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Sig Codes
101
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| mg | milligram |
| mcg | microgram |
| G, gm | gram |
| kg | kilogram |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| L | liter |
| mL | mililiter |
| gtt, gtts | drop(s) |
| lbs, # | pounds |
| oz | ounces |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| Tbsp | tablespoon(ful) |
| fl.oz. | fluid ounces |
| c | cup |
| pt | pint |
| qt | quart |
| gal | gallon |
| gr | grain |
| dr | dram |
| tab, tabs | tablet(s) |
| cap, caps | capsule(s) |
| supp | suppository |
| syr | syrup |
| susp | suspension |
| sol'n | solution |
| inh | inhaler |
| spr | spray |
| ung | ointment |
| MDI | metered dose inhaler |
| Q, q | every |
| B.I.D. | twice a day |
| T.I.D. | three times a day |
| Q.I.D. | four times a day |
| prn | as needed |
| h.s. | bedtime |
| am | morning |
| pm | evening |
| ac | before meals |
| pc | after meals |
| po | oral by mouth |
| sl | sublingual |
| inj | injection |
| IV | intravenous |
| IM | intramuscular |
| top | topical |
| TD | transdermal |
| vag | vaginal |
| R, pr | rectal |
| _ C | with |
| _ s | without oes |
| npo | not by mouth |
| q.s. | quantity sufficient (add up to) |
| u.d | as directed |
| d/c | discountinue |
| sub Q , sub C | subcutaneous |
| oes | on empty stomach |
| q.d | every day |
| aaa | apply to affected area |
| a.d, ad AD | right ear |
| APAP | acetaminophen, Tylenol |
| a.s., as, AS | left ear |
| os | left eye |
| od | right eye |
| ou | both eyes |
| au | both ears |
| Htn | hypertenstion |
| DAW | dispense as written |
| IVP | intravenous push |
| IVPB | intravenous piggy back |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| STAT | immediately, now |
| SS | one half |
| q.o.d | every other day |
| ID | inradermal |