Routine and Non-Routine Treatments Flashcards
What does routine mean?
a regular course of treatments
What does non-routine mean?
not of a commonplace or repetitive character
What are some examples of routine treatments?
worming
claw clipping
louse treatments
grooming
flea treatments
foot care
dental care
health checking
TPR
vaccinations
What are some examples of non-routine treatments?
antibiotics
neutering
amputation
first aid
fluid therapy
chemotherapy
surgery
What are the sources of animal treatments and medications?
veterinary surgeries
pharmacies
pet shop
agricultural feed stores
online
supermarkets
What are the routes of medication?
topical
enteral
parenteral
What is topical medication?
one that is applied to a particular place on or in the body
Where is topical medication applied?
the body surfaces
such as skin or mucous membrane
What is enteral medication?
one that is administered via the gastrointestinal tract
What does enteral application involve?
oesophagus
stomach
small intestine
large intestine
How is enteral medication applied?
oral
sublingual (dissolving the tablet under the tongue)
rectal
What is parenteral medication?
one that avoids the gastrointestinal tract
Where does parenteral medication go after administration?
directly into the bloodstream
What form does parenteral medication have to be in in order to pass directly into the bloodstream?
liquid form
What are the legal categories in veterinary medicine?
POM-V - prescription only medication
POM-VPS - prescription only medication - veterinary pharmacist or suitably qualified person
NFA-VPS - non-food animals - veterinary pharmacist or suitably qualified person
AVM-GSL - authorised veterinary medicine - general sales list
