Routes of Administration/Dosage Forms

Question 1

PO

Answer 1

oral, by mouth

Question 2

SL

Answer 2

sublingual, under the tongue

Question 3

(TD)

Answer 3

transdermal, through the skin

Question 4

IM

Answer 4

intramuscular, into the muscle

Question 5

IV

Answer 5

intravenous, into the vein

Question 6

RECT, PR

Answer 6

rectal, per rectum

Question 7

VAG, PV

Answer 7

vaginal, per vagina

Question 8

IN

Answer 8

intranasal, through the nose

Question 9

INH

Answer 9

inhalation, into the lungs

Question 10

SC, SubQ

Answer 10

subcutaneously, under the skin

Question 11

NEB

Answer 11

via nebulizer

Question 12

Contains powder or liquid in a gelatin coating

Answer 12

capsules

Question 13

active ingredients are mixed (dissolved) with a liquid, usually a syrup or alcohol. Does NOT need to be shaken before use

Answer 13

elixir

Question 14

A mixture of 2 liquids that need the help of outside forces - i.e. to be shaken or stirred

Answer 14

emulsion

Question 15

oily semi-solid prepared for typical use

Answer 15

ointment

Question 16

solids inserted into the rectum, vagina or urethra

Answer 16

suppository

Question 17

active ingredients mixed with a liquid (water), cannot dissolve
MUST be shaken before use

Answer 17

suspension

Question 18

made from compressed powder of active and inactive ingredients

Answer 18

tablet

Question 19

medicated adhesive patch placed on the skin

Answer 19

transdermal patch