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