Medical Abbreviations: Intravenous Solutions

Question 1

D5 1/2 NS

Answer 1

Dextrose 5% in 0.45% Normal Saline

Question 2

D5 1/4 NS

Answer 2

Dextrose 5% in 0.2% Normal Saline

Question 3

D10W

Answer 3

Dextrose 10% in water

Question 4

LR

Answer 4

Lactated ringers (note plural) ( isotonic to blood)

Question 5

NS

Answer 5

Normal Saline 0.9%

Question 6

D5W

Answer 6

Dextrose 5% in water