Abbreviations of Measurement Flashcards
1
Q
a.a., aa
A
of each
2
Q
ad.
A
to, up to
make sure not to confuse with AD (right ear)
3
Q
aq. ad
A
add water up to
4
Q
dil.
A
dilute
5
Q
div., div
A
divide
6
Q
f, fl.
A
fluid
7
Q
fl. oz.
A
fluid ounce
8
Q
g., G., gm.
A
gram
9
Q
gtt., gtts
A
drop
10
Q
HS
A
half-strength
better to spell it out
don’t mistake for bedtime
11
Q
l, L
A
liter/litre
12
Q
mcg.
A
microgram
13
Q
mEq
A
milliequivalent
14
Q
mg.
A
milligram
15
Q
ml., mL
A
milliliter/millilitre
