CCMA MEASUREMENTS STUDY GUIDE

PO

by mouth

The 7 R's of administering Medication

Right patient Right medication Right dose Right time Right route Right documentation Right to refuse

IM

intramuscular

IN

intranasal

IP

intraperitoneal ( within the abdominal cavity)

2 tablespoons is equal to

1 oz

16 oz is equal to

1 pint

16 oz is equal to

1 pound

2 pints is equal to

1 quart

3 teaspoons is equal to

1 tablespoon

ID injections

10-15 degree angle and 25-27 gauge needle

1 kg is equal to

1000 grams

1 liter is equal to

1000 mL

1 gram is equal to

1000 mg

1 mg is equal to

1000 mpg

1 gram is equal to

15 grains

1 kg is equal to

2.2 pounds

1 1/2 inch

21 G needle

1 inch

22 G needle

5/8 inch

25 G

3/8 inch

26 G needle

1/2 inch

27 G needle

1 oz is equal to

30 grams

SubQ injections

45 degrees

1 pound is equal to

454 grams

IM injections

90 degrees

BUCC

Buccal (directed toward the cheek)

ID

Intradermal

IV

Intravenous

4 quarts is equal to

1 gallon

TP

Topical

cc is equal to

cm3

daily (Prescription writing)

daily (no abbreviation)

Q4h

every 4 hours

Q4-6h

every 4-6 hours

QHS

every bedtime

every other day (prescription writing)

every other day (no abbreviation)

Qwk

every week

QID/q.i.d

four times a day

Liquid Conversions

mL cc teaspoon tablespoon ounce pint gallon

Dry conversions

oz pound kg gram grains

PR

per rectum

SL

sublingual (beneath the tongue)

TID/t.i.d.

three times a day

Bid /b.i.d.

twice a day