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What are the 3 routes of medicine administration

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  • topical
  • Enternal
  • Parenteral
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What is topical and give examples of the products

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these are treatments that are applied to the surface of the body, such as the skin or eyes. These includes shampoos, lotions and creams

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What is enternal and give examples of the products

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these are treatments that pass through the oesophagus, stomach and intestines. It is a treatment which is given internally via the mouth or rectum

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What is Parenteral and give examples of the products

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These are treatments which are given internally via injections in the veins, skin or muscles

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What does IV stand for

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Intravenous

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What does IM stand for

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Intramuscular

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What does SC stand for

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Subcutaneous - under the skin

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What does SID mean for the frequency of drug administration

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once a day

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What does BID mean for the frequency of drug administration

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Twice a day

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What does TID mean for the frequency of drug administration

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three times a day

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What does QID mean for the frequency of drug administration

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four times a day

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What does PRN mean for the frequency of drug administration

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according to need

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What does Qxh mean for the frequency of drug administration

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Once every hour

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What does Qxd mean for the frequency of drug administration

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Once every day

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Who is allowed to provide treatments

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  • Vets
  • Pharmacists
  • SQPs (Suitably Qualified Persons)
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What are the different categories of SQP’s

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  • POM-V
  • POM- VPS
  • NFA - VPS
  • AVM - GSL
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What are narcotics

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a drug that dulls the senses and induces sleep

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What are psychotropics

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a drug that affects mental state

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What does anaphylaxis mean

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a servere allergic reaction that can lead to life threatening breathing difficulties

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What does pharmacovigilance

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monitoring and evaluation of adverse reactions to medicine

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What are the 4 aims of first aid

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  • to preserve life
  • to protect from further harm
  • reduce pain and suffering
  • promote recovery
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What are classed as minor first aid situations

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  • superficial wounds (scratches and cuts)
  • mild heatstroke
  • minor allergies
  • insect bites or stings
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What are classed as Immediate first aid situations

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  • any non- superficial wounds
  • bone fractures, dislocations and breaks
  • any wounds or problems with the eyes
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What are classed as Life- threatening first aid situations

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  • poisoning
  • severe wounds
  • uncontrolled bleeding
  • severe allergic reaction
  • obstructions to the airway
  • severe breathing problems
  • weak pulse
  • animal is unconscious
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What to do in all cases
- stay calm - get help as soon as possible by contacting a vet - ensure you are not putting yourself or others at further risk before taking Any action - Check that the airways are clear, that the animal is breathing, and that their circulation (pulse) is normal - Stop any bleeding
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What should be inside of a first aid box
- Selection of bandages - Adhesive tape - Cotton wool - sterile dressing materials - rectal thermometer - tweezers - gloves - hand sanitiser - scissors - eye wash, antiseptic solution - carrier bag - blanket - poultice = applied to the skin to draw out infections. soft moist compound
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What should you do when an animal is in shock?
- keep the animal warm - prevent any blood loss - keep the airways clear - keep the head lower than the body
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What should you do when an animal has been in a road traffic collision (RTC)
- be careful when approaching as animal might bite if injured or distressed - Be calm, gentle and soothing with the animal - Check the A,B, C's the airways, breathing and circulation - stop the bleeding - get a vet as soon as possible
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What should yo do if an animal has convulsions
- remove any objects that might be causing the issue - keep noise to a minimum - try not to touch the animal - don't put anything y the animals mouth - do not try to feed or give them water - if the seizures last longer than a few minutes then call a vet
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What are the A-B-C's to check?
- Airways - ensure the airway is not blocked - Breathing - if breathing has stopped be prepared to administer respiratory assistance - Circulation - Check the pulse and be prepared to administer chest compressions
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What should yo do if an animal has Fractures
- keep the animal calm - try to stop bleeding if the bone has exited the skin - try stop the animal moving the affected bone - Do not try to reposition any bones Take them to the vets as soon as possible
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What should you do if an animal has Wounds
- stop bleeding with a dressing - do not remove the dressing - if the wound is not bleeding clean the wound using an antiseptic and then over it
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What should yo do if an animal has dislocation a body part
- try to stop the animal from moving - call a vet as asap - keep the animal calm - try not to reposition the bone
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What should yo do if an animal is chocking
- restrain the animal and check the airway for any obvious blockages - if it still not clear grasp both hands just below the rib cage and pull them sharply towards you.
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What should yo do if an animal has poisoning
- do not induce vomiting - keep the animal warm and comfortable - place in the recovery position - take to vet immediately
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What are the symptoms of poisoning
- stomach pain - unsteady on feet - salivating - vomiting - slow capillary refill time
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What should yo do if an animal has burns and scalds
- restrain the animal - cool the area by applying a cloth soaked in cold water - do not apply creams or ointments - do not break blisters - see a vet immediately
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What should yo do if an animal has bites and stings
- try to remove the stings - apply ice or cold compress to sting for pain relief
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What should yo do if an animal has foreign bodies
- do not remoce the item - reduce the size of the item so that it protrudes by only a few centimetres - restrict the movement of the animals - attempt to control any bleeding but do not push the object further into the skin
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What should yo do if an animal is haemorrhaging
- place a clean absorbent dressing material onto the affected point - make sure there are no foreign bodies in the wound - hold onto dressing

Year 1 Animal Health (7 decks)

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