Routes of Medication Administration Flashcards
Tablet (oral)
By mouth
Capsule (sublingual)
Under the tongue
Capsule (buccal)
In the cheek
Suppository (vaginal)
Inserted in the vagina
Suppository (rectal)
Inserted in the rectum
Fluid (inhalation)
Inhaled through those nose or mouth
Fluid (aerosol)
Spray
Fluid (nebulizer)
Device used to produce a fine spray or mist, often in a metered dose
Parenteral - by injection (intradermal - ID)
Within the skin
Parenteral (intramuscular - IM)
Within the muscle
Parenteral (intravenous - IV)
Within the vein
Parenteral (subcutaneous - SC, SQ)
Under the skin
Cream, lotion, ointment (topical)
Applied to the surface of the skin
Transdermal
Absorption of drug through unbroken skin
Implant
A drug reservoir imbedded in the body to provide continual infusion of a medication (e.g., insulin pump)
