Week 2

Question 0

What are some causes of errors?

Answer 0

lack of info about the patient
lack of info about the drug
communication failures
unclear, absent, or look-alike drug labels
look-alike or sound alike drug names
unsafe storage and preparation
unsafe medication delivery 
mathematical errors 
failure to follow the "Rights" of medication administration

Question 1

What can medication errors result in?

Answer 1

increased hospital stay or length of treatment
Acute or chronic disease
patient death
loss of job
legal consequences
loss of credentials
Emotional consequences for the vet tech

Question 2

What are the 6 Rights of Medication Administration?

Answer 2

Medication- right meds
Dosage- right amount
Patient- right animal
Route- correct route
Time- correct time
Documentation- record everything

Question 3

Route Admin

PO

Answer 3

Oral- by moouth

Question 4

Route admin

Breathable

Answer 4

Inhalation- no abbreviation

Question 5

Route admin

IN

Answer 5

Intranasal- nose

Question 6

Route admin

surface

Answer 6

Topical- skin, eyes, ears

Question 7

Route admin

IA

Answer 7

Intra-arterial - artery

Question 8

route admin

IC

Answer 8

Intracardiac- heart

Question 9

Route admin

ID

Answer 9

Intradermal- into the skin layer

allergies, TB

Question 10

Route admin

IM

Answer 10

Intramuscular- into muscle

Question 11

Route admin

IP

Answer 11

Intraperitoneal- space between membranes in the abdomen

Question 12

Route admin

IT

Answer 12

Intratracheal- airway

Question 13

Route admin

IU

Answer 13

Intrauterine- uterus

Question 14

Route admin

IV

Answer 14

Intravenous- vein

Question 15

Route admin

PR

Answer 15

Via the Rectum- butthole

Question 16

Route admin

SQ, SC, subq, subcut, subc

Answer 16

Subcutaneous- under the skin layer

Question 17

What is the fastest route of admin?

Answer 17

IV- Intravenous

2nd is IM- intramuscular

Question 18

What are some oral dosage forms

Answer 18

Tablet (tab)- scored or unscored, enteric coated (easy on stomach)
Capsules (cap)
Liquid
suspension- mix before using
Elixir- cough syrup
Emulsion- oily liquid dispersed in a watery base and stabilized with an additive

Question 19

What are the most common forms of oral medication?

Answer 19

Tablets and Capsules

Question 20

What are some Parenteral Injections?

Answer 20

Injection
single dose- dispose of what is not used
multidose- used multiple times
Ampules-
bags- fluids
Implant
chemical or hormone injected into a particular part of the body

Question 21

What are some topical forms?

Answer 21

Liniments- used on skin to counter irritation or pain
Ointment- Semisolid, oil-based prep of meds
Drops- gt=singular, gtt=plural
used in eyes and ears
Dusting powders
Aerosols

Question 22

What are some instruments of administration?

Answer 22

Dropper
Bottle with nipple
Syringe

Question 23

What are the different types of syringes?

Answer 23

Luer-Lok=screw top
Slip tip= slips on
Eccentric tip= off to one side
Catheter tip= long slip tip
Tuberculin= holds 1mL or less
Insulin= holds 1mL or less ( shows units for insulin)
Multidose= has trigger to give dose

Question 24

What is the part of a syringe that is moved?

Answer 24

Plunger

Question 25

What is the part of a syringe that shows the measurement lines?

Answer 25

Barrel

Question 26

What is the part of the syringe that is the tip that the needle is connected to?

Answer 26

Hub

Question 27

What part is connected to the syringe for injections?

Answer 27

Needle

Question 28

What is the area of the syringe and the needle in which fluid remains even when the plunger is completely depressed?

Answer 28

Dead space

Question 29

What part of the needle connects to the syringe?

Answer 29

Hub

Question 30

What is the body of the needle?

Answer 30

Shaft

Question 31

What is the angled, sharp end of the needle?

Answer 31

Bevel

Question 32

What should be checked 3 times to make sure everything makes sense and matches?

Answer 32

Medication order calculation measurement label 3 times

Question 33

Depending on the drug it is ok to administer if it is expired? T/F

Answer 33

False, never

Question 34

Orders and prescription only come from veterinarians? T/F

Answer 34

True

Question 35

If the order is spoken the vet tech should?

Answer 35

Write it down Read it back Get confirmation and calrification

Question 36

Orders should be questioned if they do not have what information?

Answer 36

``` Patient ID Medication name Dosage and units route of admin Time and/or frequency of admin ```

Question 37

Medication order formats are written in a specific sequence. | What is the order?

Answer 37

Name of meds, dosage, route, frequency | Example: Colace 100 mg PO TID

Question 38

ac=

Answer 38

before meals

Question 39

ad lib=

Answer 39

as desired

Question 40

bid=

Answer 40

twice daily

Question 41

pc=

Answer 41

after meals

Question 42

q=

Answer 42

every

Question 43

qd=

Answer 43

every day

Question 44

qh=

Answer 44

every hour

Question 45

q(number)h=

Answer 45

every (number) of hours

Question 46

qid=

Answer 46

four times daily

Question 47

qn=

Answer 47

every night

Question 48

qod, eod=

Answer 48

every other day

Question 49

sid=

Answer 49

once daily

Question 50

stat=

Answer 50

immediately

Question 51

tid=

Answer 51

three times daily

Question 52

Form of drug CR=

Answer 52

controlled release

Question 53

Form of drug LA or XL=

Answer 53

long acting

Question 54

form of drug DS=

Answer 54

double strength

Question 55

Form of drug SR=

Answer 55

sustained release

Question 56

Controlled Medication Labeling (CI)=

Answer 56

highly abused no medical purpose

Question 57

Controlled Medication Labeling (CII)=

Answer 57

high abuse potential but used medically

Question 58

Controlled Medication Labeling (CIII-CV)=

Answer 58

lower ranks concerning level of abuse