Nursing Medication Administration

anaphylactic

allergic reaction characterized by rapid onset of symptoms such as breathing difficulties, low blood pressure, hives, and swelling, requiring immediate medical intervention with epinephrine to prevent fatality.

antagonist effect

When a substance or drug attaches to a receptor and stops it from working normally, so the receptor can't respond to other substances.

aspiration

The process of inhaling or breathing in foreign objects, such as food or liquid, into the lungs instead of the intended pathway of the digestive system.

capsule

A small container made of gelatin or vegetarian materials used to deliver medication or supplements orally for easy swallowing and absorption in the body.

elixir

refers to a clear, sweetened, and flavored liquid medication that contains active ingredients dissolved in a solvent, typically alcohol and water. It is commonly used to administer medications orally.

liniment

A medicinal liquid or lotion applied to the skin to relieve pain or inflammation.

suppository

A solid medical dosage form inserted into the rectum or vagina for localized or systemic effects.

suspension

a liquid dosage form where drug particles are dispersed and need to be shaken before use.

AC

Before meals

Ad lib

as desired

BID

twice a day

cap

capsule

g

gram

gtt

drops

hr / h

hour

ID

intradermal

IM

intramuscular

IV

intravenous

TKVO

to keep vein open

oz

ounce

PC

after meals

PO

By mouth

PR

by rectum

PRN

as needed

q

every

QID

four times a day

TID

three times a day

BID

twice a day

SL

sublingual

subcut

subcutaneously

stat

immediately

susp

suspension

supp

suppository

L

litre

mcg

microgram

mg

milligram

mL

millilitre

Neb

nebulizer

HS

at bedtime

OD

daily

ii

two

Tab

tablet

oint

ointment

mEq

milliequivalent

kg

kilogram