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Week 3 Abbreviations
PhT 4 Week 3
| Abbreviation | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tsp | Teaspoon |
| Tbsp | Tablespoon |
| gr | grain, an outdated apothecary measurement, considered dangerous by ISMP |
| oz | ounce |
| gal | gallon |
| # or lb | pound |
| mL | milliliter |
| mg | milligram |
| kg | kilogram |
| g | gram |
| L | liter |
| dr | dram, an outdated apothecary measurement, considered dangerous by ISMP |
| TJC | The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations |
| ISMP | Institute for Safe Medication Practices |
| U | unit, abbreviation is considered dangerous by ISMP, write out "unit" instead |
| HRT | hormone replacement therapy |
| stat | immediately |
| T3 | active form of thyroid hormone |
| T4 | inactive form of thyroid hormone |