Chapter 2 : Routes and Techniques of Drug Administration

Question 1

A waxy secretion of the glands of the external ear canal

Answer 1

Cerumen

Question 2

An agent that produces superficial irritation that is intended to relieve some other irritation

Answer 2

Counterirritant

Question 3

A semisolid preparation of oil, water, and a medicinal agent

Answer 3

Cream

Question 4

A hydroalcoholic liquid that contains sweeteners, flavoring, and a medicinal agent

Answer 4

Elixir

Question 5

A medicinal agent that consists of oily substances dispersed in an aqueous medium with an additive to stabilize the dispersion

Answer 5

Emulsion

Question 6

A medicine in an oily, soapy, or alcoholic vehicle to be rubbed on the skin to relieve pain or act as a counterirritant

Answer 6

Liniment

Question 7

A semisolid preparation that contains medicinal agents for application to the skin or eyes

Answer 7

Ointment

Question 8

An instrument for dilating a body orifice or cavity to allow visual inspection

Answer 8

Speculum

Question 9

A preparation of solid particles dispersed in a liquid but not dissolved in it

Answer 9

Suspension

Question 10

Name 4 common drug preparations

Answer 10

1) Oral
2) Parenteral
3) Inhalation
4) Topical

Question 11

Boluses are used in the treatment of _____ animals and are administered with a _____

Answer 11

large; balling gun

Question 12

Name two types of parenteral injection forms

Answer 12

Injections

Implants

Question 13

Vials may be either ____ dose or ____ dose

Answer 13

single-

multi-

Question 14

All used needles should be discarded in a

Answer 14

Sharps container

Question 15

Name the 6 rights of drug administration

Answer 15

1) Patient
2) Drug
3) Dose
4) Route
5) Frequency
6) Documentation

Question 16

Oral drugs should not be administered to animals that are

Answer 16

Vomiting

Question 17

Which route of administration allows the most rapid and effective drug administration?

Answer 17

Intravenous (IV)

Question 18

An indwelling catheter should be replaced every ____ hours

Answer 18

72

Question 19

A Simplex (ie gravity set) IV system is used to administer fluids to ____ animals

Answer 19

Large

Question 20

Name 6 items that should be recorded in the controlled substance log

Answer 20

1) Date
2) Owner’s name
3) Patient name
4) Drug name
5) Amount dispensed or administered
6) Name(s) of personnel administering drug

Question 21

Why should drugs given by injection not be stored in syringes for any length of time before administration?

Answer 21

Plastic syringes may absorb the drug, reducing efficacy

Question 22

List 4 types of syringe tips available for use

Answer 22

1) Catheter
2) Luer Lok
3) Slip Tip
4) Eccentric

Question 23

A tuberculin syringe holds up to how many mL of medication?

Answer 23

1

Question 24

What type of syringe is divided into units other than milliliters?

Answer 24

Insulin

Question 25

A(n) _____ will usually separate after long periods of shelf life and must be shaken well before use to provide uniform dose

Answer 25

Suspension

Question 26

This type of syringe is constructed in such a way that the needle screws onto the tip of the syringe

Answer 26

Luer Lok

Question 27

All of the following are sites for IV administration in small animals except
A) Jugular vein
B) Carotid artery
C) Lateral saphenous vein
D) Cephalic vein

Answer 27

B) Carotid artery

Question 28

If an IV catheter is not used continuously it should be flushed with heparinized saline every ____ hours

Answer 28

8-12

Question 29

Any patient receiving IV fluid therapy should be monitored every ____ minutes

Answer 29

15-30

Question 30

IV tubing should be changed after a ____ hour period

Answer 30

48-72

Question 31

When an IM injection is given in the pelvic limb of a dog or cat, the area near the ____ nerve should be avoided

Answer 31

Sciatic