Metric And SI Abbrev Flashcards
1
Q
CC
A
Cubic centimeter
Usually for gases but can be used for liquids
1cc=16drops
DO NOT SUB mL
2
Q
G
A
Gram
1 gram = 2 paper clips
3
Q
Kg
A
Kilogram
1 kg = 2.2 lb
4
Q
L
A
Liter
1 L is a little more than 1 quart
5
Q
Mcg
A
Microgram
1000mcg = 1mg
6
Q
MEq or mEq
A
milliequivalent
DO NOT USE milligram
7
Q
Mg
A
Milligram
1000mg=1g
8
Q
ML
A
Milliliter
1mL = 1cc
9
Q
Unit
A
Measure of biological activity
Penicillin potassium 300,000 units
Not calculated by nurses