Medical Abbreviations: Medication Routes Flashcards
1
Q
IM
A
intramuscular
2
Q
IV
A
intravenous
3
Q
IVP
A
intravenous push (one time rapid injection vs a slow drip)
4
Q
IVPB
A
intravenous piggy back (2nd IV bag that hangs alongside with the first one)
5
Q
PO
A
orally
6
Q
PR
A
per rectum
7
Q
SL
A
sublingual (under the tongue)
8
Q
Supp
A
suppository (drug that dissolves or melts and is absorbed into the bloodstream)
9
Q
ID
A
intradermal (within skin)
