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Routes of Administration

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