Chapter 7: Additional Routes Flashcards
1
Q
What is Sublingual (SL)?
A
Placed under the tongue and absorbed directly into the small blood vessels that lie beneath the tongue.
2
Q
What is Buccal?
A
Between the gums and cheek.
3
Q
What is Rectal?
A
Via suppositories or ointment.
4
Q
What is Vaginal?
A
Via suppositories, creams, gels or rings.
5
Q
What is Inhalation?
A
Aerosols breathed in through the mouth into the lungs.
6
Q
What is Intranasal?
A
Nasal sprays given through the nares.
