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48 Cards in this Set
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a
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before prior to
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ac
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before meals, before eating
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am
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morning
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bid
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2 times a day
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BSA
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body surface area
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cap
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capsule
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g(gm)
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gram
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gtt
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drop
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IM
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intramuscular
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IV
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intravenous
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IVPB
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intravenous piggyback
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kg
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kilogram
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L
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liter
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lb
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pound
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mcg
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microgram
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mEq
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milliequivalent
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mg
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milligram
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ml
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millileter
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NPO
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nothing by nouth
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oz
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ounce
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p
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after
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pm
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afternoon, evening
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po
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by mouth, oral
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PRN
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as needed or when necessary
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pt
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pint
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q, Q
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every
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q4h
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every 4 hours
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q6h
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every 6 hours
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q8h
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every 8 hours
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qid
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4 times a day
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qt
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quart
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STAT
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immediately, now
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tab
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tablet
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tbsp, T
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tablespoon
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tsp, t
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teaspoon
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tid
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3 times a day
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1000 mcg
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1 mg
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1000 mg
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1 g (gm)
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1000 g
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1 kg = 2.2 lbs
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1 L fluid
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weighs 1 kg
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1000 mL
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1 L = approx 1 quart
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30 mL
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1 oz = 2 tbsp
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15 mL
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1 tbsp = 3 tsp
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5 mL
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1 tsp
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(note)
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tubing drop factor is listed on tubing box
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microdrop
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60 gtts/mL
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1 cup
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8 oz = 240 mL
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1 lb
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16 oz
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