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Term 2 wk 1 Term:Definition
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| buccal tablet | a tablet dissolved in the lining of the cheek instead of being swallowed whole. |
| enema | process by which a medicated fluid is injected into the rectum, or an aqueous solutions administeredrectally to empty the bowel, to treat infections and diseases of the lower gastrointestinal tract. |
| infusion | is the process of a slow injection of solution or emulsion into a vein or subqutaneous tissue. |
| inhalation | the administration of a medication directly into the lungs by the mouth or nose. |
| intrarticular | the route of administration refers to the method of injecting medications directly into the joints. |
| intracardiac | route of administration is used to deliver medications directly into the heart. |
| intradermal | the administration of a medication by injection into the skin. |
| intramusclular | the administration of medication within or into a muscle. |
| intranasal | medications administered through being inhaled through the nose abd then being absorbed through the bloodstream. |
| intrathecal | administration of medications into the space surrounding the spinal cord. |
| intravenous | the adm of med within or into the veins. |
| opthalmic | the adm of med through the eye. |
| oral | the adm of med through the mouth. |
| otic | the adm of med into the ear. |
| parenteral | the adm of med by any other route than oral: adm by injection. |
| rectally | the adm of a solid or liquid med given through the rectum. (most are topical) |
| subcutaneous | the adm of med given under the skin. |
| sublingual tablet | a tablet that is dissolved under the tongue instead of being swallowed whole. |
| topical | a substance used externally for relief of swelling, itching, or infections. |
| transdermal | adm of med through the skin (patches). |
| vaginally | adm of a solid or liquid medication through the vagina. |