IV Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
D
A
Dextrose
2
Q
W
A
Water
3
Q
NS
A
Normal (isotonic) saline
4
Q
D5W
A
5% dextrose in water
5
Q
0.9% NS
A
0.9% saline in water; aka normal saline
6
Q
0.45% NS
A
0.45% saline in water; aka 1/2 normal saline
7
Q
0.33% NS
A
0.33% saline in water; aka 1/3 normal saline
8
Q
LR
A
Lactated Ringer’s solution
