Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
cc
A
cubic centimeters
2
Q
g/gm
A
gram
3
Q
gr
A
grain
4
Q
gtt
A
drop(s)
5
Q
ht
A
height
6
Q
m^2
A
square meter
7
Q
mcg
A
microgram
8
Q
mEq
A
milliequivalent
9
Q
mm
A
millimeter
10
Q
no/NO
A
number
11
Q
ss
A
1/2
12
Q
T/tbsp
A
tablespoon
13
Q
Tsp
A
teaspoon
14
Q
U
A
unit
15
Q
wt.
A
weight
16
Q
w/v
A
weight to volume ratio
17
Q
PO, pm, Per os
A
by mouth, orally
18
Q
PRN, p.r.n.
A
as needed
19
Q
PR, p.r.
A
through the rectum
20
Q
PV, vag.
A
through the vagina
21
Q
Pulv.
A
a powder
22
Q
q
A
every
23
Q
q AM
A
every morning
24
Q
q h
A
every hour
25
Q
q2h
A
every 2 hours
