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

Demonstration should include

- the importance of verifying patient identification and rechecking drug labels
- ways the form of the medication (e.g., paste, liquid, pill) affects the administration technique
- standard practices for medication administration, including “pilling,” restraint procedures, and aseptic techniques
- ways to prevent an animal from disturbing topically applied medications
- drugs that may pose an exposure risk to humans if absorbed through the skin.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What can be done to encourage a dog or cat that is holding a pill in its mouth to swallow the pill?
- What problems could arise from trying to hide a medication in food?