This page has an excellent explanation of routes as well as visuals for the different types of injections which include the abbreviations.
Oral route
Injection routes
Sublingual and buccal routes
Rectal route
Vaginal route
Ocular route
Otic route
Nasal route
INhalation route
Nebulization route
Cutaneous route
Transdremal route
The patient needs related to pharmacological therapies are endless and as a point-of-care health professional, you may very well be that person.
Medications are given by route. Unlike driving routes by road, in this case, routes refer to the part of the body used to get the drug in. Indeed, every single body orifice you know about (and a few you probably do not know about) can be used to administer medication. It is vital that medications are given by the proper route, an incorrect route will certainly render the medication ineffective and may very well cause harm.
The route usually has to do with the chemical structure of the compound. Some drugs cannot pass through the acidic environment of the stomach, for instance, others require assistance from another body system, and sometimes we just want the medication to get to the proper area quickly.
While the standard (and needed for Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists) is the;
This long and complex list which includes the medical term and abbreviation can be overwhelming at first. Route of Administration published by the FDA
An excellent video, if you are interested is optional. is PHARMACOLOGY; ROUTES OF DRUG ADMINISTRATION (47:54).
oral med example Example:
Oral
By mouth
po
per os
Outline the major medication administration routes with their medication terms and abbreviations.
Include the following aspects in the discussion.
Use the following list:
oral,
intravenous,
intramuscular,
intrathecal,
subcutaneous,
sublingual,
buccal,
rectally,
vaginal,
ocular,
otic,
nasal,
nebulization,
transdermal, and
cutaneous
Example:
Oral
By mouth
po
per os
Add and example of a mediation that may be given by the route
Make a simple chart for this
Cite any references.