Quantities and Measurments Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
BSA
A
body surface area
2
Q
cm^3
A
cubic centimeters or milliliter (mL)
3
Q
fl (backwards E) or f(3)
A
fluid dram approximately equal to tablespoonful = 15 mL
4
Q
g
A
gram
5
Q
gal
A
gallon
6
Q
gtt
A
drop
7
Q
lb
A
pound
8
Q
kg
A
kilogram
9
Q
L
A
Liter
10
Q
mcg or micro symbolg
A
microgram
11
Q
mEq
A
miliequivalent
12
Q
mg
A
miligram
13
Q
mg/kg
A
milligram (of drug) per kilogram (of body weight)
14
Q
mg/m^2
A
milligrams of drug per square meter (of body surface area)
15
Q
mL
A
mililiter