Drug labels and Abbreviations Flashcards
g, GM, gm
gram
kg, KG
kilogram
L
liter
mcg, MCG, Mcg
microgram
mEq, MEQ, meq
milliequivalent
mg, MG, Mg
milligram
mL, ML, ml
milliliter/ cubic centimeter
mm
millimeter
cm
centimeter
unit, UNIT
unit
gtt, GTT
drop
in, IN
inch
pt, PT, Pt
pint
qt, QT, Qt
quart
tbsp, TBSP, Tbsp
tablespoon
tsp, TSP, Tsp
teaspoon
oz, OZ, Oz
ounce
midnight in military time
0000 or 2400
12:01am
0001
3:12pm
1512
6:27am
0627
11:00pm
2300
12:32pm
1232
10:55pm
2255
T or F . Two liquid medications share the same dose?
F. The 1st drug has the dose. Must read the label for the 2nd med dose
T or F. The generic name is located under the brand name?
T
What are the 6 rights of medication administration
right drug, right dose, right route, right time, right patient, right documentation
T or F. When reconstituting a medication it must always be done with saline?
F. It is important to read the label and follow the instructions for reconstitution.
What schedule is Morphine?
2, as it has a high potential for abuse.
T or F. For safe practice, the nurse uses one accurate patient identifier before administering any
medication.
F
ac, AC
before meals
achs, ACHS
before meals, and before bedtime
Convert 10 mL to tsp
2tsp
Convert 150 lb to kg (Round to the nearest tenths)
68.2 kg
How do you write 0.5
0.5
How do you write 1,500
1,500
How do you write 150,000
150 Thousand
How do you write 1,000,000
1 Million
How do you write 75,000
75,000
A Physician orders you to give 1 oz of a medication. How many tsp will you give? _________ tsp
6tsp
A Physician orders you to administer 5,000 mg of a drug. How many g will you give?
_________ g
5g
