CH 1 ROA Word Scramble
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Abbreviation | Term | Definition |
SC, SQ, subq | Subcutaneous | An injection into the fatty subcutaneous tissue of the skin. |
IM | Intramuscular | An injection deep into a large muscle mass, such as the butt, thighs, and upper arms. |
IV | Intravenous | An injection directly into the blood stream. |
IC | Intracardiac | An injection directly into the cardiac muscle of the heart for emergency situations. |
Epidural | An injection of medication fluid directly into the epidural space or the space between the spinal cord and vertebrae. Must be preservative free. | |
IT | Intrathecal | An injection of medication or fluid directly into the intrathecal space surrounding the spinal cord. Must be preservative free. |
Intraperitoneal | An injection directly into the peritoneal cavity or into an abdominal organ such as the kidney, liver, or bladder. | |
IA | Intra-arterial | An injection directly into an artery that leads to the desired organ of treatment. |
Intraocular | An injection directly into the eye. | |
Intrapleural | An injection directly into the pleural cavity. | |
ID | Intradermal | An injection into the dermis or topmost layer of the skin. |
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