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Intramuscular administration of medications

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IM route provides what type of absorption   more rapid absorption than SC but less absorption than IV  
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true or false it is best to insert the needle into the muscle with the syringe on it   false it is best to insert the needle first so if the animal moves the added weight of the syringe will not pull out the needle  
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If a vessel is punctured at insertion which is confirmed by aspiration of the needle what should be done   the needle should be removed and you should start over  
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list several locations that can be used for IM administration of medications   lateral cervical, semimembranosus and semitendinosus, pectoral and gluteal on both sides  
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what should be considered to determine the best IM site of injection   volume to be delivered, viscosity of teh solution, potential injury to personnel and the potential for complications with the muscle chosen  
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injection at the lateral cervical muscle is best for   protection of personnel, and for administering small volumes. it is discouraged in foals as soreness in the neck muscle after injection discourages nursing  
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where are the semimembranosus/semitendinosus muscles located   on the caudal aspect of the hindlimb between the point of the buttock and the hock  
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which nerve needs to be avoided in the S/S muscle region   sciatic nerve that runs down the lateral aspect of the leg, hitting it can cause paralysis  
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what size needle should be use   18-19ga needle 1.5 in with detached syringe  
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for large amounts of medications what should be done to avoid excessive distention in the skin   redirect the needle in several places without removing it to avoid tissue necrosis  
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pectoral muscles are not often used because   they are small and repeated IM injections can result in pain, swelling and edema  
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advantage of gluteal muscles or buttocks muscles   the largest muscle mass in the hind quarters can withstand large volumes and repeatd injections  
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disadvantage of gluteal muscle for IM injection site   it is hard to detect swelling and abcess drainage is difficult  
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why are IM injections in cattle discouraged   because they are eventually consumed and to prevent muscle damage  
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if an IM injection needs to be given to cattle it should be done where   the muscles of the neck  
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what is the line of boarders for IM injection for both horses and cattle   spine, nuchal ligament, and scapula (a triangle)  
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what are the guidelines for IM injections for cattle   the needle must be clean and sharp, injection should be smooth to reduce muscle damage and no more than 10ml of substance should be given in one spot at one time  
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S/S muscle injections are highly discouraged in cattle because   damage to these areas can result in damage to higher priced cuts of beef and loss to the farmer  
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what muscle group is preferred for IM injection in sheep and goats (ovine and caprine)   the neck is commonly used, because they have such small muscle mass and can only withstand small volume amounts  
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what is the preferred muscle for IM injection in porcine (pigs)   because of their thick skin and the tendency to store a thick layer of SC body fat the cervical neck muscle just caudal and ventral to the ear are used  
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what is the maximum volume amount given at one time to pigs   adults - 5-10ml and piglets 1-2 ml per site  
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what is the preferred IM injection site for camelids (llamas and alpacas   S/S muscles and the neck should be avoided because of soreness in the area  
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what muscle groups should be avoided in meat animals   semitendinosus, semimembranosus and shoulder muscles, and gluteal  
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if IM injections are required the preferred site in meat animals is   the neck  
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medications given SQ are absorbed   less rapidly then IV or IM injections but faster than medications given orally  
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sites of SQ injections in meat and nonmeat animals   horses-loose skin on the side and at the base of the neck. cattle-loose skin at the neck and just behind the elbow. llamas, goats-behind the elbow. sheep-inguinal area and the flak fold. pigs-axillary and inguinal area or the skin caudal to the base of t  
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leptospirosis vaccines in cattle are given where   in the loose skin on either side of the ischiorectal fossa  
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true or false when giving a brucellosis vaccine the technician should tent the skin   false to reduce the risk of accidental injection into the person  
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the injection of a substance between the dermis and the epidermis is called   intradermal administration  
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what is the absorption rate of ID injections   very slow  
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why are ID injections perfomed   for skin testing, allergen identification and provision of local aneshtesia. ex TB testing  
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as in SQ injections rubbing the skin after injection is   discouraged because the medication is meant to remain localized  
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what type of administration is acheieved via abdominal lavage system   Intraperitoneal administration  
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how is abdominal lavage done   the desired amount of fluid is given along with any medication, the tubing is clamped off and the animal is walked. finally the tube is unclamped and the fluid is allowed to drain back into the original fluid bag.  
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why is the animal walked after IP administration   to attempt to distribute the fluid and medication throughout the abdominal cavity while washing internal organs and breaking up any adhesions.  
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where are IP injections done in cattle   usually is the paralumbar fossa. care is taken not to puncture the rumen on the left and internal organs on the right sides of the animal  
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in sheep and goats IP injections are usually reserved for   kids and lambs with umbilical infection or hypoglycemia  
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IP is preferred in pigs (porcine) because   IV catheterization is not practical in pigs  
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complications from IP injections include   peritonitis, abscess and injury to internal organs  
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what is intramammary administration used for   infusion of antibiotics to treat mastitis in cows and is also performed on goats and sheep  
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why is partial insertion of a cannula into the teat canal preferred   because it delivers fewer contaminants to the udder than would occur with full insertion  
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why are topical ophthalmic administration used   to treat ocular diseases or conditions ie ulcers, abrasions, lacerations  
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when both ointment and drops are needed what is the order of application   apply the solution before applying the ointment. this prevents the solution from running over the ointment without being absorbed  
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what are the two types of ophthalmic lavages   subpalpebral lavage system and the nasolacrimal duct lavage  
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what type of administration deposits drugs into the epidural space   epidural administration, mainly used for anesthesia or pain control  
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what are the two locations of epidural administration   cranial epidural - at the lumbosacral junction between L6 and S1 and caudal epidural - between S5 and C1 or C1 and C2  
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supplies necessary for epidural administration   sterile gloves, local anesthetic, sterial syringe 19ga needle or 18ga epidural catheter with stylet  
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what medications are commonly used as epidurals   lidocaine, carbocaine, xylazine and morphine  
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the epidural site is different in pigs than other large animal species. where is the site for pigs   the lumbosacral juction (between L6 and S1) is available for epidurals, this is considered their cranial epidural  
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application of medications through the skin is called   transdermal administration  
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what is the primary precaution used when working with transdermal administration   wear gloves to minimize the inadvertent absorption of the medication to the technician  
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administration of medication such as antibiotics or anesthetic agents or steroids directly into a joint is called   intrasynovial administration  
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materials required for intrasynovial administration   sterile gloves, several needles, syringe with medication to be injected.  
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what type of administration is used as a method of delivering medication to a patient that cannot tolerate oral medication   rectal administration  
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what factors play a role in determining enema administration   the tube used and the volume and composition of fluid administered will vary with the size and condition of the animal  
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what supplies are needed for a retention enema   foley catheter with balloon. it is inserted 2-4 inches and the balloon is inflated, next the enema solution is administered  
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