MIDTERM 02.4 - Routes of Administration Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
CIVI
A
Continuous (24 hours) intravenous infusion
2
Q
ID
A
Intradermal
3
Q
IM
A
Intramuscular
4
Q
IT
A
Intrathecal
5
Q
IV
A
Intravenous
6
Q
IVB
A
Intravenous bolus
7
Q
IV drip
A
Intravenous infusion
8
Q
IVP
A
Intravenous push
9
Q
IVPB
A
Intravenous piggy back
10
Q
NGT
A
Nasogastric tube
11
Q
p.o. or PO
A
By mouth
12
Q
rect.
A
Rectal/Rectum
13
Q
SL
A
Sublingual
14
Q
SubQ
A
Subcutaneously
15
Q
Top.
A
Topically
16
Q
V or PV
A
Vaginally
17
Q
NPO
A
Nothing by mouth (Non per orem)
18
Q
pr
A
Per rectum
19
Q
a.d.
A
Right ear
20
Q
a.s.
A
Left ear
21
Q
a.u.
A
Both ear
22
Q
o.d.
A
Right eye
23
Q
o.s. or o.l.
A
Left eye
24
Q
o.u
A
Both eyes
25
Q
S/S
A
Swish and spit
