Title: Demonstrate administration of topical medications.
Course: Veterinary Science II (18105-II) > Section: Understanding Veterinary Pharmacology

Demonstration should include

- administering ophthalmic and aural and dermatological medications
- verifying patient identification and rechecking drug labels
- describing how to administer medication without contamination
- explaining the importance of understanding drugs that may pose an exposure risk to humans if absorbed through the skin
- preventing an animal from disturbing topically applied medications such as collars or bandages.

Teacher Resources:

- Administering Aural Medication, PEER (Partnership for Environment Education and Rural Health) Program, Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine
- Administering Ophthalmic Medication, PEER (Partnership for Environment Education and Rural Health) Program, Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine

Process/Skill Questions:

- How is it possible to get a thick topical medication out of a jar without contaminating the contents of the jar?
- What problems arise when applying topical medications to an area the animal can reach by grooming itself? What could be done to prevent these problems?
- What are the five rights to consider before administering any type of medication to a patient?