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Sig Codes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| prn | as needed |
| qid | four times a day |
| qd | daily, once a day |
| apap | acetaminophen |
| bid | twice a day |
| tid | three times a day |
| disp | dispense |
| ss | sliding scale |
| s/s | sign and symptoms |
| hs | at bedtime |
| sig | directions |
| cap | capsule |
| po | by mouth |
| d | day |
| qam | in the morning |
| q4h | every four hours |
| w/ | with |
| g, gm | gram |
| gr | grain |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| h | hour |
| ac | before meals |
| kg | kilogram |
| L | liter |
| mcg | microgram |
| OTC | over the counter |
| mg | milligram |
| ml | millimeter |
| oz | ounce |
| q or Q | every, each |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NR | no refill, no repeat |
| qh | every hour |
| qod | every other day |
| tab | tablet |
| Rx | prescription |
| top | topical |
| SL, sl | sublingual |
| supp | suppository |
| SQ, SC | subcutaneous |
| asap | as soon as possible |
| lbs | pounds |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| tbsp , Tbp | tablespoon |
| pt | pint |
| gal | gallon |
| qt | quart |