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Vett 114
Methods and routes of administration
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What info is in a drug order? | Name of patient, name of drug, dosage AND concentration of drug, route of administration and how often the drug will be used. |
| who does the vet tech contact if there's a question regarding the order? | The veterinarian who gave the drug order. |
| what factors by the patient influence the route of administration for a drug? | GI upset, vomiting, diarrhea, critical need for drug to work, age of patient, health history, including preexisting diseases and organ function. |
| what factors by the drug influence the route of administration? | how the drug is labeled for administration, onset of action needed, duration of effect, forms/ concentration available. |
| What is the dosage? | the amount of medication per measure of body weight to administer to the patient. |
| What is concentration in a drug? | the number of particles or the amount of a drug within a specific measurement. |
| What is a dose? | calculated quantity of a medication to be administered at one time. |
| what is the duration of effect? (duration of action) | length of time a drug produces the desired effect or is at a therapeutic level within the patient. |
| What are some forms of medication that we handle in a veterinary clinic? | Gases, liquids, injectables, inhalants, solids, capsules, chewable, topical medications, lotion, drops, creams. |
| What is a solution? | a mixture that cannot be separated |
| what is a suspension? | a liquid that contains particles of a solid that over time settle to the bottom of the vial and must be mixed to disperse the particles properly before administration. |
| What is an emulsion? | a liquid within a liquid that also must be mixed to disperse both liquids properly before administration. |
| What is enteral administration? | it is administered directly or indirectly to the GI tract. (oral, transbuccal, rectal) |
| What components make up a needle? | Hub, shaft, lumen, and bevel. |
| What components make up an IV catheter? | sterile IVC> IVC and stylet> IV catheter and stylet |
| What is intravenous administration? (IV) | injections or infusions given directly into a vein in a sterile manner. |
| at what angle should a needle enter a vessel? (IV) | 20 degrees |
| what is intramuscular administration? (IM) | injection given directly into the muscle. |
| at what angle should a needle enter a muscle? | 90 degrees |
| at what angle should a needle enter for SQ or SC injections? (subcutaneous) | 45 degrees |
| at what angle should a needle enter when doing intradermal injections? (ID) | 10-15 degrees |
| what is subcutaneous administration? ( SQ or SC) | injection or infusion given directly under the skin |
| what is intraperitoneal administration? (IP) | injection or infusion given directly into the abdominal cavity |
| what is intracardiac administration? (IC) | injection given directly to the patients heart. |
| What is intradermal administration? | injection given directly into the skin of a patient between the epidermis and dermis. |
| What components make up a syringe? | Tip (needle hub), barrel and plunger. |
| What syringe sizes are available? | 1cc, 3cc, 12cc, 20cc, 60cc |
| What types of syringes are available? | TB, Insulin, Luer-Lock, Luer Slip Tip, Eccentric, Curved, Catherer tip |
| What size needles are available? | 25,22,20,18,16 gauge needles (the smaller the number the larger the diameter of needle) |
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