Dosage Flashcards
1
Q
OD
A
Once a day
2
Q
BID
A
Twice a day
3
Q
TID
A
Thrice (3 times) a day
4
Q
QID
A
Four times a day
5
Q
tsp
A
Teaspoon
6
Q
tbsp
A
Tablespoon
7
Q
lb(s)
A
pound(s)
8
Q
L
A
liter
9
Q
mL
A
milliliter
10
Q
kg
A
kilogram
11
Q
g
A
gram
12
Q
mg
A
milligram
13
Q
mcg
A
microgram
14
Q
gtt(s)
A
drop(s)
15
Q
min
A
minute
16
Q
hr/h
A
hour
17
Q
ac
A
Before consumption
18
Q
pc
A
After consumption
19
Q
q__
A
every __
20
Q
PO
A
By mouth
21
Q
NPO
A
Nothing by mouth
22
Q
IV
A
Intravenous
23
Q
IM
A
Intramuscular
24
Q
SC/SQ
A
Subcutaneous
25
Q
Conversion Factors
A
1 kg = 2.2 lbs
5 mL = 1 tsp
15 mL = 1 tbsp
250 mL = 1 cup
2.5 cm = 1 inch
26
Q
24 hour clock
A
Should also know your 24 hour clock
27
Q
A
