Medical Math & Labeling
By law, this warning statement must be included on all medication labels for animal patients.
For veterinary use only
This type of injection is given directly into the muscle.
Intramuscular (IM)
When looking at needle gauges, this is the general rule regarding the relationship between the number and the size.
The smaller the number, the bigger the needle. The larger the number, the smaller the needle.
These are the two primary classes of veterinary pharmaceuticals.
Biologicals & Pharmaceuticals
This is the common clinical term for the surgical removal of female reproductive organs.
Spaying
This is the first thing a veterinary technician should check when selecting a vial of medication.
Name of the drug
This route provides the fastest absorption and an immediate reaction by going directly into a vein.
Intravenous (IV)
This type of syringe has a threaded tip designed to hold a needle securely and prevent leaks.
Luer-Lok
This type of vaccine is made from disease-causing agents that have been inactivated by heat, chemicals, or mechanical means.
Killed Vaccine
This common abdominal bandage is used after surgery to prevent licking and keep a wound sterile.
Bellyband
If a 100lb dog requires 5 mg/lb of a medication, what is the total number of milligrams needed for one dose?
500 mg
This injection is administered just under the skin where there are fewer blood vessels, leading to slower absorption.
Subcutaneous (Sub-Q)
These needle gauge sizes (list at least 2) are typically used for large animals like horses and cows.
16, 18, and 20 gauge
These vaccines contain altered antigens that are similar enough to disease to cause a strong immune response without causing the illness itself.
Live (or Modified-Live) Vaccines
These are two major arguments in favor of spaying or neutering pets.
preventing overpopulation and contributing to a longer, healthier life
Name at least 4 of the 6 pieces of information required by law on a medication label.
Vet/clinic contact info, patient name/species, medication name/concentration/units, directions for use, date, and warning statement
This specific route is used primarily for respiratory system treatments and is administered through the nose.
Intranasal
This type of syringe features an offset tip and is used to get a straighter angle for IV injections.
Eccentric Tip Syringe
This is the result if a vaccine administered to an animal is "to weak."
It will not cause a strong enough immune response to protect the animal.
When you put the needle in for an IV injection, why do you pull back on the plunger slightly before pushing the medicine in?
To make sure that you are in the vein.
A cat needs 3 mg/lb of a liquid medication (concentration 30 mg/ml) twice a day for three days. What is the total volume in milliliters dispensed for the entire treatment?
6 ml
Often used for allergy or TB tests, this injection has the longest absorption time and is given between the epidermis and dermis.
Intradermal (ID)
To prevent air bubbles, you should fill the syringe with this much air before inserting the needle into a medical vial.
The exact amount of medication ordered.
There are three ways that a vaccine can be rendered ineffective (list 2).
improper storage (temperature), exposure to light, improper mixing/administration
What is the safe way to put a cap back on a needle using only one hand?
Put the cap on the table and scoop the cap up.