Question

What is intravenous injection?

(a) It is administered in the muscle

(b) It is administered under the skin

(c) It is the administration of medication to a cow via the blood vessels

(d) It requires the tented method

I have been asked this question during an internship interview.

This intriguing question originated from Cattle Health topic in chapter Cattle Health of Dairy Engineering

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

(c) It is the administration of medication to a cow via the blood vessels

Explanation:

An intravenous injection (IV) is the administration of medication directly into a vein, which allows the medication to enter the bloodstream rapidly. This method is commonly used for quick delivery of fluids or drugs. While the question specifically refers to cows, the general definition of intravenous injection applies to all animals, including cattle.

• (a) It is administered in the muscle: This describes an intramuscular (IM) injection, not an intravenous one.
• (b) It is administered under the skin: This describes a subcutaneous (SC) injection.
• (d) It requires the tented method: This is typically associated with subcutaneous injections.

Therefore, intravenous injection refers to administering medication via the blood vessels, as stated in option (c).