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SIG Codes
PTCB Flash Cards; SIG Codes
| SIG Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 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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