a. milligram
b. at bedtime
c. Medication Administration Record
d. over the counter
e. before meals
f. tablespoonful
g. placed and affixed to the skin
h. teaspoonful
i. milliliter
j. immediately
k. sublingual
l. placed under the tongue
m. after meals
n. by mouth
o. gram
p. as needed
q. every other day
r. inject into the fat with a syringe
   PRN
   Ac
   stat
   SL
   MAR
   mg
   pc
   OTC
   Subcutaneous
   Po
   Ohs
   Tbsp
   transdermal
   MI
   Gm
   QOD
   Tsp
   sublingual

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word or term. You may choose to use the word
bank below.


A heart tablet taken by the mouth and swallowed is an example of a medication taken by
the    route.


A medication that is inserted into the rectum is given using the       route.


A       medication is applied directly to the skin surface.


A suspension must be       before measuring and administering the
medication.


A medication       is a reaction that occurs because of an unusual sensitivity to
a medication or other substance.


A medication       occurs when a medication is not administered as prescribed
by the doctor or practitioner.


A hard, compressed medication in a round, oval, or square shape is called a       .


When placing an ear drop into the right ear, the medication aide should pull the external
ear       and back.


Crushed medications may be placed in food such as applesauce or       .


   must be worn when there is a chance of contact with mucus membranes.


A fine, ground form of medication that may be used on the skin for rashes is called       .


A device that is placed and affixed to the skin is given by the       route.


WORD BANK:
Powder Gloves Pudding Shaken Error Restraint
Oral Up Tablet Transdermal A lemon Rectal
Down Capsule Refuse Allergy Chemical Topical

List the 6 rights of medication administration.