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Conversions and more
Conversions & Medical Abberivations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1 L = mL | 1000 mL |
| 1000g = kg | 1 kg |
| 1000 mg = g | 1 g |
| 1000 mcg = mg | 1 mg |
| 1 gr = mg | 60 mg |
| 15 gr = g | 1 g |
| 2.2 lbs = kg | 1 kg |
| 1 cm = mm | 10 mm |
| 1 in = cm | 2.5 cm |
| 1 mL = cc | 1 cc |
| 30 mL = oz | 1 oz |
| 1 mL = micro drops | 60 micro drops |
| 5 mL = tsp | 1 tsp |
| 1 L = qt | 1 qt |
| 15 mL = Tbs | 1 Tbs |
| 1 Tbs = tsp | 3 tsp |
| 4 qt = gal | 1 gal |
| 240 mL = C | 1 C |
| 1 lb = oz | 16 oz |
| 500 mL = pt | 1 pt |
| 2 C = pt | 1 pt |
| 1000 mL = qt | 1 qt |
| 32 oz = qt | 1 qt |
| aa | of each |
| ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired: freely |
| aq | aqueous: water |
| AU | both ears |
| bid | twice a day |
| C | cup |
| cap | capsule |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| conc | concentrate |
| cpd or comp | compound |
| DC or d/c | discontinue |
| D5W | dextrose 5% in water |
| dil | diluted |
| disp | dispense |
| dr or | dram |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| elix | elixir |
| EXT | extract |
| gal | gallon |
| g or gm | gram |
| gr | grain |
| gtt | drop/drops |
| H | hypodermically |
| HA | head ache |
| h or hr | hour |
| HS | at bedtime |
| ID | intradermal |
| IM | intramuscular |
| inj | injection |
| I&O | intake and output |
| iss | 1 1/2 or one and a half |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVPB | IV piggyback |
| IVP | IV push |
| kg | kilogram |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| L | liter |
| lb | pound |
| liq | liquid |
| m | minim |
| mcg | microgram |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| mg | milligram |
| mL | milliliter |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NPO | nothing by mouth (non per os) |
| noc | night |
| NS | normal saline |
| N&V | nausea and vomiting |
| OD | right eye |
| OS | left eye |
| OTC | over the counter |
| OU | both eyes |
| oz or | ounce |
| PB | piggyback or IVPB |
| pc | after meals |
| po or per os | by mouth |
| prn | as needed or when necessary |
| pt | pint |
| pwd | powder |
| q | every |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| qid | four times a day |
| q4h | every 4 hours |
| q6h | every 6 hours |
| q8h | every 8 hours |
| qod | every other day |
| qs | as much as is sufficient |
| qt | quart |
| Rx | take: by perscription |
| SL | sublingual |
| SOL | solution |
| SC/subq | subcutaneous |
| SOS | if necessary |
| susp | suspension |
| ss | 1/2 or one half |
| stat | immediately |
| supp | suppository |
| syr | syrup |
| T or Tbs | tablespoon |
| t or tsp | teaspoon |
| tab | tablet |
| TKO / KVO | to keep open |
| tid | three times a day |
| tr or tinct | tincture |
| Units | units (write units) |
| ung | ointment |
| viiss | 7 1/2, 7.5 or seven and one half |
| i | one |
| ii | two |
| iii | three |
| iv | four |
| v | five |
| vi | six |
| vii | seven |
| viii | eight |
| ix | nine |
| x | ten |
| Six Rights of Administration | Right drug, Right dose, Right patient, Right route, Right time, Right documentation. |
| Oral (p.o) | administered by mouth |
| Sublingual SL | Placed under the tongue |
| Buccal | Placed on cheek to dissolve |
| Parenteral | via IV, IM, ID or Subcutaneous (subcut) |
| Insertion | placed into a body cavity |
| Instillation | via liquid into a body cavity |
| Inhalation | via the respiratory tract |
| Intranasal | via the nostrils |
| Topical | applied to external surface |
| Percutaneous | via skin or mucus membrane for absorption |
| Transdermal | via a patch or disk applied topically. |
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