Exploring Medication Administration Routes and Abbreviations

This video tutorial by Sarah from RegisteredNurseRN.com covers various medication administration routes and their abbreviations. It explains oral routes like PO, sublingual, and buccal, as well as intravenous methods such as IV, IVPB, and IVP. The video also discusses injection routes like IM, subcutaneous, and intradermal, along with transdermal applications. Additionally, it covers miscellaneous routes including inhalation, intraosseous, endotracheal, rectal, vaginal, nasal, and tube feeding methods. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of using approved abbreviations to prevent medical errors.

Why is it important for nursing students and new nurses to be familiar with medication administration abbreviations?

• To avoid talking to physicians

• To impress their colleagues

• To prevent medical errors

• To save time during documentation

What does the abbreviation 'PO' stand for in medication administration?

• Per os

• Per oral

• Per optic

• Per otic

Which route involves placing the medication under the tongue?

• SL

• NPO

• Buccal

• PO

What does 'NPO' mean in medical terms?

• No pain observed

• No patient outside

• Nothing by mouth

• No prescription ordered

What does 'IVPB' stand for in intravenous medication administration?

• Intravenous push

• Intravenous pump

• Intravenous piggyback

• Intravenous port

Which abbreviation is used for intramuscular injections?

• SL

• ID

• IM

• IV

What type of medication is commonly administered via the subcutaneous route?

• Antihistamines

• Painkillers

• Insulin

• Antibiotics

Which route involves placing a medicated patch on the skin?

• Intradermal

• Transdermal

• Intramuscular

• Subcutaneous

What does 'INH' stand for in medication administration?

• Intranasal

• Intradermal

• Inhalation

• Intravenous

Which abbreviation is used for medications administered through a nasogastric tube?

• SL

• IVP

• PEG

• NGT