"I've Got This"
Twice Daily
What is the meaning of BID?
What is the meaning of PO?
Intramuscular
What is the meaning of IM?
Subcutaneous
What is the meaning of Sub-Q?
Three times daily
What is the meaning of TID?
Medications placed under the tongue for absorption
What is sublingual administration?
Administration by way of the digestive tract
What is Enteral Administration?
Administration of medication through means other than the digestive tract
What is Parenteral Administration?
A glass container filled with medication for single dosing; must be broken for access
What is an ampule?
Glass or plastic container with self-sealing rubber stopper
What is a vial?
Administration of medication given just beneath the epidermis
What is an intradermal injection?
Administration of medication in adipose tissue located below the dermis
What is a subcutanoue injection?
Administration of medication given in muscles below the dermal and subcutaneous skin layers
What is an intramuscular injection?
Intramuscular site locateded on back of hip
What is the dorsogluteal site?
Intramuscular site located on the side of the hip
What is the ventrogluteal site?
Intramuscular site located in the upper arm, below the acromion process
What is the deltoid site?
Intramuscular site located on the side of the thigh
Intramuscular site located on the anterior thigh, used only when other sites are not available
What is the rectus femoris site?
Process of puncturing a vein for the purpose of obtaining a blood specimen
What is venipuncture?
Each eye
What is the meaning of the abbreviation "ou"?
Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat
What is the meaning of the abbreviation "EENT"?
Alcohol
What is the meaning of the abbreviation "ETOH"?
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
What is the meaning of the abbreviation "APAP"?
What is the meaning of the abbreviation "ASA"?
At bedtime
What is the meaning of the abbreviation "hs"?