Define the following non parenteral terms:

Question 1

Buccal

Answer 1

Medication on the side of the check (oral)

Question 2

Sublingual (SL)

Answer 2

Medication placed under the tongue (oral)

Question 3

PR

Answer 3

Per rectum - within the anus

Question 4

Transdermal

Answer 4

Medication patch. Always instruct patient NOT to place on the most distal part of the body. It will absorb to slow.