Animal Nursing Flashcards
What are the 5 rights of giving medication?
- Right patient
- Right drug
- Right dose
- Right route
- Right frequency/time
What are 3 forms of eye medications?
- Drops
- Gel
- Ointment
What does TPR stand for?
Temperature, pulse, respiration
What does SOAP stand for?
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
What does patient signalment mean?
Refers to the collective information that identifies an individual patient such as colour, breed, etc.
What does CRT stand for?
Capillary refill time
What is a normal CRT?
Less than 2 seconds
What are deciduous teeth?
Baby teeth
What is a normal canine temperature?
37.5-39.0˚C
What is a normal feline temperature?
38.0-39.0˚C
What does it mean to auscultate?
Listen to sounds produced by the body
What does BPM stand for and what is it in reference to?
Beats per minute and heart rate
What does RR stand for and what is it in reference to?
Respiratory rate and numbers of breaths per minute
What are core canine vaccines?
DA2PP, Rabies
What are core feline vaccines?
FVRCP
What are some non-core canine vaccines?
Bordetella, Lepto, Lyme
What are some non-core feline vaccines?
Leukemia
Where are anal glands located? (hint - clock face)
4 and 8 o’clock
What is pink eye in humans equivalent to in animals?
Conjunctivitis
What is the order of medicating when using eye drops and ointment and why?
Drops first 5 min before ointment - if ointment was first, the drops would not be able to penetrate through
What is glaucoma?
A disease that is caused by aqueous humor (fluid) not being able to leave the eye, resulting in increased intraocular pressure