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Module 2 Kee
Medication Calculations and Abbreviations
Question | Answer |
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BSA | considered the most accurate way to calculate drug dose for infants,children,geriatrics,& pts on antineoplastic agents or pts w/ low BW. |
1 oz | 2 T, 6 t, 30 ml |
1 liter | 1 quart |
1 quart | 2 pints |
1 glass | 8 oz |
1 coffee cup | 6 oz |
1 T | 3 t |
CR | control release |
DS | double strength |
EC | enteric coated |
GT | gastrostomy tube |
ID | intradermal |
IN | intranasal |
LA | long acting |
LOS | length of stay |
NS | normal saline |
pr | per rectum |
SL | sublingual |
SR | sustained release |
tinc, tin | tincture |
ung | ointment |
XL | long acting |
XR | extended release |
cc | same as ml |
dr | dram |
IU | international units |
mEq | milliquivalent |
pt |