>List items of protective clothing that may be worn in the dispensary to reduce the risk of accidents during the dispensing of medicines. </li> <li>List items in addition to protective clothing that should be present in the dispensary to minimise the risk of an accident. </li> <li>Describe the main ways in which drugs might get into the body by accident during dispensing; then explain how you could reduce these risks. </li> <li>Which drug groups should not be handled if you are pregnant? </li> <li>Define the following terms: carcinogenic, mutogenic and teratogenic. </li> <li>List 3 possible health risks associated with the handling of prostaglandins. </li> <li>Which drug may cause a fatal aplastic anaemia in man (thankfully a very rare occurrence)? </li> <li>Name the 2 antibiotic groups that may cause hypersensitivity upon exposure in those with an allergy to these drugs? </li> <li>Describe the symptoms that may be evident in a person suffering an allergic reaction to penicillin. </li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/238/health-amp-safety/revision/1Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:19:35 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:b5e455c5-da3e-447b-932b-243f62daa749Arlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/238/health-amp-safety#commentsRevision 1 posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 1 by Arlo Guthrie on 1/23/2009 2:19:35 PM<br /> <p><strong>QUESTIONS</strong></p> <ol> <li>What does COSHH stand for, and explain why every veterinary practice is required by law to possess an up to date COSHH manual? </li> <li>What must a pharmaceutical company representative present upon visiting a practice to promote the sale of new drugs and why? </li> <li>In addition to the COSHH Regulations, list the 5 other laws relevant to the subjects of pharmacy and dispensing. </li> <li>List items of protective clothing that may be worn in the dispensary to reduce the risk of accidents during the dispensing of medicines. </li> <li>List items in addition to protective clothing that should be present in the dispensary to minimise the risk of an accident. </li> <li>Describe the main ways in which drugs might get into the body by accident during dispensing; then explain how you could reduce these risks. </li> <li>Which drug groups should not be handled if you are pregnant? </li> <li>Define the following terms: carcinogenic, mutogenic and teratogenic. </li> <li>List 3 possible health risks associated with the handling of prostaglandins. </li> <li>Which drug may cause a fatal aplastic anaemia in man (thankfully a very rare occurrence)? </li> <li>Name the 2 antibiotic groups that may cause hypersensitivity upon exposure in those with an allergy to these drugs? </li> <li>Describe the symptoms that may be evident in a person suffering an allergic reaction to penicillin. </li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div>