Nursing Care Hw

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An Injection

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Parenteral

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PO

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Per Os

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IV

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Intravenous

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IO

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Intraosseous

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IP

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Intraperitoneal

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ID

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Intradermal

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SQ

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Subcutaneous

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IA

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Intraarticular/Intraarterial

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IC

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Intracardiac

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IM

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Intramuscular

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TD

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Transdermal

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What are two common unites used to measure volume in syringes?

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ml & cc (milliter & cubic centimeter)

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What are the units used to measure volume in insulin syringes?

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u (Units)

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What are the two types of inulin syringes that match different insulins?

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100 u/ml & 40 u/ml

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Which syringe tips connect to needles?

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Regular Luer tip (slip tip) & Luer Lock tip

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Which syringe tip connects to tapered tubing?

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Catheter tip

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Which syringe tip locks onto the needle so that the needle will not come off during injections?

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Luer Lock tip

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Why should you change the needle on a syringe after you have drawn up the drug and before you administer it to the patient?

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To reduce the risk of contamination and abscessation

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What purpose are ID injections usually administered for?

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allergy test & local anesthesia

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What common purposes are SQ injections usually administered for?

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vaccinations, pain medications, and fluid therapy

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What two drugs should NOT be added to SQ fluids?

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Dextrose and Potassium Chloride

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How long does it take for small volumes injected SQ to absorb?

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20 - 30 minutes

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What size of needle is typically used for administration of SQ fluids?

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18 gauge

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What kinds of drugs may be administered IM, but not SQ or IV?

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medications that are poorly soluable

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What groups of muscles are commonly used for IM injections in dogs and cats?

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Epaxials (heart worm treatment), Quadriceps, & Triceps

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What must be avoided in hind limb IM injections?

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Sciatic nerve

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What are IO injections typically used to administered?

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To inject medication & fluid into pediatric patients or pocket pets

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When are IP injections typically administered?

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When the veins are too small for IV injection

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What should you do to protect an animals eyes when bathing?

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Apply a drop of mineral oil or a small amount of boric acid ophthalmic ointment to the eyes

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What should you do to protect an animals ears when bathing?

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place a small piece of cotton in each ear

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How can you prevent irritation of the skin during a bath?

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Thorough rinsing with clean water

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What is important to do when using insecticidal shampoos to prevent toxic reactions?

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Correct dilutions, veterinarian approval

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When would you not want to completely immerse a hospitalized patient in a bath?

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When they have bandaging or when they are hypothermic

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What are problems that can occur due to overgrown toe nails?

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Altered gait, accentuation of lameness problems, nail splitting/traumatically avulsed, ingrown nails leading to cellulite or abscess formation

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What are some products that can be used to stop bleeding of a quicked toe nail?

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silver nitrate applicators, quick stop powder

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Where are the anal glands positioned?

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Beneath the skin on either side of the anus at approximately 4 and 8 o'clock

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What are signs that the anal glands should be expressed?

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Scooting on hind quarters, licking of the anal area

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What unusual secretions should be brought to the vet's attention?

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blood, thick yellow mucopurulent liquid

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What must be done before applying cleaning solutions to the ear canals?

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Visual examination of the external ear canal and tympanic membrane

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List 3 things that can result if the tympanic membrane is not intact and cleaner is applied?

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Loss of hearing, temporary loss of vestibular function, facial paralysis

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What are some signs of ear disease in a patient?

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redness, discharge, ulceration, excessive tissue formation, stenosis of the canal, abnormal odor, debris in the outer ear/on the pinna, signs of pain

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Jenny, the cocker spaniel, is showing signs of disease in AS, but AD appears normal. Which ear should you examine first?

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AD to reduce risk of infecting an ear not already infected.

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What should you wear when administering topical medications

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examination gloves and/or a plastic apron

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How must oral medications be administered if the oral cavity is damaged?

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via nasogastric or gastrostomy tube

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How can you encourage a patient to swallow a pill or capsule?

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Rubbing the throat, blowing into the nose, water chaser

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How should you administer liquid medications to avoid aspiration?

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Slowly, allow them time to swallow

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What products are added to enemas?

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Petrolatum oils, Glycerin or mild soap

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Why are petrolatum oils, glycerin, or mild soap added to enemas?

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To soften, lubricate, and promote evacuation

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What supplies are gathered for administering an enema?

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gloves, lube, solution, syringe, liquid soap, warm water, Litter box for cats

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What complications can occur from administer an enema?

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Perforating the colon, leakage of fluid into the peritoneal cavity, vomiting

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What should you avoid when applying ophthalmic medications to prevent contamination?

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touching the bottle or tube to the eyelid or eye

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When applying both ophthalmic ointment and solution which should you administer first?

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solution