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311.6 Vet nursing administration of medication

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show Oral, Rectal, Parenteral, Topical  
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show Any injection  
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show RVN, VS, SVN under supervision. Must be under the direction of a VS  
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show Maxillofacial trauma, vomiting, aggressive patient, patient with respiratory compromise  
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What is the order of speed of rate of absorption of administration methods? (fastest to slowest)   show
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Name 5 methods of administering oral medication   show
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What is a potential complication of administering oral medication to a patient, especially liquid medication?   show
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show Scratches, bites, absorbing the drug through the skin  
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show Full PPE including gowns, masks and hair nets. Proper disposal of all items in purple topped bins.  
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What must be considered before administering oral medication?   show
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show Liquid, creams, lotions and ointments either externally or internally as an enema, and medication mixed with wax to form suppositories.  
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Why are rectal medications administered?   show
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When must rectal medication be used with caution?   show
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What can stimulation of the vagus nerve cause?   show
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Enemas can be given to foals to aid passage of what?   show
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show The first faeces passed by a foal after birth  
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When administering medication via a parenteral route why must an aseptic technique be maintained?   show
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Where is a subcutaneous injection administered?   show
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show 35-45 minutes  
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show That the medication is non-irritant and won't damage the skin tissues (cytotoxic drugs should only ever be IV),  
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show Dorsal body, usually the "scruff"  
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show Fold of skin in the inguinal area. Precrural fold  
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show Loose lateral skin over the ribs  
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What area of skin is used for a SC injection in large mammals?   show
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How long does absorption take using the IM route?   show
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show In a large muscle group  
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show Quadriceps femoris or Lumbar epaxial  
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Which muscles are used for an IM injection in reptiles?   show
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Which muscles are used for an IM injection in birds?   show
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show 0.1ml in finches and 1.0ml in macaws  
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show 0.1 mL  
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What is the maximum volume that can be administered IM in a single site in rabbits?   show
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show 15ml  
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show 5ml  
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show 2ml  
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show Pain, nerve damage, tissue necrosis, bruising  
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Where is an intravenous injection administered?   show
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How long does adsorption take using the IV route?   show
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show Cephalic, saphenous, jugular  
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show Lingual vein  
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What are 6 potential complications of administering IV medication?   show
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show Directly to the skin or mucous membranes. Includes medication applied to the ears, eyes and nose  
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show Absorption of the medication through the handlers own skin  
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What are the common signs of an allergic reaction to a drug?   show
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What are the potential problems associated with IV catheter placement?   show
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show Should be placed and cared for aseptically, regular monitoring of the animal and the catheter site, regular flushing of the catheter, change catheter at appropriate intervals (3 days)  
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