Question

30P and IA are abbreviations for parenteral routes of administration that are performed infrequently Indicate the term for the abbreviation and briefly describe the routes.

Answer 1

ANSWER.

3) Abbreviations and term for the abbreviation.

     * ID - Intradermal.

                 * In this route medications are injected into the dermal layer

                    of the skin.

                 * maximum dose should be less than 0.5 ml and this route is

                    mainly used for allergy testing.

                 * Eg; ID route is used for skin test before administration of penicillin.

      * IP - Intraperitoneal.

          * In this route medications are administered intraperitoneally (into the

                peritoneal cavity) for action.

              * This route is mainly used for peritoneal dialysis and fluid administration

                 in infants.

     * IA - Intra arterial.

             * In this route medications are administered directly into the arteries.

             * This route is used for diagnostic studies (Angiogram) and peripheral

                vascular diseases.