Chapter 2 : Routes and Techniques of Drug Administration Flashcards
A waxy secretion of the glands of the external ear canal
Cerumen
An agent that produces superficial irritation that is intended to relieve some other irritation
Counterirritant
A semisolid preparation of oil, water, and a medicinal agent
Cream
A hydroalcoholic liquid that contains sweeteners, flavoring, and a medicinal agent
Elixir
A medicinal agent that consists of oily substances dispersed in an aqueous medium with an additive to stabilize the dispersion
Emulsion
A medicine in an oily, soapy, or alcoholic vehicle to be rubbed on the skin to relieve pain or act as a counterirritant
Liniment
A semisolid preparation that contains medicinal agents for application to the skin or eyes
Ointment
An instrument for dilating a body orifice or cavity to allow visual inspection
Speculum
A preparation of solid particles dispersed in a liquid but not dissolved in it
Suspension
Name 4 common drug preparations
1) Oral
2) Parenteral
3) Inhalation
4) Topical
Boluses are used in the treatment of _____ animals and are administered with a _____
large; balling gun
Name two types of parenteral injection forms
Injections
Implants
Vials may be either ____ dose or ____ dose
single-
multi-
All used needles should be discarded in a
Sharps container
Name the 6 rights of drug administration
1) Patient
2) Drug
3) Dose
4) Route
5) Frequency
6) Documentation
Oral drugs should not be administered to animals that are
Vomiting
Which route of administration allows the most rapid and effective drug administration?
Intravenous (IV)
An indwelling catheter should be replaced every ____ hours
72
A Simplex (ie gravity set) IV system is used to administer fluids to ____ animals
Large
Name 6 items that should be recorded in the controlled substance log
1) Date
2) Owner’s name
3) Patient name
4) Drug name
5) Amount dispensed or administered
6) Name(s) of personnel administering drug
Why should drugs given by injection not be stored in syringes for any length of time before administration?
Plastic syringes may absorb the drug, reducing efficacy
List 4 types of syringe tips available for use
1) Catheter
2) Luer Lok
3) Slip Tip
4) Eccentric
A tuberculin syringe holds up to how many mL of medication?
1
What type of syringe is divided into units other than milliliters?
Insulin
A(n) _____ will usually separate after long periods of shelf life and must be shaken well before use to provide uniform dose
Suspension
This type of syringe is constructed in such a way that the needle screws onto the tip of the syringe
Luer Lok
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
B) Carotid artery
If an IV catheter is not used continuously it should be flushed with heparinized saline every ____ hours
8-12
Any patient receiving IV fluid therapy should be monitored every ____ minutes
15-30
IV tubing should be changed after a ____ hour period
48-72
When an IM injection is given in the pelvic limb of a dog or cat, the area near the ____ nerve should be avoided
Sciatic
