Routes of Administration Flashcards
Define: Oral
by mouth
Define: Opthalmic
by eye
Define: Otic
by ear
Define: Nasal
by nose
Define: Rectal
by rectum
Define: Urethral
by urethra
Define: Vaginal
by vagina
Define: Topical
on the skin
List oral solids
Caplets, Capsules {Pills} Gel Capsules Film Strips Lozenges or Troches Oral Inhalation Capsules (dry powder) Oral Inhalers
List oral liquids
Elixirs
Syrups
Suspensions
Solutions
List opthalmics
Opthalmic Ointments
Opthalmic Solutions
Opthalmic Suspensions
Opthalmic Drops
List otics
Otic Solutions
Otic Suspensions
List nasals
Nasal Inhalers
Nasal Sprays
List rectals
Rectal Solutions Rectal Suspensions Rectal Suppositories Rectal Creams Rectal Ointments
List urethrals
Urethral Suppositories
List vaginals
Vaginal Creams
Vaginal Gels
Vaginal Ointments
Vaginal Suppositories
Define: parenteral
by injection via intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intravenous methods
List parenterals
Parenteral Solutions
Parenteral Suspensions
List topicals
Creams
Ointments
Gels
Powders