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Sig Codes
Sig Codes from Chapter 5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| AAA | apply to the affected area |
| AC | before meals |
| AD | right ear |
| AM | morning, in the morning |
| AMP | ampule or ampul |
| APAP | acetaminophen |
| QQ or H2O | aqueous (water) |
| AS | left ear |
| AU | each ear, both ear |
| AUD | apply as directed |
| BID | twice a day |
| BP | blood pressure |
| C | with |
| CAP | capsule |
| CC | cubic centimeter |
| CF or WF | with food |
| CM | centimeter |
| CR or CRE | cream |
| CR | controlled release |
| D/C or d/c | discontinue |
| DA | delayed action |
| DAW | dispense as written |
| IDC | DIAGNOSIS CODE |
| DISP | dispense |
| DM | dextromethorphan |
| DR | delayed release |
| EC or ECT | enteric coated |
| ER | extended release |
| FL OZ | fluid ounce |
| G or Gm | gram |
| GR | grain |
| GTT | drop |
| H or HR | hour |
| HBP | high blood pressure |
| HCT or HCTZ | hydrochlorothiazide |
| HS | at bedtime |
| IM | Intramuscular |
| INH | inhalation |
| IR | immediate release |
| IU or I.U. | international unit |
| IV | intravenous |
| K or KCL | potassium |
| Kg | kilogram |
| L | literally |
| LB | Pound |
| LIQ | liquid |
| LOT | lotion |
| M | meter |
| MCG | microgram |
| MDI | metered dose inhaler |
| MDP | Medrol Dose Pack |
| MEQ | miiequivalent |
| MG | milligram |
| ML | Milliliter |
| MVI | multi-vitamins |
| N/A | nausea |
| NaCI | sodium Chloride (salt) |
| NDC | national drug code |
| NEB | nebulizer treatment |
| NPI | National Provider Identifier |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NR or NRF | no refill |
| NTG | Nitroglycerin |
| OD | right eye |
| OPT | orally disintegrating tablet |
| OINT | ointment |
| OP or OPH or OPHT | ophthalmic |
| OS | left eye |
| OTC | over the counter |
| OU | each eye both eyes |
| PA | prior authorization |
| PC | after meals |
| PCN | penicillin |
| PED | pediatric |
| PEG | Polyethylene glycol (a laxative) |
| PM | evening, in the evening, after noon |
| PO | by mouth |
| PR | per rectum, by rectum |
| PRN | as needed |
| PT | patient |
| Q | every, each |
| QD | every day, each day, daily |
| QAM | every morning |
| QDAM | every day in the morning |
| QDPM | every day in the evening |
| QH | every hour |
| Q12H | every 12 hours |
| Q2-3H | every 2 to 3 hours |
| Q24H | every 24 hours |
| Q2-4H | every 2 to 4 hours |
| Q4H or Q4 | every 4 hours |
| Q4-6H | every 4 to 6 hours |
| Q6H or Q6 | every 6 hours |
| QID | four times a day |
| QOD | every other day |
| QPM | every evening |
| QTY | quantity |
| QW | every week once a week |
| RF | Refill |
| RX | Prescription |
| S | without |
| SA | sustained action |
| SC | Subcutaneous, under the skin |
| SL | sublingual, under the tongue |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| SQ or SUBQ | subcutaneous, under the skin |
| SR | Sustained release |
| SUP or SUPP | suppository |
| TAB or T | Tablet |
| TUD | take as directed |
| TAT | until all taken |
| TBSP | Tablespoonful |
| TID or T.I.D | 3 x a day |
| TIW or T.I.W | 3 x a week |
| TOP | topical |
| TR | timed-release |
| TSP | teaspoonful |
| TUD | take as directed |
| U | units |
| UAD | use as directed |
| UAT | until all Taken |
| UD | as directed |
| UT DICT | as directed |
| UTI | Urinary tract infection |
| VAG | vaginally |
| W/ | with |
| W/O | without |
| WA | while awake |
| XR | EXTENDED RELEASE |
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