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Define the following medical abbreviations:
 
  a. NPO:
  b. IV:
  c. IM:
  d. ID (route):
  e. NG:
  f. PO:
  g. SL:
  h. subcut:
  i. stat: j. bid:

Question 2

Write the metric equivalents: milliliters to liter: _____________
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

a. Nothing by mouth
b. Intravenous
c. Intramuscular
d. Intradermal
e. Nasogastric
f. By mouth
g. Sublingual
h. Subcutaneous
i. Immediately
j. Twice a day; two times a day

Answer to Question 2

1000 mL = 1 liter



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