Abbreviations Flashcards by Nicole Dillman | Brainscape

Q

mcg

A

microgram

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mg

A

milligram

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g

A

gram

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Kg

A

Kilogram

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Tbsp

A

tablespoon

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tsp

A

teaspoon

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oz

A

ounce

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lb

A

pound

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gr

A

grain

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mEq

A

milliequivalent

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ml

A

milliliter

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L

A

liter

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gtt

A

drops

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pt

A

pint

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c

A

cup

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qt

A

quart

Q

cm

A

centimeter

Q

in

A

inch

Q

m

A

meter

Q

u or ut

A

unit

Q

q

A

every or per
ex. q8hr = every 8 hours

Q

cc

A

cubic centimeter - 1 ml

Q

bid

A

twice a day

Q

tid

A

three times a day

Q

qid

A

4X’s a day

Q

qod

A

every other day

Q

PO =
measurement?

A

by mouth
usually mg or ml
sometimes gr, units or gtt

Q

IM =
measurement?

A

intramuscular
will be in ml

Q

SQ =
measurement?

A

Subcutaneous
will be in ml

Q

SL =
measurement?

A

sublingual
usually in mg or gtt

Q

intrathecal=
measurement?

A

into spinal canal
in ml

Q

topical=
measurement?

A

onto the surface of skin
in inches or mg

Q

inhalants=
measurement?

A

inhaled into the nose or mouth
in mcg or mg

Q

ophthalmic=
measurement?

A

into the eye
gtt

Q

PR=
measurement?

A

rectally
mg

Q

transdermal=
measurement?

A

through the skin via cream or patch
mcg or mg, dosage varies

Q

vaginal=
measurement?

A

into the vagina
units or dispensers

Q

IV=
measurement?\

A

into the vein
ml