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What is a syringe |
Simple pump consisting of a plunger that fits tightly in a tube |
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What is the barrel of a syringe |
The numbered tube |
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What are the different syringe tips |
Leur lock Leur slip Eccentric or concentric Catheter tip |
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What is a leur lock tip |
Locks needle onto syringe |
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What is a leur slip tip |
Needle slops on end |
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What is a eccentric or concentric tip |
Tip can be set off to the side |
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What is a catheter tip |
Slip tip but longer and tapered |
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What does the 22 G 1/2 mean |
First number: indicates the gauge of the needle Second number: Length of needle |
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The higher the number the |
smaller the needle |
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What angle should the needle enter for a intramuscular injection |
90 degrees |
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What angle should the needle enter for a subcutaneous injection |
45 degrees |
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What angle should the needle enter for a Intradermal injection |
15 degrees |
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Dermal drugs are used for.... |
Local effects |
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What is the procedure for intradermal administration |
Shave hair on lateral aspect of trunk Gently wipe skin with water-moistened gauze Lift fold of skin Insert 25-27G needle Inject 0.1 mls of allergen or local anesthesia A small lump will form if done correctly |
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What is intradermal administration used for |
Allergy testing Desensitize skin |
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What injection type is not recommended in dehydrated or critically ill |
Subcutaneous administration |
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Vx are most commonly injected by |
subcutaneous administration |
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What areas are avoided for sq injections |
Dorsal region of neck and back Intrascapular region in cats |
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What is the procedure of sq injections |
Tent a fold of skin Wipe area w alcohol insert needle at the base of and parallel to long axis of fold Aspirate syringe and check needle hub for blood Inject solution Briefly massage skin Multiple injections should be minimum of several centimeters apart |
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What are the sites for IM injections |
Quadracepts
Lumbosacral musculature lateral to dorsal spinous procsses Semimembranosus or semitendinosus muscles Deep lumbar injections in the third to fifth lumbar region Triceps muscles on caudal aspect of front legs |
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What is the procedure of IM administration |
Place animal in appropriate restraint technique Isolate muscle bw fingers and thumb Swab area w alcohol Insert 22-25 G needle Aspirate plunger If no blood inject slowly Remove needle Massage site for few sec |
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What is the procedure for IV injection |
Place animal in appropriate restraint
Holder should occlude vein Palpate for vein Wipe area with alcohol Insert needle Aspirate small amount of blood Holder should release occluded vein Inject medication Withdraw needle and apply pressure |
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When using a butterfly catheter the tubing should be |
Primed (heparinized saline ) |
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What vx are injected intranasal |
Feline infectious peritonitis Feline viral rhinotracheitis-calici-panleukopenia Bordetella |
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What is the procedure for intranasal administration |
Muzzle is held in one hand and elevated Tip of the vx dispenser is placed into the nostril Dispenser is compressed (1/2 in each nostril) |
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What are some transdermal medications |
Topical Sprays Liquids Creams |
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What are the 5 pt rights |
The Right pt The Right drug The Right drug strength (concentration) The Right dose The Right time |
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When is a needle dull |
After 2 insertions |
