What is the abbreviation for sublingual medication administration?

The abbreviation for sublingual medication administration is "SL." Sublingual refers to the method of administering medication by placing it under the tongue, allowing for rapid absorption into the bloodstream. This method is often used for medications that need to act quickly or that are not well-absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract.

Other abbreviations can be easily confused with sublingual. "PO," for example, stands for "per oral" and indicates that medication is taken by mouth and swallowed. "SQ" is short for "subcutaneous," which refers to injections given beneath the skin. "AU" signifies "auris utra," meaning both ears, and is used for ear medications. Understanding these distinctions is important for safe medication administration.