Medication Administration → Oral Medications 💊🥤 →“PO” is the abbreviation you’ll see for oral meds! It stands for “per os” in Latin. → Always be sure to: -Wear gloves -Utilize medication cups -Use a med cup with measurements for liquid dosing -Use a pill crusher only for medications that can be crushed; verify with pharmacy if you are unsure! -Monitor the patient for “pocketing” or tucking the pill in their mouth to avoid taking. It’s important to discuss each medication so they know what they