Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or

show password
Forgot Password?

Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or

Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account.
Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Kee page 69-70

UTHSCSA N3312 Drug Measurements, Routes, and Time Abbreviations

QuestionAnswer
cap capsule
dr dram
elix elixir
g gram
gm gram
G gram
GM gram
gr grain
gtt drops
kg kilogram
l liter
L liter
m^2 square meter
mcg microgram
mEq milliequivalent
mg milligram
mL milliliter
ml milliliter
m minim
min minim
oz ounce
pt pint
qt quart
SR sustained release
ss (with a line over it) one half
supp suppository
susp suspension
T.O. telephone order
T tablespoon
tbsp tablespoon
t teaspoon
tsp teaspoon
V.O. verbal order
A.D. right ear
ad right ear
A.S. left ear
as left ear
A.U. both ears
au both ears
ID intradermal
IM intramuscular
IV intravenous
IVPB intravenous piggyback
KVO keep vein open
L left
NGT nasogastric tube
O.D. right eye
od right eye
O.S. left eye
os left eye
O.U. both eyes
ou both eyes
PO by mouth
po by mouth
os by mouth
® right
SC subcutaneous
subc subcutaneous
sc subcutaneous
SQ subcutaneous
subQ subcutaneous
SL sublingual
sl sublingual
subl sublingual
TKO to keep open
Vag vaginal
AC before meals
ac before meals
ad lib as desired
B.i.d. twice a day
b.i.d. twice a day
c (with a line over it) with
hs hour of sleep
NPO nothing by mouth
PC after meals
pc after meals
PRN whenever necessary, as needed
p.r.n. whenever necessary, as needed
q every
qAM every morning
qh every hour
q2h every 2 hours
q4h every 4 hours
q6h every 6 hours
q8h every 8 hours
s (with a line over it) without
SOS once if necessary: if there is a need
Stat immediately
T.i.d. three times a day
t.i.d. three times a day
Created by: dietrichl
Popular Nursing sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards