Routes of Administration/Dosage Forms Flashcards
1
Q
PO
A
oral, by mouth
2
Q
SL
A
sublingual, under the tongue
3
Q
(TD)
A
transdermal, through the skin
4
Q
IM
A
intramuscular, into the muscle
5
Q
IV
A
intravenous, into the vein
6
Q
RECT, PR
A
rectal, per rectum
7
Q
VAG, PV
A
vaginal, per vagina
8
Q
IN
A
intranasal, through the nose
9
Q
INH
A
inhalation, into the lungs
10
Q
SC, SubQ
A
subcutaneously, under the skin
11
Q
NEB
A
via nebulizer
12
Q
Contains powder or liquid in a gelatin coating
A
capsules
13
Q
active ingredients are mixed (dissolved) with a liquid, usually a syrup or alcohol. Does NOT need to be shaken before use
A
elixir
14
Q
A mixture of 2 liquids that need the help of outside forces - i.e. to be shaken or stirred
A
emulsion
15
Q
oily semi-solid prepared for typical use
A
ointment
