Vet Assisting 109 - Vet Pharmacology

Under the epidermis:

• SQ/SC

• IV

• IM

• Intraperitoneal

In the abdominal cavity:

• SQ/SC

• IV

• IM

• Intraperitoneal

In the vein:

• SQ/SC

• IV

• IM

• Intraperitoneal

In the muscle tissue:

• SQ/SC

• IV

• IM

• Intraperitoneal

Easiest injection to give:

• SQ/SC

• IV

• IM

• Intraperitoneal

Provides fastest medication absorption:

• SQ/SC

• IV

• IM

• Intraperitoneal

Least common means of injection in veterinary medicine:

• SQ/SC

• IV

• IM

• Intraperitoneal

After inserting the needle, see a flash of blood:

• SQ/SC

• IV

• IM

• Intraperitoneal

First make a tent of the skin:

• SQ/SC

• IV

• IM

• Intraperitoneal

Most emergency medications given this way:

• SQ/SC

• IV

• IM

• Intraperitoneal