Routes Of Administration Abbreviations Flashcards

1
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PO

A

By mouth

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2
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PR

A

Rectally, into the rectum

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3
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VAG

A

Vaginally, into the vagina

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4
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IV

A

Intravenous

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5
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IM

A

Intramuscular

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6
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INH

A

Inhale

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7
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SL

A

Sublingual, under the tongue

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8
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NEB

A

Nebulizer

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9
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SQ, SUBQ, SC

A

Subcutaneously

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10
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OTIC

A

Ear

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11
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AS

A

Left Ear

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12
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AD

A

Right Ear

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13
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AU

A

Both Ears

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14
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OPHTH

A

Ophthalmic (Eye)

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15
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OS

A

Left Eye

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16
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OD

A

Right Eye

17
Q

OU

A

Both Eyes

18
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IVPB

A

Intravenous Piggyback

19
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TOP

A

Topically