CRE

1 kg = 1000 g

1 g =1000 mg

1 mg = 1000 mcg

1 tsp = 5 mL

1 tbsp = 15 mL

1 oz(or fl oz)=30 mL

1 cup = 8 oz = 240-250 mL

2.2 lb=1 kg

1 lb=16 ounces

IM injection angle= 90*

Subq angle=45*

intradermal angle= 15*

IM sites include dorsogluteal, ventrogluteal, vactus lateralis, deltoid

subq sites = the abdomen

drip rate= ml to infuse x DF / time in minutes = drops per minute

heparin is titrated based on the results of = PTT test

insulin protocol= regular given by continous IV

Pediatric injections are calculated to the nearest hundredth

Ozs to pounds to kilograms

three checks= label, MAR before opening, before administration

ac=before meals

pc=after meals

bid=twice a day

tid=three times a day

qid=four times a day

qh=every hour

qn=every night

prn=as needed

blw=twice per week

HHN=handheld nebulizer

IM=intramuscularly

IV=intravenously

IVP=Intravenous push

IVPB=Intravenous piggyback

MDI=Metered-dose inhaler

NEB=nebulizer

NGT=Nasogastric tube

PO =by mouth

PR =in the rectum

Sub q=subcutaneously

SL=sublingual, under the tongue

S&S=swish and swallow

Cap, caps=capsule

CR=controlled release

LA=Long acting

SA=Sustained action

SR=Slow release or sustained release

DS=double strength

EC=enteric coated

El elix=elixir

sol=solution

Sp=spirit

sup, supp=suppository

susp=suspension

syr=syrup

tab=tablet

Tr, tinct=tincture

oint=ointment

KVO=keep vein open

TKO=to keep open

NKA=No known allergies

NKDA=No known drug allergies