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:
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?