Chapter 2 Flashcards
(34 cards)
four common drug preparations
oral, parenteral, inhalant, topical
boluses are used in the treatment of large animals and are administered with a _____
balling gun
vials may be either ___ dose or ___ dose
single or multi
all used needles should be discarded in a
sharps container
the 6 rights of drug administration
right drug, right dose, right route, right patient, right time/frequency, right documentation
oral drugs should never be administered in animals that are ___
vomting
intravenous administration of drugs allows the most ___ and effective drug
rapid
if you are having difficulty administering oral medications by hand to a cat, what device can be used as an effective method of delivery
pilling gun
a simplex IV system is used to administer fluids to
large animals
6 items that should be recorded in the controlled substance log
client name, patient name, date, drug dispensed, amount dispensed, personnel dispensing
why should drugs given by injection not be stored in syringes for any length of time before administration
the plastic has potential to absorb the drug, which will make it less effective
4 types of syringe tips available for use
leur-look, slip tip, catheter tip, eccentric
a TB syringe holds up to ___ mL of medication
1mL
what type of syringe is divided into units rather than mililiters
insulin
what is meant by enteric coated tablets
an acid resistant coating, aids in not dissolving the drug while in the stomach
dissolves in the small intestine
Elixir
an alcohol based liquid containing sweeteners and flavoring, helping to mask the tase
Emulsion
a mixture of 2 or more liquids that do not readily mix, need to be shaken before administering
IV bolus
administering a specific amount one time, IV
IV infusion
given at a slower rate over an extended period of time, w/ possible use of infusion pump
all controlled substances must be inventoried at least once every ___
2 years
what controlled substance classification indicated a drug having the highest abuse potential
C-1
a veterinarian who orders, dispenses, prescribes, or administers controlled substances must be registered with the ___; this registration is valid for a period of ___ years
DEA ; 3
2 gtt AD TID x 7d
place 2 drops in the right ear, 2 times a day for 7 days
1t PO EOD PRN
1 tablet by mouth every other day as needed
