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VET 150 Week 2
Routes & Techniques of Drug Administration
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Tablets | Created by compressing powdered active ingredients and inert ingredients together to form a disk-shaped solid form (scored or unscored) Most commonly used oral form |
| Caplets | Tablets that are pressed into oblong or elongated form Shape facilitates swallowing (scored or unscored) |
| Enteric Coated Tablets | Irritate the stomach and have a coating which protects the stomach allowing the drug to be released within the intestinal tract |
| Molded Tablet | Also called "Chewable tablets" Powdered drug mixed with a flavoring agent |
| Capsules | Gelatin containers that contains powdered or liquid medications |
| Bolus | Large, rectangular tablets (scored or unscored) Used in large animals Administered with a balling gun |
| Suspensions | Powdered drug mixed with a liquid that MUST be shaken before use |
| Syrups | Powdered drug mixed with sugar water |
| Elixirs | Powdered drug mixed with alcohol based liquid |
| Emulsions | Powdered drug with oil for stabilization |
| Liquid medications must be administered _____ to allow the patient to swallow before more liquid is given. | slowly |
| Rapid administration of liquids can cause ______. | Aspiration |
| Solutions | Drug is completely dissolved in a clear liquid medium |
| Unstable medications | One vial contains the powdered drug and the other vial contains diluent |
| Single dose vials | Must be discarded after one dose |
| Ampules | Small glass containers, thin neck designed to snap off |
| Multi dose vials | Contain preservatives that enable longer shelf life Increased risk for contamination |
| Implants | Hard sterile pellets that contain chemicals or hormones Inserted SQ, absorbed by the body over time |
| Syringes and needles must be kept _____. | sterile |
| Liniments | Medicinal preparations, used as a counterirritant to relieve pain |
| Lotions | Liquid substances or solutions Soothing substances that are applied to the skin |
| Ointment | Semisolid, mixture of oil & water plus drug Water evaporates, leaving drug behind |
| Dusting powders | Mixture of drugs in powder form for topical application |
| Aerosols | Drugs and a carrier agent packed with propellant |
| In birds & exotics most drugs are delivered in _______. | drinking water |
| ____ medications are applied to the ears. | Otic |
| ______ medications are applied to the eyes. | Ophthalmic |
| ______ have local effects instead of systemic ones. | Topical |
| Written Drug Order | Prescription or notation in the chart |
| Verbal Drug Order | Spoken directly to the VT by the DVM |
| AD | Right ear |
| AS | Left ear |
| AU | Both ears |
| Ad lib | Freely |
| BID | Every twelve hours |
| EOD | Every other day |
| g | gram |
| gtt | drops |
| h/hr | hour |
| L | liter |
| mg | milligram |
| OD | Right eye |
| OS | Left eye |
| OU | Both eyes |
| PO | Orally |
| PRN | As needed |
| QD/SID | Every 24 hours |
| QID | Every 6 hours |
| SIG | directions/instructions |
| TID | Every 8 hours |
| U | unit |
| Controlled substances | Also called "schedule drugs" Drugs that are considered dangerous because of their potential for human abuse or misuse. |
| Schedule 1 (C-I) | Extreme potential for abuse No approved medicinal purpose in the U.S. |
| Schedule 2 (C-II) | High abuse potential Severe dependence Accepted medical use with many resrictions |
| Schedule 3 (C-III) | Some potential for abuse Low to moderate dependence Accepted medical uses |
| Schedule 4 (C-IV) | Low abuse potential Limited dependence Many accepted medical uses |
| Schedule 5 (C-V) | Very low potential for abuse Many accepted medical uses |
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