Colorado QMAP Practice Exam - Prep, Practice Test & Questions

The term that represents a medication form administered between the cheek and gum is "buccal." This route allows the medication to dissolve and be absorbed directly into the bloodstream through the mucous membranes in the mouth, bypassing the digestive system and liver metabolism, which can enhance the effectiveness of the medication and lead to faster onset of action.

In comparison, ointments are typically applied externally and are not associated with the buccal route; topical refers to medications applied directly to the skin or mucous membranes, also not relevant to the space between the cheek and gum. Tablets, while capable of being formulated for various routes of administration, do not specifically denote a delivery method that takes place in the buccal area.