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Before meals
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ac
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(ante cibum)
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After meals
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pc
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(post cibum)
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Every day, daily
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daily
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quaque die
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Daily - Do Not Use
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q.d., qd
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quaque die
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Twice a day
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bid
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bis in die
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Three times a day
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tid
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ter in die
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Four times a day
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qid
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quater in die
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Every hour
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qh
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quaque hora.
Because the drug is given every hour, it will be given 24 times in one day. |
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At bedtime, hour of sleep
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at bedtime
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hora somni
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At bedtime - Do Not Use
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hs, h.s.
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hora somni
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Every night
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qn
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quaque nocte
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Immediately
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stat
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statim.
Now! |
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Every 2 hours
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q2h or q2°
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The drug will be given 12 times in a 24-hour period (24 ÷ 2).
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Every 4 hours
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q4h or q4°
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The drug will be given six times in a 24-hour period (24 ÷ 6).
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Every 8 hours
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q8h or q8°
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The drug will be given three times in a 24-hour period (24 ÷ 8).
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Every 12 hours
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q12h or q12°
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The drug will be given twice in a 24-hour period (24 ÷ 12).
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Every other day
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every other day
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quoque otra die
This abbreviation is interpreted by the days of the month; the nurse writes on the medication record: odd days of the month. Or, the nurse might write: even days of the month |
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Every other day - Do Not Use
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qod, q.o.d.
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quoque otra die
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As needed
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prn
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pro re nata
Example: q4h prn (every four hours as needed) Three administration implications: 1. The nurse must wait 4 hours before giving the next dose. 2. Once 4 hours have elapsed, the dose may be given at any time thereafter. 3. Sample times are not given because the nurse does not know when the patient will need the drug. |
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Three times per week
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3 times weekly
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ter in vicis
Time relates to days of the week Sample time: 10 AM on Monday, Wednesday, Friday Do not confuse with tid (three times per day). |
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Three times per week - Do Not Use
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tiw, t.i.w.
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ter in vicis
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Twice per week
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biw
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bis in vicis
Time relates to days of the week. Do not confuse with bid (twice per day). |
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Right ear
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(write out) right ear
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aures dextra
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Right ear - Do Not Use
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AD
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aures dextra
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Left ear
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(write out) left ear
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aures laeva
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Hand-held nebulizer
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HHN
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Medication is placed in a device that produces a fine spray for inhalation.
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Intramuscularly
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IM
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The injection is given at a 90° angle into a muscle.
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Intravenously
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IV
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The injection is given into a vein.
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Intravenous push
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IVP
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Medication is injected directly in a vein.
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Intravenous piggyback
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IVPB
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Medication prepared in a small volume of fluid is attached to an IV (which is already infusing fluid into a patient's vein) at specified times.
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Metered-dose inhaler
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MDI
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An aerosol device delivers medication by inhalation.
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Nebulizer
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NEB
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Medication is placed in a device that produces a fine spray for inhalations.
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Nasogastric tube
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NGT (ng)
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Medication is placed in the stomach through a tube in the nose.
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In the right eye
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(write out) in the right eye
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oculus dextra
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In the right eye - Do Not Use
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OD
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oculus dextra
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In the left eye
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(write out) in the left eye
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oculus sinister
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In the left eye - Do Not Use
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OS
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oculus sinister
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In both eyes
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(write out) in both eyes
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oculi utrique
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In both eyes - Do Not Use
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OU
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oculi utrique
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By mouth
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po (PO)
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per os
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In the rectum
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pr (PR)
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per rectum
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Subcutaneously
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Sub-Q or Sub Q
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The injection is usually given at a 45° angle into subcutaneous tissue.
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Sublingual, under the tongue
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SL
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sub lingua
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Swish and swallow
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S & S
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By using tongue and cheek muscles, the patient coats his/her mouth with a liquid medication.
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Cubic centimeter
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cc
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This is a measure of volume usually reserved for measuring gases. However, you may still find it used as a liquid measure. (One cubic centimeter is approximately equal to 16 drops from a medicine dropper.)
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Gram
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g (gm, Gm)
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This is a solid measure of weight. (One gram is approximately equal to the weight of two paper clips.)
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Kilogram
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kg (Kg)
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This is a weight measure. (One kilogram equals 2.2 pounds.)
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Liter
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L
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This is a liquid measure. (One liter is a little more than a quart.)
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Microgram
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mcg
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This is a measure of weight. (One thousand micrograms make up 1 milligram; 1000 mcg = 1 mg.)
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Microgram - Do Not Use
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μg
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μ is "mu", the Greek letter for m. Do not use μg as an abbreviation for microgram.
