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18 Cards in this Set
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cc |
Cubic centimeter. USP states 1cc = 1ml |
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fl. fld. |
Fluid measure |
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g |
Gram (not grain) |
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gr. gr |
grain (not gram) |
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gtt |
Drop. Not rigidly standardized measure |
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M(with circle on right) |
minim. |
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M^2 or m^2 |
Square meter. Often used in body surface area calculation |
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mcg. mcg or mu symbol |
Microgram |
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mEq |
Milliequivalent |
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mg |
Milligram |
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ml, mL |
Milliliter |
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mOsm, mOsmol |
Millosmole |
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O. |
Apothecary pint |
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oz. |
Ounce |
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ss |
One half. Rarely may mean single strength |
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tbl. tbsp. tbs. |
Tablespoonful 15ml |
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tsp |
Teaspoonful 5ml |
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U, u, I.U. |
Unit, international unit. Official USP units. Specific to each substance and determined by USP biological activity tests, antibiotics and endocrine preparations |
