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Ch. 3 & 4 Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Buccal Tablet | Dissolves under the lining of the cheek |
| Enema | Medicated fluid injected into the rectum |
| Sublingual Tablet | Dissolves under the tongue |
| Inhalation | Medication to the lungs through mouth or nose |
| Transdermal | Medication Through the skin |
| Vaginally | Medication through the vagina |
| Intradermal | Injection into the skin |
| Intramuscular | With or within the muscle |
| Intranasal | Medication inhaled through the nose |
| Topical | External relief of swelling or itching |
| Intravenous | Medication through the veins |
| Opthalmic | Medication through the eye |
| Oral | Medication through the mouth |
| Otic | Medication through the ear |
| Parenteral | any other route other than the mouth |
| Rectally | Solid or liquid medication through the rectum |
| Subcutaneous | Given under the skin |