Drug Form
tab
What is Tablet?
SL
What is Sublingual ?
x10
what is for 10 days ?
Ss
What is one half ?
Why do surgeons use hand signals during surgery, and why?
what is hand signals offer a clear and efficient way to communicate ?
ung
What is Ointment ?
intravenous
What is IV ?
as desired, freely
What is ad lib?
with
what is C ?
What instructions should you give your patient before performing the ECG/EKG?
What is Explanation of procedure, Clothing, Metal Removal, Skin Preparation and Relaxation ?
supp
What is Suppository ?
Sub Q
what is Subcutaneous ?
every hour of sleep, bedtime
What is qhs?
sos
what is if necessary ?
What does specific gravity measure in urine?
What is the concentration of dissolved substances, or solutes, in urine ?
Syrup
What is syr ?
AU
What is both ears ?
q8h
what is every 8 hour?
Apply to the Affected Area
What is aaa
List the laboratory tests that are divided into three phases?
what is pre-analytical phase, analytical phase, and post analytical phase ?
drop, drops
What is gtt, gtts ?
PR
What is rectally ?
6xd
What is 6 times a day ?
Label
What is Sig ?
What are the key principles of proper crutch fitting and how does this impact a patient's comfort and safety?
What is positioning the hand grips at a comfortable height, ensuring a slight bend in the elbow, and placing the crutches at the correct distance from the feet ?