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AEMT
Chapter 12
Term | Definition |
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a with line over it | before |
admin | administrater |
amp | ampule |
ASA | AcetylSalicylic Acid or aspirin |
c with line over it | with |
d/c | discontinue |
et | and |
g | gram |
gtt/gtts | drop/drops |
HHN | hand-held nebulizer |
IM | intramuscular |
IO | intraosseous |
IV | intravenous |
IVP | intravenous push |
kg | kilogram |
KO or KVO | keep open or keep vein open (IV infusion) |
L | liter |
max | maximum |
MDI | metered-dose inhaler |
mcg | microgram |
mg | milligram |
min | minute |
mL | milliliter |
NKA or NKDA | no known allergies or no known drug allergies |
NTG | nitroglycerin |
p with line over it | after |
po | by mouth |
prn | as necessary |
q | every |
Rx | treatment |
s with line over it | without |
subQ or subcut | subcutaneous |
stat | immediate |
SVN | small-volume nebulizer |
TKO or TKVO | to keep open or to keep vein open |
1 teaspoon | 5-mL |
1 tablespoon | 15-mL |
1 fluid ounce | 30-mL |
1 quart | 950-mL |
1 gallon | 3.8-L |
1 inch | 2.54-cm |
1 pound | 0.45-kg |
1-kg | 2.2 lbs. (pounds) |
Mass or weight (of solid) | grams (g) |
Volume (of liquid) | liters (L) |
Length (of distance/time) | meters (m) |