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 is sublingual (subl). Under the skin is subcutaneous (subcut). Into the skin is intradermal (ID). Into the muscle is intramuscular (IM). Into the vein is intravenous (IV). By mouth is per - oral (PO). Inside the cheek is buccal (buc).

Answer:

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