Title: Demonstrate administration of an intramuscular injection.
Course: Veterinary Science II (18105-II) > Section: Understanding Veterinary Pharmacology

Demonstration should include

- verifying patient identification and rechecking drug labels
- describing how to administer medication without contamination
  - selecting the proper site for administration
  - directing the needle through the skin and into the muscle
  - inspecting for any sign of blood entering the syringe
  - administering the injection if no blood is noted
  - withdrawing the needle and placing it in the sharps container
  - massaging the area where the injection was given and praising the patient

- explaining that some drugs may pose an exposure risk to humans if absorbed through the skin.

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?