Units and measures
mEq
milliequivalent
A unit of measure for electrolytes, expressing chemical combining capacity rather than mass.
How it gets tested
Recognition only at entrance level; the point is that it is not interchangeable with milligrams.
Related terms
Sitting the TEAS or the HESI A2? Find out what you actually know.
Free practice questions for every section of both exams, with an explanation after each answer. No account, no paywall.
Back to the full abbreviation list
Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by ATI (Assessment Technologies Institute), Elsevier, or any nursing program. TEAS® and HESI® are trademarks of their respective owners. Practice questions here are original study material, not the official exams.