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Scruffing the skin on the neck of the mouse helps to prevent it from turning its head and biting your fingers.
Scruffing the skin on the neck of the mouse helps to prevent it from turning its head and biting your fingers.
True (A)
When administering a drug per orally to a mouse, the needle is inserted into the esophagus.
When administering a drug per orally to a mouse, the needle is inserted into the esophagus.
False (B)
Aspirating the needle during intraperitoneal administration ensures that it is inside the peritoneal cavity.
Aspirating the needle during intraperitoneal administration ensures that it is inside the peritoneal cavity.
True (A)
To administer a drug intravenously to a mouse, you insert the needle parallel to the tail vein with the bevel facing downwards.
To administer a drug intravenously to a mouse, you insert the needle parallel to the tail vein with the bevel facing downwards.
Before injecting a solution into a mouse intravenously, you should warm the tail with a warm towel or warm water to dilate the vessels.
Before injecting a solution into a mouse intravenously, you should warm the tail with a warm towel or warm water to dilate the vessels.
How should you restrain a mouse for subcutaneous administration of a drug?
How should you restrain a mouse for subcutaneous administration of a drug?
What angle should the needle be inserted at for intraperitoneal administration in a mouse?
What angle should the needle be inserted at for intraperitoneal administration in a mouse?
Why is it important to aspirate the needle during intraperitoneal administration?
Why is it important to aspirate the needle during intraperitoneal administration?
How should you prepare the mouse for intravenous administration of a drug?
How should you prepare the mouse for intravenous administration of a drug?
What should you do after injecting a solution intravenously into a mouse?
What should you do after injecting a solution intravenously into a mouse?
