Types of IV Solutions Abbreviations

Question 1

1/4 NS

Answer 1

one-quarter normal saline: 0.225% sodium chloride

Question 2

1/2 NS

Answer 2

one-half normal saline; 0.45% sodium chloride

Question 3

D5 1/4; D5 1/4 NS

Answer 3

dextrose 5% in 1/4 normal saline (or in 0.225% sodium chloride)

Question 4

D5 1/3; D5 1/3 NS

Answer 4

dextrose 5% in 1/3 normal saline (or in 0.33% sodium chloride)

Question 5

D5 1/2; D5 1/2 NS

Answer 5

dextrose 5% in 1/2 normal saline ( or in 0.45 sodium chloride)

Question 6

D5; D5W

Answer 6

dextrose 5% in water

Question 7

D5LR

Answer 7

dextrose 5% in Lactated Ringer’s solution

Question 8

D5NS

Answer 8

dextrose 5% in normal saline; dextrose 5% in 0.9% sodium chloride

Question 9

LR

Answer 9

Lactated Ringer’s solution

Question 10

NS

Answer 10

normal saline; 0.9% sodium chloride