Question

match the abbreviation to the proper route.

1. (lo 5 - 1) under the tongue
2. (lo 5 - 1) under the skin
3. (lo 5 - 1) into the skin
4. (lo 5 - 1) into the muscle
5. (lo 5 - 1) into the vein
6. (lo 5 - 1) by mouth
7. (lo 5 - 1) inside the cheek

a. buc
b. po
c. id
d. iv
e. subl
f. subcut
g. im

Explanation:

• Under the tongue: The abbreviation for under - the - tongue (sublingual) is "sub".
• Under the skin: The abbreviation for subcutaneous (under the skin) is "subcut".
• Into the skin: The abbreviation for intradermal (into the skin) is "ID".
• Into the muscle: The abbreviation for intramuscular (into the muscle) is "IM".
• Into the vein: The abbreviation for intravenous (into the vein) is "IV".
• By mouth: The abbreviation for per - os (by mouth) is "PO".
• Inside the cheek: The abbreviation for buccal (inside the cheek) is "buc".

Answer:

1. e. subl
2. f. subcut
3. c. ID
4. g. IM
5. d. IV
6. b. PO
7. a. buc