Quantities and Measurement (LATIN ORIGIN) Flashcards
1
Q
BSA
A
body surface area
2
Q
f or fl
A
(fluidus) fluid
3
Q
fʒ or flʒ
A
fluid dram (approx. 1 tsp or 5 mL)
4
Q
fl℥ss or f℥ss
A
half-fluidounce (approx. 1 tbsp or 15 mL)
5
Q
gtt
A
(gutta) drop
6
Q
lb
A
(libra) pound
7
Q
mg/m^2
A
mg of drug per m^2 (of BSA)
8
Q
mL/h
A
mL (of drug administered) per hour (as through intravenous administration)
9
Q
mOsm or mOsmol
A
milliosmoles
10
Q
pt.
A
pint
11
Q
qt.
A
quart
12
Q
ss or ss (with bar on top)
A
(semissem) one half
