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Math 114 Spring 2008
Tech Math for Allied Health Basic Flash Cards
Question | Answer |
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1 kg = ? g | 1 kg = 1000 g |
1 g = ? mg | 1 g = 1000 mg |
1 mg = ? mcg | 1 mg = 1000 mcg |
1 kL = ? L | 1 kL = 1000 L |
1 L = ? mL | 1 L = 1000 mL |
@ | At |
ac | before meals |
AD | Right ear |
ADL | Activities of daily living |
ad lib | As desired |
AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
AM, am | morning (before noon) |
amal | amalgam (dental restoration material) |
AP | apical pulse |
AS | left ear |
ASA | aspirin |
ASHD | arterosclerotic heart disease |
AU | both ears |
Ax | axilla, axilary, armpit |
bid | twice a day |
Bl | blood |
BM | bowel movement |
BP | blood pressure |
BR | bedrest |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
BSA | body surface area |
the letter "c" with a line over the letter | with |
deg C | degrees Celsius |
cal | calorie |
Cap | capsule |
CBC | complete blood count |
CDC | Center for Disease Control and Prevention |
Cl | chloride or chlorine |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
Cr | Crown |
C-section | Caesarean section, surgical removal of infant |
CVA | cerebral vascular accident, stroke |
dil | dilute |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
D/S | dextrose in saline |
DW | distilled water |
D/W | dextrose in water |
ECG | electrocardiogram |
EEG | electroencephalogram |
EMS | emergency medical services |
EMT | emergency medical technician |
ESR | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
ext | extract, extraction, external |
Dent | Dental |
deg F | degrees Fahrenheit |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
FF or FFI | force fluids |
Fl | Fluoride |
Fl Tx | Fluoride Treatment |
GB | gallbladder |
GI | gastrointestinal |
GTT | glucose tolerance test |
hct | hematocrit |
Hg | mercury |
hgb | hemoglobin |
HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
Hr, hr, or h | hour, hours |
HS | hour of sleep, bedtime |
Ht | height |
I&O | Intake and output |
ID | intradermal |
IM | intramuscular |
inj | injection |
IPPB | intermittent positive pressure breathing |
IV | intravenous |
K | potassium |
KCl | potassium chloride |
LA | local anesthesia |
LPN | licensed practical nurse |
MD | medical doctor |
Med Hx | medical history |
Mg | magnesium |
min | minute |
MN | midnight |
NaCl | sodium chloride |
NG or ng | nasogastric (nose to stomach) tube |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
N/S or NS | normal saline |
OD | right eye, ocular destro |
OR | operating room |
OS | left eye, ocular sinistra |
OT | occupational therapy |
OU | each eye |
the letter "p" with a line over the letter | after |
pc | after meals |
PCA | patient controlled analgesia |
PDR | Physician’s Desk Reference |
pH | measure of acidity or alkalinity |
PM, pm | after noon |
po | by mouth, per orum |
postop | after an operation |
PP or pp | postpartum, after delivery |
preop | before an operation |
prn | whenever necessary, as needed |
PT | physical therapy |
q | every |
qd | every day |
qh | every hour |
q2h | every 2 hours |
q3h | every 3 hours |
q4h | every 4 hours |
qhs | every night at bedtime or hour of sleep |
qid | four times a day |
qod | every other day |
qoh | every other hour |
qs | quantity sufficient |
RBC | red blood cell or count |
RDA | recommended daily allowance |
RDH | registered dental hygienist |
RN | registered nurse |
RT | respiratory therapist |
Rx | prescription, take, treatment |
the letter "s" with a line over it or w/o | without |
sc or SC | subcutaneous |
Sig | give the following directions |
Sol | solution |
sos | if necessary |
ss | one half |
staph | staphylococcus infection |
stat | immediately, at once |
STD | sexually transmitted disease |
strep | streptococcus infection |
Surg | surgery |
T | temperature |
tab | tablet |
tid | 3 times a day |
TPR | temperature, pulse, and respiration |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
VS | vital signs (TPR and BP) |
WBC | white blood cell or count |
wt | weight |
X-ray | radiograph |
1 mL = ? cc = ? L | 1 mL = 1 cc = .001 L |
1 km = ? m | 1 km = 1000 m |
1 m = ? cm | 1 m = 100 cm |
1 cm = ? mm = ? m | 1 cm = 10 mm = 0.01 m |
1 cup = ? oz = ? mL | 1 cup = 8 oz = 240 mL |
1 tablespoon = ? tsp | 1 T = 3 tsp |
1 tsp = ? mL | 1 tsp = 5 mL |
1 drop = ? mL | 1 drop (gtt) = 0.0667 mL |
15 drops = ? mL | 15 drops = 1.0 mL |
1 pound = ? oz = ? g | 1 pound (lb) = 16 oz = 454 grams |
1 kg = ? lbs | 1 kg = 2.2 lbs |
1 in = ? cm | 1 in = 2.54 cm |
1 grain = ? mg; 1 gram = ? grains = ? tsp | gr 1 = 60 mg; 1 g = gr 15 = 1/4 tsp |
4 grams = ? drams = ? grains | 4 grams = 1 dram = 60 grains |
1 oz = ? mL = ? cc | 1 ounce = 30 mL = 30 cc |
16 oz = ? pint | 16 oz = 1 pt |
1 mL = ? minims = ? drops | 1 mL = 16 minims = gtt 15 |
what is the temperature of freezing water in both Fahrenheit and Celsius? | 32 degrees Fahrenheit and 0 degrees Celsius |
What is average body temperature in both Fahrenheit and in Celsius? | 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit and 37 degrees Celsius |
What is the temperature of boiling water in both Fahrenheit and in Celsius? | 212 degrees Fahrenheit and 100 degrees Celsius |
Give the formula to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit | F = (C x 9/5) + 32 |
Give the formula to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius | C = (F - 32) x 5/9 |
amp | Ampule or ampoule |
disc, DC | Discontinue |
IVP | Intravenous push |
IVPB | Intravenous piggy back |