Medical Terminology - Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam Ptce

1. What does the route abbreviation IN mean in medication administration?

   Intranasal. IN specifies administration into the nasal passages for local or systemic effects, leveraging nasal mucosa for quick absorption.

2. What does the route abbreviation SL mean on a prescription order?

   Sublingual (under the tongue). SL specifies placement under the tongue for rapid absorption via mucous membranes, bypassing first-pass metabolism in the liver.

3. What does the route abbreviation IM mean on a medication order?

   Intramuscular. IM involves injection into muscle tissue, allowing for slower absorption compared to intravenous routes but faster than subcutaneous.

4. What does the route abbreviation IVP mean in medication administration?

   Intravenous push. IVP describes rapid intravenous injection, used for urgent delivery of drugs requiring quick onset of action.

5. What does the route abbreviation IVPB mean in medication administration?

   Intravenous piggyback. IVPB refers to secondary IV infusion connected to a primary line, allowing intermittent dosing without disrupting continuous fluids.

6. What does the route abbreviation ID mean on a medication order?

   Intradermal. ID indicates injection into the dermis layer of skin, commonly used for allergy testing or tuberculosis screening due to localized reactions.

7. What does the route abbreviation TOP mean in prescription directions?

   Topical (applied to the skin). TOP signifies external application to the skin surface for localized effects, such as in creams or ointments for dermatological conditions.

8. What does the route abbreviation IV mean on a medication order?

   Intravenous. IV denotes direct injection into a vein, providing immediate systemic distribution of the medication.

9. What does the route abbreviation INH mean on a prescription order?

   Inhalation. INH denotes delivery via breathing in, effective for respiratory medications targeting the lungs directly.

10. What does the route abbreviation JT mean for medication administration route?

    Jejunostomy tube. JT denotes delivery through a tube into the jejunum, bypassing the stomach for patients with gastric issues.

11. What does the route abbreviation PR mean on a medication order?

    Per rectum (rectal route). PR indicates rectal insertion, often used for local treatment or when oral routes are unsuitable due to nausea or unconsciousness.

12. What does the route abbreviation BUCC mean in medication directions?

    Buccal (in the cheek pouch). BUCC refers to administration in the cheek for local or systemic effects, utilizing the buccal mucosa's vascularity for drug delivery.

13. What does the route abbreviation PO mean on a prescription label?

    By mouth (oral administration). PO derives from the Latin 'per os,' indicating oral ingestion as a common route for medications to be absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract.

14. What does the route abbreviation PV mean on a medication order?

    Per vagina (vaginal route). PV denotes vaginal insertion, commonly for local gynecological treatments or hormone delivery with good absorption.

15. What does the route abbreviation SQ (or SC) mean on a medication order?

    Subcutaneous. SQ or SC refers to injection under the skin into fatty tissue, suitable for medications requiring gradual absorption.

16. What does the route abbreviation TD mean in medication directions?

    Transdermal (through the skin). TD implies absorption through the skin into systemic circulation, typically via patches for sustained release of medication.

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