Abbreviations , Acronyms, And Symbols Flashcards
1
Q
< >
A
Problem: misinterpreted as 7 or L, confused for one another.
Use instead: write greater than, write less than
2
Q
Abbreviations for drug names
A
Problem: misinterpreted bc of similar abbreviations for similar drugs
Use instead: write drug names in full
3
Q
Apothecary units
A
Problem: confused w metric units
Use: metric units
4
Q
@
A
Problem: mistaken for the 2
Use: write at
5
Q
Cc
A
Problem: mistaken for units
Use: write mL or milliliters
6
Q
Mg
A
Problem: mistaken for mg
Use: write mcg or micrograms
7
Q
U
A
Problem: mistaken for 0,4, or cc
Use: write units
8
Q
What does GT stand for
A
Gastronomy tube
9
Q
NGT?
A
Nasogastric tube
10
Q
HHN route
A
Hand held nebulizer
11
Q
HHN route
A
Hand held nebulizer
12
Q
MDI ROUTE
A
Meter dose inhaler
13
Q
p.o route
A
Oral, by mouth
14
Q
p.o route
A
Oral, by mouth
15
Q
pr route
A
Rectum
