Demonstration should include

• standard routes of medication administration (e.g., topical, parenteral, oral)
• advantages and disadvantages of various routes
• comparison of absorption rates and ease of administration for various routes
• appropriate injection sites based on species and medication type.

Teacher Resource: Plumb’s

Process/Skill Questions:

• What medication administration route has the slowest rate of absorption? What route has the fastest rate of absorption?
• Why are absorption rates of importance in medication administration?
• When might a slower absorption rate be preferred?