Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
administer-a-drug
Verb
ˈæd.mɪ.nɪ.stɚ ə drʌg
Definition
To give or apply a medication to a patient.
Examples
- Doctors administer a drug to help alleviate the patient’s symptoms.
- The nurse is responsible for administering the drug at the scheduled times.
- Before the surgery, the anesthetist will administer a drug to make the patient relaxed.
Meaning
Administering a drug involves the process of providing a pharmaceutical treatment to an individual, often in a clinical setting.
Synonyms
- Dispense
- Give
- Provide
- Deliver
- Supply
