Parenteral Routes of Admin Flashcards
1
Q
IV
A
intravenous
- most common
- direct delivery into circulation
- major route for toxic/irritating drugs (chemodrugs)
2
Q
IM
A
intramuscular
- solution, susp, emulsion
- injected bolus forms depot releasing drug over period of time
- common sites: buttocks, lateral thigh, deltoids
- cannot >5mL
3
Q
SC
A
subcutaneous (under skin)
-small volume
4
Q
ID
A
interdermal
-small amour
5
Q
Epidural
A
injection into epidural space (b/w dura mater and vertebral column)
- control/relieve chronic pain
- fewer side effects
- no preservatives
6
Q
IT
A
intrathecal
- injection into CSF
- volume 140mL
- no preservatives
7
Q
intraarticular
A
- injection into cavity of joint (local action)
- anti-inflammatory action into arthritic joint
8
Q
intracardiac
A
- injection directly into heart chamber
- volume 0.5 to 1 mL
- heart stimulation
9
Q
intraspinal
A
-injection into spinal column
