Title: (Optional) Identify drug administration routes.
Course: Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences (14001-II) > Section: Exploring Pharmacology Fundamentals

Identification should include routes of medication administration, such as

- dermal
- transdermal
- oral (PO)
- intravenous (IV)
- sublingual (SL)
- intramuscular (IM)
- subcutaneous (SC)
- vaginal
- rectal (PR)
- intranasal
- intraocular
- intra-articular
- intradermal (ID)
- inhalation
- buccal.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is the route of administration important in drug administration?
- What are the differences among the dermal, transdermal, and intradermal routes of administration?
- Why can some drugs be administered by the patient, while others require a healthcare provider?
- What information must be provided to patient and family members when new medications are prescribed?