Med Admin Flashcards
Buccal
Admin of med btw cheeks and gum - fast absorb
Drug / Medicine
Sub that alters body function
Inhalation
Admin of meds that are aerosolized aka delivered in small particles.
Nebulizer (L-G), Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI), Hand Held Meter dosage Inhaler (MDI for asthma)
Installation
Amin of med drop by drop (Eye, nose, ear, body spaces, body cavity)
Intradermal
Admin of med thru injection into dermis (below epi). Longest absorption. Used for anesthesia, tuberculin, sensitivity tests such as allergies,
Intramuscular (IM)
Admin of meds thru injection into muscle
Intravenous (IV)
Admin of meds thru injection into veins. Immediate effects
IV Piggyback
Admin of meds thru primary IV (Lower). Med hanged higher.
Oral
Admin of med taken by mouth. Absorbed in the stomach or small intestine. Slow onset but more prolonged
Parenteral
Amin of med thru any method but oral.
PRN Order
As needed order
Single Order
1 time order
Standing Order
Routine order
Stat Order
ASAP order
Subcutaneous (Sub-Q)
Admin of med thru injection into subcanteous layer/adipose tissue (below epidermis). Slow sustained rate of absorbtion (Insullin, Heparin - anticoagulant)
Sublingual (SL)
Admin of med by placeing under the tongue for fast absorbtion. Nitrogylcerin - Vasodialator or Angia - Chest Pain
Topical
Admin of med by skin or mucous membrane. Eyes, ears, nose, rectum, vagina, lungs. Vicks
Transdermal Patch
Admin of med thru patch that contains slow releasing med with prescribed dose. Nicotine Patch, Fentonyl (pain relief), Clonide (High BP)
ac
before meals
bid
twice a day
NKA
no known alergies
OTC
Over the counter
po
by mouth
prn
as needed
q, Q
every
q2h
every 2 hours
qid
4 times day
SL
sub-lingual
stat
ASAP
susp
suspension
tid
3 times a day
pc
after meals
