Principles And Methods Of Drug Administration

Question 1

What should be included in a drug order?

Answer 1

Date & time, drug name, dosage & dose, route, frequency & duration, signature of prescriber

Question 2

Name the 6 rights of safe drug use.

Answer 2

Right drug, dose, time, route & technique, patient, documentation

Question 3

What does therapeutic range mean?

Answer 3

Drug concentration in the body that produces the desired effect in the animal with minimal or no signs of toxicity

Question 4

What is the definition of a dose?

Answer 4

The amount of drug administered at one time to achieve the desired effect

A dose can vary depending on the medication and the patient’s needs.

Question 5

What is the definition of dosage?

Answer 5

Amount of drug per animal’s body weight

Dosage is often expressed in milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg).

Question 6

What 3 factors are involved in keeping a drug concentration within the therapeutic range?

Answer 6

• Route of administration
• Drug dose
• Dosage interval

These factors help ensure that the drug remains effective without reaching toxic levels.

Question 7

Which needle size is smaller - 14g or 20g?

Answer 7

20g

In needle sizing, a higher gauge number indicates a smaller diameter.