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Clinical calculation
Clinical calcuation
Question | Answer |
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kg | kilogram |
KCl | potassium chloride |
KVO | keep vein open |
lb | pound |
L | liter |
liq | liquid |
m | meter |
M | minim |
mcg | milliequivalent |
mg | milligram |
min | minute |
mL | milliliter |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
NS | normal saline, sodium chloride or 0.9% NS |
os | mouth |
oz | ounce |
-p | after |
PB | piggyback |
pc | after meals |
per | by |
po | by mouth |
PM | afternoon or evening |
1 kg | 1000 g |
1 g | 1000 mg |
1 mg | 1000 mcg |
1 L | 1000 mL |
1 lb | 16 oz |
1 oz | 8 dr |
1 dr | 60 gr |
1 gal | 4 qt |
1 qt | 2 pt |
1 pt | 16 oz |
1 oz | 8 fl dr |
1 fl dr | 60 M |
1 fl oz | 1 oz |
1 fl dr | 1 dr |
1 cup | 8 oz |
2 tbsp | 1 oz |
3 tsp | 1 tbsp |
1 tsp | 60 gtt |