QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 335 



Write a prescription for 15 powders for a tonic containing a simple 

 bitter, a preparation of iron and a nerve tonic, to be given in 

 powder form. 



For Mr. Black's gray mare. Jan. 2, 1914. 



Pulveria gentianse radicis 5 viij 



Ferri sulphatis S ij 



Strychninae sulphatis grs. xij 



M. et ft. pulv. No. XT. 



Sig. — Give one powder in feed t. i. d. 



John Doe, D.V.M. 



Prescribe a treatment for chronic eczema in the dog. 



For Miss Johnson's dog. Jan. 2, 1914. 



Sulphuris sublimati 3 j 



Olei cadini 5 iij 



Adipis lanse hydrosi S v 



M. et ft. unguentum. 



Sig. — Thoroughly rub in and leave for 48 hours, then 

 wash and repeat. 



John Doe, D.V.M. 



Write a prescription for a blister, in the form of an ointment. Give 

 directions for applying the blister and state what precau- 

 tions should be taken after it is applied. 



For Mr. Williams's bay mare. Jan. 3, 1914. 



Hydrargyri biniodidi. 



Pulveris cantharis aa 3 ij 



Adipis , S iij 



M. et ft. unguentum. 



Sig. — Clip hair over spavin and apply ointment with con- 

 siderable friction. Three days later, apply vase- 

 line over blistered area. Tie horse short to pre- 

 vent interference by biting parts. 



John Doe, D.V.M. 



Write a prescription for a cathartic for a sheep. 



For Mr. Black's sheep. Jan. 3, 1914. 



Magnesii sulphatis S vj 



Sodii chloridi S ij 



Misee et ft. pulv. No. I. 



Sig. — ^Dissolve powder in half pint of water and give as 

 a drench. 



John Doe, D.V.M. 



