Medication Administration Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
PO
A
by mouth
2
Q
SC, SQ, SubQ
A
Subcutaneous
3
Q
IM
A
Intramuscular
4
Q
PR
A
per rectum
5
Q
IV
A
Intravenously
6
Q
IVP
A
IV Push
7
Q
IVPB
A
IV Piggy Back
8
Q
INH
A
Inhaled (inhalation, aerosolized medication)
9
Q
via GT
A
Gastric Tube
10
Q
Topically
A
on the skin
11
Q
SL
A
Sublingual (below tongue)
12
Q
ER, XR
A
Extended Release
DO NOT CRUSH
13
Q
EC
A
Enteric Coating
DO NOT CRUSH
14
Q
Tab
A
Tablet
15
Q
Cap
A
Capsule
