Routes Of Administration Flashcards

1
Q

Right Ear

A

No abbreviation
Latin: aures dextra
DNU: AD

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2
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Left Ear

A

Latin: Aures laeva
DNU: AL

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3
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Each Ear

A

Latin: Aures Utrae
DNU: AU

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4
Q

HHN

A

Hand Held Nebulizer

Device produces a fine spray for inhalation

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5
Q

IM

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Intramuscularly

Injection given at a 90 degree angle into a muscle

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6
Q

IV

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Intravenously

Med or fluid given into a vein

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7
Q

IVP

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Intravenous Push

Medication is injected directly into a vein

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8
Q

IVPB

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Intravenous Piggy Back
Medication is prepared in a small volume of fluid and is attached to an IV (which is already infusing fluid) at specified times

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9
Q

MDI

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Metered-dose inhaler

An aerosol device delivers medication by inhalation

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10
Q

NEB

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Nebulizer

Medication is placed in a device that produces a fine spray for inhalation

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11
Q

NGT or NG

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Nasogastric Tube

Medication is placed in the stomach through a tube in the nose

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12
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In the right eye

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No abbrev.
Latin: Oculus Dextra
DNU: OD

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13
Q

In the left eye

A

No Abbrev.
Latin: Oculus Sinister
DNU: OS

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14
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In both eyes

A

No Abbreviation.
Latin: Oculi Utrique
DNU: OU

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15
Q

PO

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By mouth

Latin: per os

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16
Q

PR

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In the rectum

Latin: per rectum

17
Q

Sub q

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Subcutaneously
Injection given at a 45 degree angle into sub q tissue
DNU: SC or SQ

18
Q

SL

A

Sublingual

Latin: sub lingua

19
Q

S&S

A

Swish and swallow

Coat inside of mouth with tongue and cheek, then swallow