Abbreviations used to indicate Route of
Administration or Administration Site
a.d.
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right ear, (the dexter ear)
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a.s.
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left ear, (the sinister ear)
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a.u.
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both ears
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Aur
|
ear, ears
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D.
|
Right
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IA
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intraarterially, inject into artery
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ID
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intradermal, inject into skin
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IM
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intramuscular, inject into muscle
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IV
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intravenous, inject or infuse into vein, rate
specified. For intravenous fluid therapy IV also refers to the infusion
fluid. IV bottles are consecutively
numbered. Ex: IV #10 NS 1000 mL @ 125
cc/h, IV #11 D5W 1000 mL @ 125/hr
|
IMP, IV bolus
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intravenous push, a rapid injection into vein
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IVPB
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intravenous piggy back. infuse solution into
primary intravenous infusion, rate specified Ex: Ampicillin 250 mg IVPB over 30 min q 6 h
|
KVO
|
keep vein open.
A slow infusion. The rate is
set by institution policy or specified used to maintain an intravenous
catheter patent.
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via Hep Loc
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Inject through heparin lock. A small indwelling
intravenous cannula filled with a dilute heparin solution to maintain
patency. After injection, the heparin
lock needs to be flushed and refilled with a dilute heparin solution.
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Ocul
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eye
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o.d.
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right eye (the dexter eye) in the right eye
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o.l., o.s
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left eye, (the sinister eye) in the left eye
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o.u.
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both eyes, in each eye
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p.o., per os
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by mouth, take orally
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R, pro rect
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rectal
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S.
|
left
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SL
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sublingual, Place under tongue and allow to
dissolve
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subq., s.c
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subcutaneously,
inject below the skin
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Top
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topically,
apply locally to affected area
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vag.
|
vaginally
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NB The oral route is always assumed if no
route is specified for a drugs which can be administered orally. If it is not possible to give the drug
orally, (i.e. NPO), the alternative route must be explicitly specified by the
prescriber.
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