Techniques used to administer medicines - Glossary of terms

Question 1

Enteral?

Answer 1

Medications given via the digestive tract, typically orally.

Question 2

Topical?

Answer 2

Medications applied directly to the skin or mucous membranes

Question 3

Parenteral?

Answer 3

Medications administered outside the digestive tract, usually via injection.
3 types

Question 4

Subcutaneous?

Answer 4

Inject under the skin

Question 5

Intramuscular?

Answer 5

Inject into the muscle

Question 6

Intravenous/

Answer 6

Inject directly into the bloodstream

Question 7

Inhalation?

Answer 7

Medication delivered via the respiratory system using a nebulizer of inhaler.

Question 8

Antibiotics?

Answer 8

Medications used to kill. or inhabit growth of bacteria and treat bacterial infections.

Question 9

Ectoparasites?

Answer 9

Parasites that live on the surface of the host, such as fleas, ticks and mites.

Question 10

Endoparasites?

Answer 10

Parasites that live inside the host, such as worms (e.g., roundworms, tapeworms).

Question 11

Vaccines?

Answer 11

Biological preparations that provide immunity against specific diseases by stimulating the animal’s immune system.

Question 12

Anaesthetics?

Answer 12

Medications that induce a loss of sensation or consciousness, used during surgical procedures.

Question 13

Anti-Inflammatories?

Answer 13

Medications that reduce inflammation, swelling, and pain. Examples include steroids and NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).

Question 14

Anti-Fungals?

Answer 14

Medications used to treat fungal infections, such as ringworm.

Question 15

Anti-Emetics?

Answer 15

Medications that prevent or reduce nausea and vomiting.

Question 16

Analgesics?

Answer 16

Medications that relieve pain. These include opioids and non-opioid pain relievers.

Question 17

Antiviral?

Answer 17

Medications that treat viral infections by inhabiting the replication of viruses.