Administration Considerations Flashcards
1
Q
Oral administration considerations
A
-Given with food or water
-Brachycephalic breeds, risk of pneumonia
-Temperament
2
Q
What are intranasal administration considerations?
A
-Fast absorption
-Kennel cough & inhalers
3
Q
Topical administration considerations?
A
- Non-invasive
-PPE (zoonosis?)
-Slow absorption
4
Q
What are rectal administration considerations?
A
- Useful when other routes are inappropriate
-Irregular absorption rate
-Not suitable for diarrhoea
5
Q
What are SC injection administration considerations?
A
-Animal temperament
-Needle stick injuries
-Large doses needed for quicker absorption
6
Q
What are IM injection administration considerations?
A
- Needle stick injuries
-Uncomfortable for some animals
-Care sciatic nerve
7
Q
What are IV injection administration considerations?
A
- Should only be administered my MRCVS, RVNS AND SVNS
-Quicker aborption
8
Q
p.r.n
A
As when required
9
Q
p.o.d
A
Every other day
