Measurement and Medication Abbreviations

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1 cc = ___ ml

1 ml

5 cc = ___ tsp

1 tsp

What does AC stand for?

before meals

What does PC stand for?

after meals Signup and view all the answers

What does BID mean?

twice a day Signup and view all the answers

What does TID mean?

three times a day Signup and view all the answers

What does QID mean?

four times a day Signup and view all the answers

What does HS mean?

bedtime (hours of sleep) Signup and view all the answers

What does PO mean?

by mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does Q mean?

every Signup and view all the answers

What does QD mean?

every day Signup and view all the answers

What does QH mean?

every hour Signup and view all the answers

What does Q6H mean?

every six hours Signup and view all the answers

What does QOD mean?

every other day Signup and view all the answers

What does DC mean?

discontinue Signup and view all the answers

What does mg stand for?

milligram Signup and view all the answers

What does cc stand for?

cubic centimeter Signup and view all the answers

What does ml stand for?

milliliter Signup and view all the answers

What does Gm stand for?

gram Signup and view all the answers

What does kg stand for?

kilogram Signup and view all the answers

What does tsp stand for?

teaspoon Signup and view all the answers

What does Tbsp stand for?

tablespoon Signup and view all the answers

What does oz stand for?

ounce Signup and view all the answers

What does mEq stand for?

milliequivalent Signup and view all the answers

What does ophth stand for?

ophthalmic Signup and view all the answers

What does otic stand for?

ear Signup and view all the answers

What does OU stand for?

both eyes Signup and view all the answers

What does OD stand for?

right eye Signup and view all the answers

What does OS stand for?

left eye Signup and view all the answers

What does prn mean?

as needed Signup and view all the answers

What does tab stand for?

tablet Signup and view all the answers

What does cap stand for?

capsule Signup and view all the answers

What does sl stand for?

sublingual Signup and view all the answers

What does buccal mean?

between cheek and gum Signup and view all the answers

What does EC stand for?

enteric coated Signup and view all the answers

What does oint mean?

ointment Signup and view all the answers

What does ung mean?

ointment Signup and view all the answers

What does supp mean?

suppository Signup and view all the answers

What does sol mean?

solution Signup and view all the answers

What does c stand for?

with Signup and view all the answers

What does s stand for?

without Signup and view all the answers

What does x stand for?

times Signup and view all the answers

What does gtts stand for?

drops Signup and view all the answers

What does (R) mean?

right Signup and view all the answers

What does (L) mean?

left Signup and view all the answers

What does XL mean?

extended release Signup and view all the answers

What does XR mean?

extended release Signup and view all the answers

What does gtt stand for?

drop Signup and view all the answers

What are the Seven Rights of Medication Administration?

Client, Time, Medication, Dose, Route, Documentation, Refuse Signup and view all the answers

What are the Six Components of a Physician Order?

Client's full name, Date of order, Medication, Dosage and administration information (Frequency), Route, Physician's signature Signup and view all the answers

What does Metric refer to?

decimal system of weights and measures (e.g., gram, meter, liter) Signup and view all the answers

What does Household refer to?

system based on common though not standard measuring devices (e.g., tsp, Tbsp, oz) Signup and view all the answers

5 ml = ___ tsp

1 tsp Signup and view all the answers

1000 mg = ___ gm

1 gm Signup and view all the answers

5 ml = ___ tsp

1 tsp Signup and view all the answers

1 Tbsp = ___ oz

1/2 oz Signup and view all the answers

15 cc = ___ tsp

3 tsp Signup and view all the answers

15 ml = ___ tsp

3 tsp Signup and view all the answers

1/2 oz = ___ Tbsp

1 Tbsp Signup and view all the answers

1/2 oz = ___ tsp

3 tsp Signup and view all the answers

1/2 oz = ___ cc

15 cc Signup and view all the answers

1/2 oz = ___ ml

15 ml Signup and view all the answers

1 Tbsp = ___ Tbsp

1/2 oz Signup and view all the answers

15 ml = ___ ml

1/2 oz Signup and view all the answers

3 tsp = ___ tsp

1/2 oz Signup and view all the answers

What does QMAP stand for?

Qualified Medication Administration Person Signup and view all the answers

What is Monitoring in medication administration?

Reminding client to take medication, delivering container of medication lawfully labeled to client, observing client to make sure they took meds, written record of observations Signup and view all the answers

What does Administering mean?

Assisting clients in ingestion, application, inhalation, insertion of rectal or vaginal med, handing staff-prepared meds to client, written report of each med administered Signup and view all the answers

What does Self-administration mean?

Client independently administers med without assistance, no required written record Signup and view all the answers

What are the Four routes of giving medications?

Inhalation, Ingestion, Insertion, Application Signup and view all the answers

What medications are QMAPs not allowed to administer?

IV ports, gastronomy tube, nasogastric tube, injection (including insulin) Signup and view all the answers

What procedures are QMAPs not allowed to perform?

finger sticks, blood glucose testing Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose for drugs?

