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Administering a rectal or vaginal medication refers specifically to the act of giving a medication to a patient via these routes. This involves the actual insertion of the medication into the rectum or vagina, which requires knowledge of proper techniques, safety precautions, and an understanding of both the medication and the patient’s needs.

In this context, administering implies a direct action taken by a healthcare professional to ensure that the patient receives the medication as prescribed. It is distinct in that it encompasses the responsibility and skill necessary to carry out the procedure correctly.

Monitoring pertains to keeping track of a patient’s response to medications or treatments but does not involve the physical act of delivering a medication. Delivering could refer to the act of bringing medications to a location but does not accurately describe the insertion process involved in rectal or vaginal medication. Distributing generally relates to the broader process of supplying medications to multiple patients or locations rather than focusing on the specific act of administration to an individual.