The right route is necessary for the approptriate absorption of the medication.
1. PO (by mouth)
2. SL (sublingual)
3. buccal (between gum and cheek)
4. TP (topical)
5. IH (inhalation)
6. instillation (in nose, eye, ear, tectum, or vagina)
7. 4 parenteral routes: interadermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular and intravenous
KNOW THE APPROPRIATE LAND MARKS FOR THE INJECTABLE MEDICATIONS.
KNOW THE APPROPRIATE SIZE OF NEEDLES FOR THE LAND MARK CHOSEN.
KNOW HOW TO USE APPROPRIATE STERILE TECHNIQUE.