Routes And Techniques Of Drug Administration

Question 1

Enteric coating

Answer 1

Acid resistant coating
Activated when they pass through an alkaline environment (small intestine)

Question 2

6 rights

Answer 2

Patient
Drug - check the label 3x
Dose
Route
Time/Frequency
Documentation

Question 3

Indwelling IV cath care
How long should one stay in?
How often should it be flushed?
What do you flush it with?

Answer 3

Generally 48-72 hrs, not longer than 72-96 hrs
Every 4-6 hrs
Saline or heparinized saline

Question 4

When would you use an IO cath?

Answer 4

Pediatrics
Small exotics
Larger patients when rapid administration is needed and a vein isn’t available
Larger volume of fluids

Question 5

Size guidelines for IM parenteral doses

Answer 5

Cat
< 9 lb - 0.5 - 1 ml
> 9 lb - 1 - 1.5 ml

Dog
Up to 10 lb - 0.5 - 1 ml
10-30 lb - 1 - 2 ml
> 30 lb - 2 - 4 ml

Question 6

A patient receiving IV FT should be monitored how often?
What does this include?

Answer 6

Every 15 - 30 mins
Drip rate
Proper placement
Kinked tubing
Otherwise disturbed (chewed)