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Metric Volume
1L (liter) = ______ mL
1cc = __ mL |
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Definition
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Metric Length
1km = ____m
1cm = ____ mm
1m = ____ cm
1mm = _____µ (microns) |
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Definition
1km = 1000m
1cm = 10mm
1m = 100cm
1mm = 1000µ |
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Metric Mass
1kg = __g
1g = __mg
1mg = __ug (micrograms)
1mm = __µ (microns)
1hg (hectogram) = __g
1dg (dekagram) = __g |
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Definition
1kg = 1000g
1g = 1000mg
1mg = 1000µg (micrograms)
1mm = 1000u (microns)
1dg (dekagram) = 10g |
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Partial list of common conversions
1m = ___ft or __in
1in = ___cm
1lb = __g
1kg = __lb
1oz = __g
1L = __qt |
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Definition
1m = 3.28ft or 39.37in
1in = 2.54cm
1lb = 453.6g
1kg= 2.2lb
1oz = 28.3g
1L= 1.06qt |
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Approx Conversions
15-16gtt (drops) = _mL
1 glassful (8oz) = __mL
1tsp = __mL
1T = __mL |
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Definition
15 - 16 gtt (drops) = 1 mL
1 glassful (8oz) = 236mL
1tsp = 5mL
1T = 15mL |
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Pharmacologic abbreviations
cc
G or g
gtt
ss
mcg or µg
mg
mL
gal
pt
T or Tbs
U or u
mEq
L
gr
qt
tsp or t
oz
fl.oz |
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Definition
cc = cubic cm
G or g = gram
gtt = drop
ss = one-half
mcg or µg = microgram
mg = milligram
mL = milliliters
gal = gallon
pt = pint
T or Tbs = tablespoon
U or u = unit
mEq = millequivalent
L = liter
gr = grain
qt = quart
tsp or t = teaspoon
oz = ounce (wt)
fl. oz = fluid ounce |
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Dosage Forms for Drugs
Cap
Elix
LA
Liq
sol
Sp
Susp
syr
Tab
Tinct or tr
ung or oint
Supp |
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Definition
Cap = capsule
Elix = elixer
LA = long acting
Liq = liquid
sol = solution
Sp = spirits
Susp = suspension
syr = syrup
Tab = tablet
Tinct or tr = tincture
ung or oint = ointment
supp = suppository |
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Routes of Drug Administration
AD
AU
IT
IVPB
L or S
OD
PO or po
SC or SQ
AS
IM
IV
NGT
OS
OU
D or R or PR
SL or sl |
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Definition
AD = right ear
AU = each ear/both ears
IT = intrathecal OR intratracheal
IVPB = IV piggyback
L or S = left
OD = right eye
PO or po = by mouth
SC or SQ = subq
AS = left ear
IM = intramuscular
IV = intravenous
NGT = nasogastric tube
OS = left eye
OU = each eye
D or R or PR = rught
SL or sl = sublingual |
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Times
ac
ad lib
bid
hs
pc
prn
STAT
ASAP
qh
q#h
qid
qn
qod
qd or QD
sid
tid |
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Definition
ac = before meals
ad lib = as desired
bid = twice day
hs = at bedtime
pc = after meals
prn = as needed
STAT = immed
ASAP = as soon as possible
qh = every hr
q#h = every # hrs
qid = 4 x day
qn = every night
qod = every other day
qd or QD = everyday
sid = 1xday
tid = 3xday |
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Measurements in Pharmacology
Household System
60gtt = _tsp
2T or Tbs = _oz
16 oz (2cups) = _ pt (pint)
4qt = _gal
1T or Tbs = __mL
1c = __ mL
1qt = __mL
3tsp = _T or Tbs
8 oz = _c
2pt = _qt
1tsp = _mL
2 T or Tbs = 30 mL
1 pt = __mL
1gal = __mL |
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Definition
60gtt = 1 tsp
2T or Tbs = 1 oz
16 oz (2c) = 1 pt
4qt = 1 gal
1 T or Tbs = 15 mL
1c = 240 mL
1qt = 960mL (~1000mL)
3 tsp = 1 T or Tbs
8oz = 1c
2pt = 1qt
1tsp = 5mL
2T or Tbs = 30 mL
1pt = 480mL
1 gal = 3840mL (~4000mL) |
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| To convert from grains to grams.... |
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Definition
to convert from grains to grams multiply by 0.065
Ex: 16gr x 0.065g/gr = 1 g |
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Definition
Right DRUG
Right PATIENT
Right DOSE
Right ROUTE
Right TIME
Right DOCUMENTATION |
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