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Milliliter
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mL (ml)
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This is a liquid measure. The terms cubic centimeter
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Which is preferred -- cc or mL?
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mL or ml
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Cubic centimeter is a measure of volume usually reserved for measuring gases. However, you may still find it used as a liquid measure.
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Milliequivalent
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mEq
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No equivalent necessary. Drugs are prepared and ordered in this weight measure.
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Milligram
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mg
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This is a measure of weight. (One thousand milligrams make up 1 gram; 1000 mg = 1 g.)
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Unit
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unit
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This is a measure of biologic activity. Nurses do not calculate this measure.
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Unit - Do Not Use
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U
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This is a measure of biologic activity. Nurses do not calculate this measure.
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Minim
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m
(apothecary abbreviation) |
It is the size of one drop. The term is found on some syringes.
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Dram
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dr
(apothecary abbreviation) 1 dr = 4 mL |
This is a liquid measure slightly less than a household teaspoon. 1 dr = 4 mL.
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Equivalent of 1 dram, in mL
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4 mL
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Grain
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gr
(apothecary abbreviation) |
Generally, 1 gr = 60 mg; 0.5 gr = 30 mg
Tylenol/acetaminophen: 1 gr = 65 mg; 0.5 gr = 35 mg |
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Drop
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gtt
(apothecary abbreviation) |
Latin, guttae
Indicates a liquid measure that was based on a drop of water; 1 gtt = 1 m (minim) |
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Equivalent of 1 drop (gtt), in m (minim)
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1
1 gtt = 1 m |
1 drop = 1 minim
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"one" in Roman numerals, apothecary abbreviation
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i
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Roman numerals never have more than three of the same digit in a row.
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Pint
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pt
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One pint is approximately equal to 500 milliliters
(1 pt = 500 mL). |
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Quart
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qt
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One half of a quart is approximately equal to 1 pint
(1/2 qt = 1 pt = 500 mL). |
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Tablespoon
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tbsp
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One tablespoon equals 15 milliliters
(1 tbsp = 15 mL). |
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Teaspoon
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tsp
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One teaspoon equals 5 milliliters
(1 tsp = 5 mL). |
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Ounce
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oz
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One ounce equals 30 milliliters
(1 oz = 30 mL). |
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Pint, approx. equivalent in mL
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500 mL
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Tablespoon, equiv. in mL
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15 mL
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Teaspoon, equiv. in mL
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5 mL
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Ounce, equiv in mL
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30 mL
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Capsule
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cap, caps
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Medication is encased in a gelatin shell.
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Controlled release
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CR
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Indicates the drug has been prepared in a form that allows extended action. Therefore, the drug is given less frequently.
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Long acting
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LA
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Indicates the drug has been prepared in a form that allows extended action. Therefore, the drug is given less frequently.
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Sustained action
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SA
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Indicates the drug has been prepared in a form that allows extended action. Therefore, the drug is given less frequently.
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Slow release
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SR
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Indicates the drug has been prepared in a form that allows extended action. Therefore, the drug is given less frequently.
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Double strength
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DS
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Indicates the drug has been prepared in a form that allows extended action. Therefore, the drug is given less frequently.
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Enteric coated
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EC
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The tablet is coated with a substance that will not dissolve in the acid secretions of the stomach; instead, it dissolves in the more alkaline secretions of the intestines.
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Elixir
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el, elix
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A drug is dissolved in a hydroalcoholic sweetened base.
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Solution
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sol
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The drug is contained in a clear liquid preparation.
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Spirit
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sp
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This is an alcoholic solution of a volatile substance (eg, spirit of ammonia).
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Suppository
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sup, supp
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This is a solid, cylindrically shaped drug that can be inserted into a body opening (eg, the rectum or vagina).
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Suspension
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susp
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Small particles of drug are dispersed in a liquid base and must be shaken before being poured; gels and magmas are also suspensions.
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Syrup
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syr
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A sugar is dissolved in a liquid medication and flavored to disguise the taste.
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Tablet
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tab, tabs
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Medication is compressed or molded into a solid form; additional ingredients are used to shape and color the tablet.
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Tincture
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tr, tinct.
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This is a liquid alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solution of a drug.
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Ointment
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ung., oint
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This is a semisolid drug preparation that is applied to the skin (for external use only).
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Keep vein open
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KVO
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Example order: 1000 mL dextrose 5% in water IV KVO. The nurse is to continue infusing this fluid.
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To keep open
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TKO
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Discontinue
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Discontinue (write out)
Do not abbreviate |
Do not use "D/C."
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No known allergies
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NKA
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This is an important assessment that is noted on the medication record of a patient.
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No known drug allergies
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NKDA
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This is an important assessment that is noted on the medication record of a patient.
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