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Abbreviation-Math
Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| unit | unit |
| g | gram |
| kg or Kg | kilogram |
| L | liter |
| mcg | microgram |
| mEq or meq | milliequivalent |
| mg | milligram |
| mL or ml | milliliter |
| m | minim apothecary measurement |
| dr | dram apothecary measurement |
| gr | grain apothecary measurement |
| gtt | drop apothecary measurement |
| I | 1 |
| V | 5 |
| X | 10 |
| L | 50 |
| C | 100 |
| pt | pint |
| qt | quart |
| Tbsp., T | tablespoon |
| Tsp., t | teaspoon |
| oz | ounce |
| cap or caps | capsule |
| CR | controlled release |
| LA | long acting slow acting |
| SA | sustained action slow acting |
| SR | sustained or slow release slow acting |
| DS | double strength slow acting |
| EC | enteric coated dissolves in intestine |
| el or elixir | elixir hydroalcoholic base |
| sp | spirit alcoholic solution |
| sup or SUP | suppository rectal or vaginal |
| susp | suspension med in liquid base |
| syr | syrup sugar dissolved in liquid med |
| tab or tabs | tablet solid form of med |
| tr or tinct | tincture hydroalcoholic solution of med |
| ung or oint | ointment semisolid form of med |
| KVO | keep vein open continuous IV infusion |
| TKO | to keep open continuous IV infusion |
| discontinue | discontinue stop |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |