routes abbrevations

HHN=handheld nebulizer

IM=intramuscularly

IV=intravenously

IVP=Intravenous push

IVPB=Intravenous piggyback

MDI=Metered-dose inhaler

NEB=nebulizer

NGT or ng=Nasogastric tube

PO or po=by mouth

PR or pr=in the rectum

Sub q=subcutaneously

SL=sublingual, under the tongue

S&S=swish and swallow