Prevent or treat disease or illness, treat symptoms, aid diagnosis, restore or maintain normal body functions, reach desired or therapeutic effect Signup and view all the answers

What does Solution mean?

homogenous mixture, no need to shake before administering Signup and view all the answers

What does Suspension mean?

heterogeneous mixture that separates into layers over time, shake before administering Signup and view all the answers

What does Tablet/caplet mean?

compressed powder Signup and view all the answers

What does enteric-coated tablet mean?

a tablet covered in a special coating to protect it from stomach acid, allowing the drug to dissolve in the small intestine Signup and view all the answers

What does Capsule mean?

gelatinous shell that contains powder or liquid Signup and view all the answers

What does Spansule mean?

contains extended release pellets Signup and view all the answers

What does Suppository mean?

cone-shaped solid drug that is inserted into a body opening; melts at body temperature Signup and view all the answers

What does Cream mean?

water-based semi-solid medication Signup and view all the answers

What does Ointment mean?

oil-based semi-solid medication Signup and view all the answers

What do Transdermal patches do?

attached to skin Signup and view all the answers

What are the Three Cs?

Cut, Crush, Chew Signup and view all the answers

To which medications do the 3Cs apply?

Enteric-coated tablet & Spansule Signup and view all the answers

What is Local drug action?

specific and defined area of body (e.g., Lidocaine patch) Signup and view all the answers

What is Systemic drug action?

affects all areas of the body (e.g., Tylenol) Signup and view all the answers

What does Generic mean?

universal name Signup and view all the answers

What does Trade Name mean?

patented name chosen by manufacturer and used for marketing Signup and view all the answers

What are controlled substances?

narcotics, depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogens as specified in the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act Signup and view all the answers

What does Therapeutic Effect mean?

desired or intended effect of a particular medication Signup and view all the answers

What are Side effects?

natural, expected outcome of drug (e.g., whole body rash) Signup and view all the answers

What are Adverse effects?

untoward reaction, unexpected, unexplainable (e.g., whole body rash with altered memory status) Signup and view all the answers

What does Anaphylaxis mean?

severe allergic reaction Signup and view all the answers

What are QMAP responsibilities regarding controlled substances?

double lock, double check, double sign Signup and view all the answers

What are sources of information about medication?

pharmacist, package insert, Physician Drug Reference Signup and view all the answers

What are the Three parts of a dose?

Size, Frequency, Duration Signup and view all the answers

What does Strength of preparation mean?

how much med in each unit of drug Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Measurement Conversions

1 cc is equivalent to 1 ml.
5 cc is equivalent to 1 teaspoon (tsp).
1 gm equals 1000 mg.
1 tsp is equivalent to 5 ml, and 1 Tbsp equals 3 tsp.
15 cc is equivalent to 3 tsp, 15 ml, and ½ oz.

Common Abbreviations in Medication Administration

AC: before meals
PC: after meals
BID: twice a day
TID: three times a day
QID: four times a day
HS: at bedtime
PO: by mouth
QD: every day
QH: every hour
Q6H: every six hours
QOD: every other day
DC: discontinue
prn: as needed

Drug Units and Forms

cc stands for cubic centimeter; ml stands for milliliter.
mg is milligram; Gm and G denote gram; kg stands for kilogram.
tsp indicates teaspoon; Tbsp indicates tablespoon; oz stands for ounce.
mEq stands for milliequivalent.
Sl, buccal, EC denote methods of drug administration (sublingual, between cheek and gum, enteric-coated).
Various forms include tab (tablet), cap (capsule), oint (ointment), supp (suppository), sol (solution).

Eye and Ear Medication Monikers

OU: both eyes
OD: right eye
OS: left eye
Otic: related to the ear
Ophth: pertaining to the eyes

Medication Administration Guidelines

Seven Rights of Medication Administration include Client, Time, Medication, Dose, Route, Documentation, and Refusal.
Six Components of a Physician Order: Client's full name, Date of order, Medication, Dosage (with Frequency), Route, and Physician's signature.

Medication Administration Responsibilities

QMAP stands for Qualified Medication Administration Person.
Monitoring tasks: remind clients to take their medication, observe them, and document observations.
Administering involves assisting with ingestion or application of medications and ensuring proper documentation.
Self-administration allows clients to take medication without assistance and does not require written records.

Classes and Effects of Medications

Purpose of drugs: prevent/treat disease, alleviate symptoms, aid in diagnosis, and restore normal function.
Difference between solution (homogeneous mixture) and suspension (heterogeneous, requires shaking before use).
Enteric-coated tablets dissolve in the small intestine, preventing dissolution by stomach acid.

Controlled Substances and Safety Protocols

Controlled substances include narcotics, depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogens as per the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act.
QMAP responsibilities for controlled substances entail double locking, double checking, and double signing.
Information sources for medication include pharmacists, package inserts, and Physician Drug References.

Drug Action and Naming

Local drug action targets specific body parts (e.g., Lidocaine patch); systemic drug action affects the whole body (e.g., Tylenol).
Generic names refer to universal names of medications; Trade names are patented names for marketing purposes.
Therapeutic Effect signifies intended outcomes of medications; side effects are natural, expected results, while adverse effects are unexpected reactions like anaphylaxis.

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This quiz focuses on essential measurement conversions and common abbreviations used in medication administration. Test your knowledge on units, drug forms, and their meanings to ensure accurate understanding in a healthcare setting.