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math 114 fall 2009
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1 mg = ? mcg | 1000 mcg |
| 1 mL = ? cc | 1 cc |
| 1 cm = ? mm | 10 mm |
| 1 Tbsp = ? tsp | 3 tsp |
| 15 drops = ? mL | 1.0 mL |
| 1 inch = ? cm | 2.54 cm |
| 4 grams = ?dr or ?gr | 1 dram or 60 gr |
| 1 ml = ? minims or = ? gtt | 15 minims or 15 gtt |
| 212 F = ? C | 100 C |
| @ | at |
| 1 g = ? mg | 1000 mg |
| 1 liter = ? mL | 1000 mL |
| 1 m = ? cm | 100 cm |
| 1 cup = ? oz or ? mL | 8 oz or 240 mL |
| 1 drop = ? mL | 0.0667 mL |
| 1 kilogram = ? lb | 2.2 lbs |
| 1 gram = ? gr or ? tsp | 15 gr or ¼ tsp |
| 16 ounces = ? pt | 1 pt |
| 98.6 F = ? C | 37C |
| To convert C to F | multiply by 9/5 then add 32 |
| ac | before meals |
| ad lib | As desired |
| amal | amalgam (dental restoration material) |
| ASA | aspirin |
| bid | twice a day |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BSA | body surface area |
| cal | calorie |
| CDC | Center for Disease Control and Prevention |
| COTA | Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant |
| ADA | Americans with disabilities act |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| amp | Ampule or ampoule |
| ASHD | arterosclerotic heart disease |
| Bl | blood |
| BR | bedrest |
| cbar | with |
| cap | capsule |
| Cl | chloride or chlorine |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| ADL | Activities of daily living |
| AM, am | morning (before noon) |
| AP | apical pulse |
| Ax | axilla, axilary, armpit |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| C | degrees Celsius |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| Cr | Crown |
| C-section | Caesarean section, surgical removal of infant |
| dil | dilute |
| DNR | Do not resuscitate |
| D/W | dextrose in water |
| EMS | emergency medical services |
| ESR | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
| F | degrees Fahrenheit |
| FIM | Functional Independence Measure |
| GB | gallbladder |
| hct | hematocrit |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident, stroke |
| disc | discontinue |
| D/S | dextrose in saline |
| ECG | electrocardiogram |
| EMT | emergency medical technician |
| ext | extract, extraction, external |
| FBS | Fasting blood sugar |
| Fl | Fluoride |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| HEP | Home exercise program |
| daily | everyday |
| DOB | Date or birth |
| DW | distilled water |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EO | extraoral |
| Dent | Dental |
| FF, FFl | force fluids |
| Fl Tx | Fluoride Treatment |
| GTT | glucose tolerance test |
| Hg | mercury |
| hgb | hemoglobin |
| Hr, hr, or h | hour, hours |
| I&O | intake and output |
| IEP | Individualized Education Plan |
| IO | intraoral |
| IVP | Intravenous push |
| KCl | potassium chloride |
| MCP/MP | metacarpophalangeal |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| MN | midnight |
| HIPPA | Health Information Portability and Accountability Act |
| Ht | height |
| IADL | Instrumental Activities of Daily Living |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IPPB | intermittent positive pressure breathing |
| IVPB | Intravenous piggy back |
| LA | local anesthesia |
| MD | medical doctor |
| Mg | magnesium |
| MVA | Motor Vehicle Accident |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| HTN | hypertension |
| ID | intradermal |
| inj | injection |
| IV | intravenous |
| K | potassium |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| Med Hx | medical history |
| min | minute |
| NaCl | sodium chloride |
| NAS | intranasal |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| OR | operating room |
| pbar | after |
| PDR | Physician’s Desk Reference |
| PMH | Past medical history |
| PP or pp | postpartum, after delivery |
| PT | physical therapy |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| qid | four times a day |
| NG, ng | nasogastric (nose to stomach) tube |
| N/S or NS | normal saline |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| pc | after meals |
| pH | measure of acidity or alkalinity |
| po or PO | by mouth, per orum |
| preop | before an operation |
| q | every |
| q3h | every 3 hours |
| qoh | every other hour |
| NKDA | No known drug allergies |
| NWB | Non-weight bearing |
| OTC | Over the counter |
| PCA | patient controlled analgesia |
| PM, pm | after noon |
| postop | after an operation |
| prn | whenever necessary, as needed |
| qh | every hour |
| q4h | every 4 hours |
| qs | quantity sufficient |
| RBC | red blood cell or count |
| RN | registered nurse |
| Rx | prescription, take, treatment |
| sl or SL | sublingual |
| sol | solution |
| staph | staphylococcus infection |
| strep | streptococcus infection |
| tab | tablet |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, and respiration |
| U | units |
| RDA | recommended daily allowance |
| ROM | Range of motion |
| sbar or w/o | without |
| subcut | subcutaneous |
| sos | if necessary |
| stat | immediately, at once |
| Surg | surgery |
| TBI | Traumatic brain injury |
| TTWB | Toe-touch weight-bearing |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| RDH | registered dental hygienist |
| RT | respiratory therapist |
| SCI | Spinal cord injury |
| Sig | give the following directions |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| T | temperature |
| tid | 3 times a day |
| TTY/TDD | Teletypewriter/telecommunication device for the deaf |
| UTI | Urinary tract infection |
| VS | vital signs (TPR and BP) |
| WFL | Within functional limits |
| X-ray | radiograph |
| WBTA | Weight-bearing as tolerated |
| wt | weight |
| WBC | white blood cell or count |
| WNL | Within normal limits |
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