Therapeutic Techniques
1. The route of administration of medication to small animals depends on
what?: · Patient condition and temperament
· Type of medication or fluid
· Urgency in administering the fluid
· Cost
· Ease of administration
· What systemic or local effect is desired
2. When would we choose IV over the other routes of administration?: · Used for
immediate response
· Used when the drug may be irritating to tissues
· Used when the drug may not be absorbed by other routes of administration
3. What are the sites for IV administration in the dog and cat?: · Dog
o Cephalic and lateral saphenous veins
· Cats
o Cephalic and medial saphenous, femoral veins
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1. The route of administration of medication to small animals depends on
what?: · Patient condition and temperament
· Type of medication or fluid
· Urgency in administering the fluid
· Cost
· Ease of administration
· What systemic or local effect is desired
2. When would we choose IV over the other routes of administration?: · Used for
immediate response
· Used when the drug may be irritating to tissues
· Used when the drug may not be absorbed by other routes of administration
3. What are the sites for IV administration in the dog and cat?: · Dog
o Cephalic and lateral saphenous veins
· Cats
o Cephalic and medial saphenous, femoral veins
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