Routes Of Administration Flashcards
Right Ear
No abbreviation
Latin: aures dextra
DNU: AD
Left Ear
Latin: Aures laeva
DNU: AL
Each Ear
Latin: Aures Utrae
DNU: AU
HHN
Hand Held Nebulizer
Device produces a fine spray for inhalation
IM
Intramuscularly
Injection given at a 90 degree angle into a muscle
IV
Intravenously
Med or fluid given into a vein
IVP
Intravenous Push
Medication is injected directly into a vein
IVPB
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
MDI
Metered-dose inhaler
An aerosol device delivers medication by inhalation
NEB
Nebulizer
Medication is placed in a device that produces a fine spray for inhalation
NGT or NG
Nasogastric Tube
Medication is placed in the stomach through a tube in the nose
In the right eye
No abbrev.
Latin: Oculus Dextra
DNU: OD
In the left eye
No Abbrev.
Latin: Oculus Sinister
DNU: OS
In both eyes
No Abbreviation.
Latin: Oculi Utrique
DNU: OU
PO
By mouth
Latin: per os