Title: Demonstrate administration of aural medications.
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
  - ear pinna held upright
  - massaging the base of the outside of the ear canal
  - wiping any solution that may have leaked onto the outside of the ear flap or hair

- explaining the importance of understanding drugs that 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?

Teacher Resource:

- FFA- Administering Aural Medication Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDS8eXGnct0)