Pharmacology Ch.2

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common drug administration methods

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*orally
*parenterally
*inhalation
*intrarectally
*topically

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tablets

can be scored or unscored or capsules

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most common form of oral medication

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boluses

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large rectangular tablets, scored or unscored, used to medicate large animals

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suspension

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a preparation of solid particles dispensed in a liquid but not dissolved in it

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cerumen

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a waxy secretion of the glands of the external ear canal

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counterirritant

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an agent that produces superficial irritation that is intended to relieve some other irritations

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cream

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a semisolid preparation of oil, water, and a medicinal agent

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elixir

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a hydroalcoholic liquid that contains sweeteners, flavoring, and a medicinal agent

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emulsion

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a medicinal agent that consists of oily substances dispensed in an aqueous medium with an additive to stabilize the dispersion

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liniment

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a medicine in an oily, soapy, or alcoholic vehicle to be rubbed on the skin to relieve pain or to act as a counterirritant

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ointment

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a semisolid preparation that contains medicinal agents for application to the skin or eyes

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parenteral

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administration by a route other than the ailementary canal (e.g. IM, SQ, IV)

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speculum

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an instrument for dilating a body cavity or orifice to allow visual inspection

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aspiration pnumonia

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risk when rapidly administering oral medications; should always be given slowly

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two forms of parenteral injections

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injections
and
implants

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injections

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forparenteral

available as single dose, multi dose, large volume bottles, or ampules

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needle gauge sizes

SWINE
CATTLE

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16
18

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needle gauge sizes

HORSES

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16
18
20

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needle gauge sizes

DOGS

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20
21
22
25

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needle gauge sizes

CATS

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22
25

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needle gauge sizes

SMALL EXOTICS

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23
25
27

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parts of a needle

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needle
hub
(dead space)
barrel
plunger

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multidose syringe

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a syringe commonly used for large animals when several animals require the same injection

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insulin syringe

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a syringe that usually has a 25 gauge needle and no dead space

increments are in units

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tuberculin syringe

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holds up to 1 ml of medication, small increments for more accurate dosing

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Luer-lock tip syringe

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have spiral lock for needles

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slip tip syringe

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syringe good for horses; needle does not lock in

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eccentric tip syringe

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syringe where tip is to the side; good for superficial veins

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catheter tip

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syringe that has a slightly larger tip

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three parts of a needle

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hub, shaft, and bevel

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bleeding needles

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large gauge needles for obtaining blood from cattle or swine

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biopsy needles

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used for obtaining bone marrow or soft tissue samples

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implants

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hard sterile pellets that contain a chemical or hormonal agent

inserted SQ and absorbed over time

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microencapsulation

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drug form that stabilizes traditionally unstable drugs, slow release over a period of time

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traditional properties of topical powders

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absorbent (corn starch)
or
lubricant (talcum)

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benefits of inactive ingredients

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facilitate tablet administration
improve solubility
increase stability

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five rights of drug administration

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*patient
*drug
*dose
*route
*time and frequency

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sciatic nerve

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nerve that needs to be avoided when doing IM injections in hindquarters

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when IV tubing must be changed if medications are given for long periods

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every 24-48 hours

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every 72 hours

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when an indwelling catheter needs to be removed and replaced

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every 8 to 12 hours

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when an IV catheter should be flushed with heparinized saline if not continuously used

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simplex IV set

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used to administer fluids to large animals

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intraosseous

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route of administration used for exotics and other animals when a vein can not be found

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two factors to determine pump settings

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1. Total amount of solution to be given

2. Time interval for infusion

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every 15-30 minutes

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frequency in which patients on fluid therapy should be monitored

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components of catheter monitoring

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ensuring that catheter is properly placed

making sure that patient has not moved or kinked the tubing

ensuring that the patient has not chewed the catheter out

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intravenously

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route to deliver drugs that cause tissue irritation

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things to remember when doing IM injections

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some of them can sting (Ketamine, Ace); administer quickly and restrain properly

aspirate back (apply negative pressure) to ensure that there is no blood and you are not in the vein

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topical medications

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typically have local effects instead of systemic effects

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info that must be recorded when dispensing controlled substances

(medical record and log)

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*date
*owner's name
*patient's name
*drug name
*amount administered / dispensed
*dispensing physician

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federal controlled substances label

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"Caution: Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any person other than the patient for whom it is prescribed."