Routes of Medication Administration Abbreviations Flashcards by Julia N Wasson | Brainscape

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Per os (PO)

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Tablet by mouth

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Sublingual (SL)

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Tabley under the tongue

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Buccal

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Tablet in the cheek

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Per vagina (PV)

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Suppository inserted into the vagina

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Per rectum (PR)

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Suppository inserted into the rectum

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Intradermal (ID)

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Injection within the skin

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Intramuscular (IM)

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Injection within the muscle

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Intravenous (IV)

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Injection within the vein

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Subcutaneous (SC, SQ, sub-Q)

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Injection under the skin

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