Route of Administration: Flashcards
1
Q
PO (p.o.) –
A
By mouth (oral)
2
Q
SL –
A
Sublingual (under the tongue)
3
Q
PR (p.r.) –
A
Rectally
4
Q
IM (i.m.) –
A
Intramuscular injection
5
Q
IV (i.v.) –
A
Intravenous injection
6
Q
TOP –
A
Topical (on the skin)
7
Q
INH –
A
Inhalation (e.g., inhaler for asthma)