Week 2 Flashcards
What are some causes of errors?
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
What can medication errors result in?
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
What are the 6 Rights of Medication Administration?
Medication- right meds Dosage- right amount Patient- right animal Route- correct route Time- correct time Documentation- record everything
Route Admin
PO
Oral- by moouth
Route admin
Breathable
Inhalation- no abbreviation
Route admin
IN
Intranasal- nose
Route admin
surface
Topical- skin, eyes, ears
Route admin
IA
Intra-arterial - artery
route admin
IC
Intracardiac- heart
Route admin
ID
Intradermal- into the skin layer
allergies, TB
Route admin
IM
Intramuscular- into muscle
Route admin
IP
Intraperitoneal- space between membranes in the abdomen
Route admin
IT
Intratracheal- airway
Route admin
IU
Intrauterine- uterus
Route admin
IV
Intravenous- vein
Route admin
PR
Via the Rectum- butthole
Route admin
SQ, SC, subq, subcut, subc
Subcutaneous- under the skin layer
What is the fastest route of admin?
IV- Intravenous
2nd is IM- intramuscular
What are some oral dosage forms
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
What are the most common forms of oral medication?
Tablets and Capsules
What are some Parenteral Injections?
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
What are some topical forms?
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
What are some instruments of administration?
Dropper
Bottle with nipple
Syringe