PTCB Flash Cards; SIG Codes
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| aa | of each | ||||
| a.c. | before meals | ||||
| a.d. | right ear | ||||
| ad lib | at pleasure | ||||
| amp | ampule | ||||
| APAP | acetaminophen | ||||
| aq dist | distilled water | ||||
| a.s. | left ear | ||||
| ASA | acetylsalicylic acid; aspirin | ||||
| a.u. | each ear | ||||
| b.i.d. | twice daily | ||||
| BM | bowel movement | ||||
| BP | blood pressure | ||||
| BS | blood sugar | ||||
| c | with | ||||
| cap | capsule | ||||
| cc | cubic centimeter | ||||
| CHF | congestive heart failure | ||||
| cpd.; cmpd | compound | ||||
| Conc. | concentration | ||||
| D5W | dextrose 5% in water | ||||
| DAW | dispense as written | ||||
| DRG | diagnosis related group | ||||
| DS | double strength | ||||
| DTD | dispense of such dose | ||||
| DUE | drug utilization evaluation | ||||
| DUR | drug utilization review | ||||
| EC | enteric coated | ||||
| EL. | elix | ||||
| Ext. | extract | ||||
| Fl. | fluid | ||||
| G; gm. | gram | ||||
| gr. | grain | ||||
| gtt. | drop | ||||
| HA | headache; hyperalimentation | ||||
| hr | hour | ||||
| HR | heart rate | ||||
| h.s. | at bedtime | ||||
| IM | intramuscular | ||||
| IV | intravenous | ||||
| IVP | intravenous push | ||||
| IVPB | intravenous piggyback | ||||
| l. | left | ||||
| mcg | microgram | ||||
| MDI | metered dose inhaler | ||||
| mEq | milliequivalent | ||||
| m.ft. | mix and make | ||||
| MI | myocardial infraction | ||||
| MOM | milk of magnesia | ||||
| MR | may repeat | ||||
| N&V | nausea and vomitting | ||||
| Non Rep; NR | do not repeat; no renewals | ||||
| NPO | nothing by mouth | ||||
| NS | normal saline 0.9% | ||||
| NSAID | nonsteroidal; anti-inflammatory drugs | ||||
| o.d. | right eye | ||||
| oint | ointment | ||||
| oph.; ophth | ophthalmic | ||||
| o.s. | left eye | ||||
| o.u. | both eyes | ||||
| p.c. | after meals | ||||
| PCN | penicillin | ||||
| Ped | pediatric | ||||
| p.; per os | by mouth; orally | ||||
| post | after | ||||
| post op | after surgery | ||||
| PPI | patient package insert | ||||
| PR | per rectum | ||||
| PRN | as needed | ||||
| q | each; every | ||||
| q.d. | daily; every day | ||||
| q.h. | every hour | ||||
| q.h.s. | every bedtime | ||||
| q.i.d. | four times daily | ||||
| q.o.d. | every other day | ||||
| q.s. | a sufficient quantity | ||||
| q.wk. | every week | ||||
| r. | right | ||||
| rect; rec | rectal | ||||
| Rx | prescription; take | ||||
| s | without | ||||
| SC; s.q. | subcutaneous | ||||
| Sig | label; let it be labeled | ||||
| s.l. | sublingual | ||||
| sol.; soln. | solution | ||||
| SOS | may repeat if necessary | ||||
| ss | one-half | ||||
| STAT | at once; now | ||||
| sub-q | subcutaneous | ||||
| subling. | sublingual | ||||
| supp.; suppos | suppository | ||||
| susp. | suspension | ||||
| syr | syrup | ||||
| T | temperature | ||||
| tbsp. | tablespoon | ||||
| t.i.d. | three times daily | ||||
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition | ||||
| Tr.; tinct. | tincture | ||||
| tsp. | teaspoon | ||||
| ung.; ugt | ointment | ||||
| USP | United States Pharmacopoeia | ||||
| ut. dict. | as directed | ||||
| vag. | vaginal | ||||
| w.; wk | weekly |
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Created by:
Leah de los Reyes
on 2008-03-08