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math 114 fall 2009
Question | Answer |
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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 |