administration (redirected from inhalation administration)

administration,

n the giving of, dispensing of, or application of medicines, drugs, or remedies to relieve or cure an illness.

administration, buccal,

n the delivery of a medication by application to the buccal mucosa.

administration, inhalation,

n the delivery of a medication by breathing it.

administration, intranasal,

n See administration, inhalation.

administration, oral,

n the delivery of a medication by oral cavity.

administration, rectal,

n the delivery of a medication through the rectum.

administration, sublingual,

n the delivery of a medication by placing it under the ventral surface of the tongue for dissolution and absorption through the mucous membrane.

administration, topical,

n the delivery of a medication by application to the skin or mucous membrane.

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administration

Managed care The sum total of management and direction of health care organizations–personnel, budgets, and logistics, and the implementation of health care policy. See Management tools.