Abbreviations For Common IV Solutions

Question 1

NaCl

Answer 1

Sodium Chloride

Question 2

NS

Answer 2

Normal Saline (0.9% NaCl)

Question 3

1/2 NS

Answer 3

1/2 Normal Saline (0.45% NaCl)

Question 4

D5W or 5% D/W

Answer 4

Dextrose 5% in Water

Question 5

D5RL or D5RL

Answer 5

Dextrose 5% and lactated Ringer’s (Ringer’s lactate)

Question 6

RL or RLS

Answer 6

Lactated Ringer’s solution (electrolytes)

Question 7

D5NS

Answer 7

Dextrose 5% in Normal Saline (0.9% NaCl)

Question 8

D5 and 1/2 NS (0.45%)

Answer 8

Dextrose 5% in 1/2 Normal Saline (0.45% NaCl)