Chapter 5: Pharmacy Abbreviations: Routes Flashcards
1
Q
a.d.
A
right ear
2
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a.s., a.l.
A
left ear
3
Q
a.u.
A
each ear
4
Q
i.m, IM
A
intramuscular (into the muscle)
5
Q
i.v., IV
A
intravenous (within the vein)
6
Q
IVPB
A
intravenous piggyback ( way to administer medication through a previously inserted intravenous line)
7
Q
i.v.p., IVP
A
Intravenous push ( Push technique describes a method of administering a medication quickly and directly into a vein or artery using a syringe and needle)
8
Q
o.d.
A
right eye
9
Q
o.s., o.l
A
left eye
10
Q
o.u.
A
each eye
11
Q
per neb
A
by nebulizer ( a drug delivery device used to administer medication in the form of a mist inhaled into the lungs)
12
Q
p.o.
A
by mouth
13
Q
p.r.
A
rectally
14
Q
p.v.
A
vaginally
15
Q
SC, subc, subq
A
subcutaneously ( an injection in which a needle is inserted just under the skin.)
16
Q
S.L.
A
sublingually, under the tongue
17
Q
top.
A
topically
