Fundamentals Flashcards
L=mL
1 Liter = 1,000 milliliters
Tbsp=tsp
1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoon
Tbsp=mL
1 tablespoon = 15 milliliters
dr=mL
1 dram = 5 milliliters
Tsp=mL
1 teaspoon = 5 milliliters
Oz=cup
8 ounces = 1 cup
g=mg
1 gram = 1,000 milligrams
mg=mcg
1 milligram = 1,000 micrograms
qt
quart
T, tbs, tbsp
Tablespoon
oz
Ounce
dr
Dram
gal
Gallon
pt
Pint
tsp
Teaspoon
min, m, mx
Minim
mEq
Milliequivalent
mL
Milliliter
L
Liter
kg (Kg)
Kilogram
mcg
Microgram
mg
Milligram
g (gm, Gm)
Gram
ER/ XR
extended release
SR
Sustained release
Sup, supp
Suppository
el, elix
Elixir
Susp
Suspension
CR
Controlled release
EC
Enteric coated
gtt
Drop
Cap, caps
Capsule
tab, tabs
Tablet
NG
Nasogastric tube
IVPB
Intravenous piggy back
IVP
intravenous pump
IV
Intravenous
GT
gastrostomy tube
ID
Intradermal
SL
Sublingal
SubQ
Subcutaneously
PR
Per rectum
IM
intramuscularly
PO
by mouth
hs
At bedtime
prn
As needed
q6h
Every 6 hours
q4h
Every 4 hours
q2h
Every 2 hours
Stat
Immediately
ad lib
As desired
qh
Every hour
qid
Four times a day
tid
Three times a day
bid
Two times a day
Daily
Everyday
pc
After meals
ac
Before meals