Drug Dispensing

SIX RULES FOR DRUG ADMINISTRATION 1. [blank_start]Right Patient[blank_end] 2. [blank_start]Right Drug[blank_end] 3. [blank_start]Right Dose[blank_end] 4. [blank_start]Right Route[blank_end] 5. [blank_start]Right Time[blank_end] 6. [blank_start]Right Frequency[blank_end]

Injection Sites SQ/SC = [blank_start]Subcutaneous - under the skin[blank_end] IM = [blank_start]Intramuscular - into the muscle[blank_end] IV = [blank_start]Intravenous - into the vein[blank_end]

Drug Label Requirements 1. [blank_start]FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY[blank_end] 2. [blank_start]KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN[blank_end] 3. [blank_start]Vet clinic details[blank_end] 4. [blank_start]Name of patient[blank_end] 5. [blank_start]Name of owner[blank_end] 6. [blank_start]Prescribing vet[blank_end] 7. [blank_start]Drug trade name[blank_end] 8. [blank_start]Medication contraception[blank_end] 9. [blank_start]Number of tablets dispensed[blank_end] 10. [blank_start]Clear Instructions[blank_end] 11. [blank_start]Date dispensed[blank_end] 12. [blank_start]Safety precautions (if any)[blank_end] 13. [blank_start]Storage requirements[blank_end]

Medication Types Ophthalmic Medication: Purpose - [blank_start]to medicate the cornea and conjunctiva[blank_end] Otic Medication: Purpose - [blank_start]to medicate and/or clean the ear[blank_end] Rectal Medication: Purpose - [blank_start]soften stool, stimulate bowel activity,[blank_end] evacuate intestines

Needles Gauge = [blank_start]Diameter[blank_end] The smaller the gauge; [blank_start]the larger the needle[blank_end]

Dispensing Abbreviations e.o.d/EOD = [blank_start]every other day[blank_end] s.i.d /SID= [blank_start]once a day[blank_end] b.i.d/BID = [blank_start]twice a day/every 12 hours[blank_end] t.i.d/TID = [blank_start]three times a day/every 8 hours[blank_end] q.i.d/QID = [blank_start]four times a day/every 6 hours[blank_end] 'q' = [blank_start]'every'[blank_end]

Drug Handling - Safety Precautions 1. [blank_start]Do not count out tablets by hand[blank_end] 2. [blank_start]Wash hands after administration[blank_end] between patients 3. [blank_start]Avid spillage of liquid medications[blank_end] 4. Avoid [blank_start]clearing air bubble w/out cap of needle[blank_end] on 5. Dispose of [blank_start]needles and syringes into correct bins[blank_end] 6. If reconstituted medication: [blank_start]Label with date, time and dilution rate[blank_end] [blank_start]Determine shelf live/store appropriately[blank_end] 7. When reconstituting powder in a vial Remove [blank_start]air to prevent blow back due to pressure[blank_end]