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13 Cards in this Set
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IV |
Intravenous. Delivered through a vein. |
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IVP |
Intravenous push. Brief injection through a vein. |
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IVPB |
Intravenous piggy-back. In tandem with, usually normal saline |
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IM |
Intramuscular. Directly into the muscle.
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SQ |
Subcutaneous. Directly into the skin. |
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PO |
Per Os. Orally, by mouth. |
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PR |
Per rectum. Rectally, into the rectum. |
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SL |
Sub-lingual, under the tongue. |
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gtt |
Drops. Droplet; example ophthalmic eye drops |
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Drip |
Intravenous drip. Continuous injections through a vein. |
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Neb |
Inhaled nebulizer. Inhaled mist. |
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Patch |
Transdermal. Directly through the skin. |
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Medication order formula |
Name-->dose/strength-->Route |
