Routes of Medication Administration Flashcards
1
Q
intradermal (ID)
A
skin of the upper chest, forearms, upper back
2
Q
intramuscular (IM)
A
deltoid, vastus lateralis, ventrogluteal muscles
3
Q
subcutaneous (SQ- Sub-Q)
A
upper arms, abdomen, buttocks, upper outer thighs
4
Q
topical
A
on the skin
5
Q
vaginal
A
vagina/vulva
6
Q
rectal
A
rectum/anus