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Math 114 Spring 2008
Tech Math for Allied Health Basic Flash Cards
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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