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Measurements
Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| amt | amount |
| BSA | body surface area |
| C | centigrade |
| c | cup |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| cm | centimeter |
| dr,Z | dram |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| fl | fluid |
| g | gram |
| gtt | drops |
| H,hr | hour |
| IU | International Unit |
| kcal | kilocalorie |
| kg | kilogram |
| L | liter |
| lb,# | pound |
| liq | liquid |
| m | micron, microgram |
| m,A | minim |
| mcg | microgram |
| MDI | metered dose inhaler |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| Mg | magnesium |
| mg | milligram |
| min | minute |
| mixt | mixture |
| ml | mililiter |
| mm | millimeter |
| mmol | millimole |
| mo | month |
| no | number |
| oz | ounce |
| pt | pint |
| qt | quart |
| qty | quantity |
| gr | grain |
| ss | one-half |
| temp | temperature |
| trit | triturate |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| vol | volume |
| x | times |
| y | year |
| < | less than |
| > | greater than |
| arrow up | increase |
| arrow down | decrease |