Conversions and Common Abbreviations Flashcards
(27 cards)
1
Q
1000 mcg =
A
1 mg
2
Q
1000 mg =
A
1 g
3
Q
2.2 lb =
A
1 kg
4
Q
1000 ml =
A
1 L
5
Q
5 ml =
A
1 tsp
6
Q
3 tsp =
A
1 tbsp
7
Q
30 ml =
A
1 oz
8
Q
240 ml =
A
1 cup
9
Q
8 oz =
A
1 cup
10
Q
PO
A
By mouth
11
Q
IV
A
Intravenous
12
Q
IVPB
A
IV Piggy Back (second infusion)
13
Q
IM
A
Intramuscular
14
Q
subcut
A
Subcutaneous
15
Q
Q4
A
Every 4 hours
16
Q
Q6
A
Every 6 hours
17
Q
Q12
A
Every 12 hours
18
Q
qday
A
Every day
19
Q
bid
A
Twice a day
20
Q
tid
A
Three times a day
21
Q
qid
A
Four times a day
22
Q
PRN
A
As needed
23
Q
mEq
A
milliequivalents
24
Q
gtt/ml
A
Drop factor
25
NS
Normal Saline Solution
26
LR
Lactated Ringer's Solution
27
D5W
5% Dextrose in Water Solution
