| Question | Answer |
| Epidural | Epidural space (SPINE) |
| intra-arterial | Arteries ( to break up cloths) |
| intra-articular | within a JOINT space |
| intradermal | INTO THE SKIN of the Upper CHEST, Forearms, Upper BACK |
| intramuscular | Deltoid, Vastus Lateralis, Ventrogluteal MUSCLES |
| intraosseous | BONE MARROW |
| intraperitoneal | ABDOMEN -peritoneal cavity |
| intrapleural | LUNGS- pleural space |
| intravenous (IV) | MAJOR VEINS- most often in the arms, hands or via central venous access devices |
| subcutaneous* | UNDER THE SKIN of the abdomen (ex: insulin), anterior thighs, upper outer arm, upper back (under the shoulder). |
| intrathecal | BRAIN- subarachnoid space |
| Where do you administer ENTERAL routes? | THROUGH the gastrointestinal tract |
| Where do you administer PARENTERAL routes? | OUTSIDE the gastrointestinal tract |
| buccal* | againts the CHEEK (tablets).
Might be considered MUCOUS MEMBRANE ADMINISTRATION |
| oral | MOUTH, STOMACH , INTESTINES.
(tablets, caplets, lozenges, syrups, suspension, emulsions, elixirs, solutions) |
| sublingual* | UNDER THE TONGUE (tablets)
Might be considered MUCOUS MEMBRANE ADMINISTRATION |
| nasal | NOSE
(sprays, mist, drops) |
| ophthalmic | EYES
(drops, ointment) |
| otic | EARS
(drops, ointment) |
| rectal | ANUS /RECTUM
(solutions, suppositories, creams, ointments, gel) |
| respiratory/inhaled | AIRWAYS
(sprays, aerosols, mists, steam, dry powder for inhalation) |
| topical/transdermal | ON THE SKIN
(gels, tinctures, solutions, ointments, lotions, creams, liniments, powders, patches, sprays) |
| vaginal | VAGINAL/VULVA
(tablets, suppositories, creams, foams, solutions) |
| urethral | URETHRA
(solutions) |
| what is the URETHRA? | is a tube that connects the urinary bladder to the urinary meatus for the removal of fluids from the body |
