Administering Medication

Question 1

What are 5 important point that must be checked before administering medication?

Answer 1

• hygiene is very important
• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Technique and preparation
• Dosage checked
• Records available

Question 2

What are the two routes of administering medication?

Answer 2

1. enteral

2. parenteral

Question 3

Which route of administration involves the gastrointestinal tract?

Answer 3

Enteral Route

Question 4

Parenteral consists of administering medication via the vein, under the skin, inhalation, and what other two ways?

Answer 4

1. muscle

2. absorption through skin

Question 5

There are some restrictions when it comes to buying medication. Where can medication be purchased?

Answer 5

• Vet, SQP (POM-V, POM-UPS)
• Vet, Pharmacist, SQP (NFA-VPS)
• Buy online/pet store (AVM-GSL)

Question 6

What are the two types of medication that can be given orally?

Answer 6

1. tablets

2. liquids

Question 7

State 5 ways to prevent injury to both the handler and the animal.

Answer 7

1. PPE
2. Proper restraint techniques
3. Proper handling techniques
4. Sometimes face masks and goggles
5. Understanding body language (animals behaviour, stress indicators)…

Question 8

What are the three routes for topical treatments?

Answer 8

1. ocular (eye)
2. aural (ear)
3. skin (direct application or absorption)

Question 9

List a variety of different treatments that can be administered via the eye, ear and skin.

Answer 9

eye - drops, cream, ointment
ear - ear cleaners, ointment, creams
skin - spot on, creams, sprays, powders, shampoos

Question 10

What are the three injection sites?

Answer 10

1. Subcutaneous (under the skin)
2. Intramuscular (into muscle)
3. Intravenous (into vein)

Question 11

Why might injections be used?

Answer 11

1. Anaesthetics
2. Drawing blood
3. Vaccinations

Question 12

Which injection site usually takes a longer time before noticed and why?

Answer 12

Subcutaneous. This is because there is a poor supply of blood vessels and nerves…. usually done in the scruff of the animal.

Question 13

How many people are required to properly and safely restrain an animal having an intramuscular injection?

Answer 13

Two people needed to restrain.

Question 14

What are the two injection sites for intramuscular injections?

Answer 14

1. quadraceps femoris

2. epaxil

Question 15

At what angle should injections be administered when injecting into the muscle?

Answer 15

MUST be administered at a right angle.

Question 16

What are the 4 main veins of which intravenous injections are administered?

Answer 16

1. cephalic vein (foreleg)
2. jugular vein (neck)
3. saphenous vein (hind leg)
4. lateral ear vein

Question 17

Approximately how long does it usually take for an effect to happen after administering into the vein?

Answer 17

Usually takes effect up to around 2 minutes.

Question 18

Why is avoiding aversive experiences important?

Answer 18

Its important as if your animal is stressed, they will associate the treatment etc… negatively…
Animal may become anxious and resentful.