1 milliliter is equivalent to how many cc's - ans1
10 ml - ans2 teaspoons
1000 ml or 1 liter - ans1 quart
15 ml - ans1 tablespoon (Tbsp)
30 ml - ans1 ounce (oz)
4 types of medication orders are - ansroutine, PRN, sTAT, one time orders
4000 ml - ans1 gallon
5 milliliter (ml) - ans1 teaspoon (tsp)
500 ml - ans1 pint
ac - ansbefore meals
AD - ansright ear (auris dextra)
ad lib - ansas desired
ADR - ansadverse drug reaction
, aerosol spray - anssolution that holds the medication suspended until it is dispensed in the form of a mist to
spray on the skin.
AS - ansleft ear (auris sinistra)
ASAP - ansas soon as possible
AU - ansboth ears (auris uterque)
before administering digoxin what important vital sign must be obtained - anspulse
bid - anstwice a day
c - answith
cap - anscapsule
caplet - ansa capsule shaped pill that is coated to help with ease of swallowing
capsule - ansthe medication in a liquid, oil, powder, or gel form is held inside a gelatin container until it
dissolves in the stomach. keeps the patient from tasting the medication.
cc - anscubic centimeter
cream - anssemisolid preparation holding medication so it can be applied to skin.