Medication Routes Flashcards

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IV

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Intravenous; delivered through a vein

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2
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IM

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Intramuscular; delivered into the muscle

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3
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SQ

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Subcutaneous; directly into the skin

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4
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PO

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Per Os; Orally, by mouth

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5
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PR

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per Rectum

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6
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SL

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Sublingual; under the tounge

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7
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gtt

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Drops; droplet: ie. opthalmic eye drops

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8
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Neb

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Inhaled Nebulizer; inhaled mist

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9
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Patch

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Transdermal; directly through the skin

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