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Sig codes/abbreviati
Sig codes and abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| I | 1 |
| V | 5 |
| X | 10 |
| L | 50 |
| C | 100 |
| D | 500 |
| M | 1000 |
| ss | 1/2 |
| Superscription | represented by the symbol "RX" |
| Inscription | name and strength of drug |
| Subscription | quantity of drug prescribed |
| Signa | contains directions to the patient which will appear on the medication container label |
| Insert | Rectally or vaginally (unwrap and insert) |
| Take | Oral dosage forms (not sublingual) |
| Instill | eye or ear drops |
| spray | nose, throat, or topical sprays |
| Use | As Directed |
| Place | Sublingual, eye, ear or nose drops |
| Apply | topical creams, ointments, lotion, or gel |
| Inhale | Oral or nasal sprays |
| Inject | Insulin and other injectables |
| Shampoo | Topical shampoo |
| q | every |
| qd | every day |
| bid | two times/twice daily |
| tid | three times daily |
| qid | four times daily |
| qod | every other day |
| h or hrs or 0 | hours |
| a with a line over it | before |
| p | after |
| qh | every hour |
| tiw | three times a week |
| ac | before meals |
| pc | after meals |
| c | with |
| s | without |
| pm | evening |
| qpm | every evening |
| q4h , q6-8h | every 4 hours, every 6-8 hours |
| am | morning |
| qam | every morning |
| hs | at bedtime |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
| wk | week |
| prn | as needed (for) |
| stat | now, immediately |
| ut. dict. or ud | as directed |
| d.t.d. | give of such dose |
| w.a. | while awake |
| a.t.c. | around the clock |
| postop | postoperatively |
| au | each ear, both ears |
| ad | right ear |
| as | left ear |
| ou | both eyes |
| od | right eye |
| os | left eye |
| po | by mouth |
| en | each nostril |
| sl | sublingually (under the tongue) |
| im | intramuscularly |
| iv | intravenously |
| pr or rect | rectally |
| pv | vaginally |
| subq, sq, or sc | subcutaneously |
| inj | injection |
| IVP | intravenous push |
| IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
| Top | topically, locally |
| ID | intradermal |
| aa | of each |
| ss | one-half |
| kilogram | kilogram |
| g | gram |
| mg | milligram |
| mcg | microgram |
| mEq | milliequivalents |
| gr | grain |
| lb | pound |
| gtt or gtts | drop or drops |
| qs | a sufficient quantity |
| qsad | a sufficient quantity up to |
| mOsm or mOsmol | milliosmoles |
| Tbsp. | tablespoonful |
| Tsp. | teaspoonful |
| u | units |
| fl oz | fluid ounce |
| fl dr. | fluid dram |
| ml or mL | milliliter |
| L | liter |
| oz | ounce |
| qt | quart |
| gal | gallon |
| pt | pint |
| c and c | cough and cold |
| n and v | nausea and vomiting |
| HA | headache |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| HBP | high blood pressure |
| HTN | hypertension |
| p | pain |
| temp or t | temperature |
| BS | blood sugar |
| HRT | hormone replacement therapy |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (not disorder) |
| CHD | coronary heart disease |
| DI | diabetes insipidus |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DX | diagnosis |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| SX | symptoms |
| caps | capsules |
| tab(s) | tablet(s) |
| Non rep or NR | do not repeat, no refill |
| DC or d/c | discontinue or discharge |
| disp | dispense |
| S. or Signa or sig | write directions |
| et | and |
| M. | mix |
| ft. | make |
| ung. | ointment |
| aaa | apply to affected area |
| ad lib. | at pleasure |
| supp | suppository |
| aq dist or DW | distilled water |
| susp | suspension |
| tinct. | tincture |
| syr. | syrup |
| sol. | solution |
| sat. | saturated |
| pulv. | a powder |
| admin | administer |
| No. | number |
| Pt | patient |
| Rep | repeat |
| Amp | ampule |
| NMT | not more than |
| Rx | recipe, you take |
| USP | United States Pharmacopeia |
| NTG | nitroglycerin |
| ASA | aspirin |
| liq | liquid, solution |
| el., elix. | elixir |
| aq. | water |
| comp. | compound |
| NS | normal saline |
| BSA | body surface area |
| ex aq | in water |
| gl aq | glass of water |
| IU | international units |
| m2 or M2 | square meter |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| vol | volume |
| Page 46, I don't know how to put in all the symbols, so know these | 1 tsp (5 ml), 2 tbsp. (30 ml or 1 fl.oz.), none, greater than, less than, increase, decrease, hours, primary, secondary |
| L in a circle | left |
| R in a circle | right |
| @ | at |
| triangle | change |
| ' | minutes |
| " | seconds |
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