Abbreviations of the Means of Administering Substances into the Body Flashcards
1
Q
PO
A
by mouth (per os)
2
Q
IV
A
intravenously, into a vein
3
Q
IM
A
intramuscularly
4
Q
H
A
hypodermically
5
Q
subcu, subq
A
subcutaneously (through the skin, into the fatty tissue)
6
Q
subling
A
sublingually
7
Q
R
A
rectally
8
Q
parenteral
A
a solution given intravenously
9
Q
enteral
A
tube feeding (into the stomach or small intestine)
10
Q
D5W
A
5% glucose in distilled water; used IV
11
Q
D5NS
A
5% glucose in normal saline; used IV
12
Q
N.S.
A
normal saline solution: isotonic solution
