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Abbreviations 4 Meds
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a̅ or a | before |
| aa, a̅ a̅ or a̅a | of each |
| ac | before meals |
| A.D. | right ear |
| ad lib | as desired, freely |
| A.M. | in the morning, before noon |
| amp | ampule |
| aq. | water |
| A.S. | left ear |
| A.U. | both ears |
| bid | twice a day |
| C | Celsius |
| c̅ | with |
| cap or caps | capsule |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| comp. | compound |
| cm | centimeter |
| dil. | dilute |
| dist. | distilled |
| DC | discontinue |
| DX | diagnosis |
| elix. | elixir |
| ext. | external, extract |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| fl. or fld. | fluid |
| g or gm | gram |
| gtt | drop |
| H. | hyperdermically |
| h or hr | hour |
| hs | hour of sleep (bedtime) |
| ID | intradermal(ly) |
| IM | intramuscular(ly) |
| inj. | injection |
| IV | intravenous(ly) |
| IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
| kg | kilogram |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| L | liter |
| LA | long acting |
| lb | pound |
| liq. | liquid |
| m | meter |
| m² | square meter |
| mcg or μg | microgram |
| mEq | milliequivilant |
| mg | milligram |
| Mg | magnesium |
| mixt. | mixture |
| mL | milliliter |
| N | night |
| non rep | do not repeat |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NS | normal saline |
| od or qd | once every day |
| O.D. | right eye |
| O.S. | left eye |
| O.U. | both eyes |
| oz or Ʒ | ounce |
| P̅ | after |
| p. or p | per |
| pc | after meals |
| po,per os | by mouth |
| P.M. | afternoon, evening |
| prn | as needed, when neccesary |
| pt | pint |
| q | every, each |
| qd | every day |
| qh, or q1h | every hour |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| q4h | every 4 hours |
| qid | 4 times a day |
| qod | every other day |
| qs | as much as needed;quantity sufficient |
| qt | quart |
| R | rectal |
| rep. | repeat |
| RX | treatment |
| s̅ | without |
| sc | subcutaneous(ly) |
| SL | beneath the tongue |
| sol. or soln. | solution |
| SQ, sq or sub q | subcutaneously |
| s̅s, ss | one half |
| stat. | immediately, at ounce |
| supp | suppository |
| susp. | suspension |
| tab | tablet |
| tbs, tbsp, or T | tablespoon |
| tid | three times a day |
| tinct. or tr. | tincture |
| TKO | to be open |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| ung | ointment |
| XL | long acting |
| XR | extended release |
| Formula to Calculate mL/hr (IV Flow Rate) | Total Volume / Total Time(Hours) = mL/hr |
| Formula to Calculate Drops per Minute (IV Flow Rate) | Total Volume x Drop Factor / Total Time (minutes) = gtt/min |
| 1 kg equals how many pounds | 2.2 pounds |
| Formula to convert pounds to kilograms | Divide pounds by 2.2= kilograms |
| Formula to convert kilograms to pounds | Multiply kilograms by 2.2= pounds |
| 1 mg is how many micrograms | 1 mg = 1000mcg |
| 5 millileters in househould measurements | 5mL = 1 teaspoon |
| 15 millileters equals how much in Apothery System | 15mL = 3 teaspoons |
| 15 millimeters equals how much in Household Measurement | 1 Tablespoon or (1/2 ounce) |
| 30 millileters equals how much in Apothery System | 30 mL=1 ounce |
| 30 millileters equals how much in Household Measurement | 30 mL= 2 Tablespoons |
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