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Conversions & Medical Abberivations
Question | Answer |
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1 L = mL | 1000 mL |
1000g = kg | 1 kg |
1000 mg = g | 1 g |
1000 mcg = mg | 1 mg |
1 gr = mg | 60 mg |
15 gr = g | 1 g |
2.2 lbs = kg | 1 kg |
1 cm = mm | 10 mm |
1 in = cm | 2.5 cm |
1 mL = cc | 1 cc |
30 mL = oz | 1 oz |
1 mL = micro drops | 60 micro drops |
5 mL = tsp | 1 tsp |
1 L = qt | 1 qt |
15 mL = Tbs | 1 Tbs |
1 Tbs = tsp | 3 tsp |
4 qt = gal | 1 gal |
240 mL = C | 1 C |
1 lb = oz | 16 oz |
500 mL = pt | 1 pt |
2 C = pt | 1 pt |
1000 mL = qt | 1 qt |
32 oz = qt | 1 qt |
aa | of each |
ac | before meals |
ad lib | as desired: freely |
aq | aqueous: water |
AU | both ears |
bid | twice a day |
C | cup |
cap | capsule |
cc | cubic centimeter |
conc | concentrate |
cpd or comp | compound |
DC or d/c | discontinue |
D5W | dextrose 5% in water |
dil | diluted |
disp | dispense |
dr or | dram |
Dx | diagnosis |
elix | elixir |
EXT | extract |
gal | gallon |
g or gm | gram |
gr | grain |
gtt | drop/drops |
H | hypodermically |
HA | head ache |
h or hr | hour |
HS | at bedtime |
ID | intradermal |
IM | intramuscular |
inj | injection |
I&O | intake and output |
iss | 1 1/2 or one and a half |
IV | intravenous |
IVPB | IV piggyback |
IVP | IV push |
kg | kilogram |
KVO | keep vein open |
L | liter |
lb | pound |
liq | liquid |
m | minim |
mcg | microgram |
mEq | milliequivalent |
mg | milligram |
mL | milliliter |
NG | nasogastric |
NKA | no known allergies |
NPO | nothing by mouth (non per os) |
noc | night |
NS | normal saline |
N&V | nausea and vomiting |
OD | right eye |
OS | left eye |
OTC | over the counter |
OU | both eyes |
oz or | ounce |
PB | piggyback or IVPB |
pc | after meals |
po or per os | by mouth |
prn | as needed or when necessary |
pt | pint |
pwd | powder |
q | every |
qd | every day |
qh | every hour |
qid | four times a day |
q4h | every 4 hours |
q6h | every 6 hours |
q8h | every 8 hours |
qod | every other day |
qs | as much as is sufficient |
qt | quart |
Rx | take: by perscription |
SL | sublingual |
SOL | solution |
SC/subq | subcutaneous |
SOS | if necessary |
susp | suspension |
ss | 1/2 or one half |
stat | immediately |
supp | suppository |
syr | syrup |
T or Tbs | tablespoon |
t or tsp | teaspoon |
tab | tablet |
TKO / KVO | to keep open |
tid | three times a day |
tr or tinct | tincture |
Units | units (write units) |
ung | ointment |
viiss | 7 1/2, 7.5 or seven and one half |
i | one |
ii | two |
iii | three |
iv | four |
v | five |
vi | six |
vii | seven |
viii | eight |
ix | nine |
x | ten |
Six Rights of Administration | Right drug, Right dose, Right patient, Right route, Right time, Right documentation. |
Oral (p.o) | administered by mouth |
Sublingual SL | Placed under the tongue |
Buccal | Placed on cheek to dissolve |
Parenteral | via IV, IM, ID or Subcutaneous (subcut) |
Insertion | placed into a body cavity |
Instillation | via liquid into a body cavity |
Inhalation | via the respiratory tract |
Intranasal | via the nostrils |
Topical | applied to external surface |
Percutaneous | via skin or mucus membrane for absorption |
Transdermal | via a patch or disk applied topically. |