drug doses and administration Flashcards
1
Q
what are the three routes of drug administration
A
topical
enteral
parenteral
2
Q
topical administration
A
epi cutaneous
inhalational
enema
3
Q
enteral administration
A
oral/gastric
rectal
4
Q
parenteral administration
A
subcutaneous
intra muscular
intra venous
5
Q
how to calculate number of tablets
A
weight of animal x dose rate / drug concentration
6
Q
how to calculate volume of drug
A
animal weight x dose rate / drug concentration
7
Q
considerations for administering parenteral medication
A
appropriate syringe used; correct volume
solution and suspension
8
Q
what are the 6 rights when administering drugs
A
the patient
drug
dose
route
frequency
time
