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Sig abbrevations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| AAA | apply to affected area |
| ac | before meals |
| ad | right ear |
| am | morning |
| amp | ampule, ampul, ampicillin |
| APAP | acetaminophen |
| aq | aqueous |
| as | left ear |
| au | each ear, both ears |
| AUD | apply as directed |
| bid or b.i.d. | twice a day |
| BOT | bottle |
| BP | blood pressure |
| c | with |
| C or c | 100(roman numeral) |
| cap | capsule |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| cf | with food |
| CF | cough or cold formula |
| cm | centimeter |
| CPM | chlorpheniramine |
| cr or cre | cream |
| D or d | 500(roman numeral) |
| CR | controlled release |
| D/C or d/c or dc | discontinue |
| DA | delayed action |
| DAW | dispense as written |
| DC | diagnosis code |
| dil | dilute |
| disp | dispense |
| dL | deciliter |
| DM | dextromethorphan |
| DR | delayed release |
| DS | double strength |
| DV | daily value |
| EC or e.c. | enteric coated |
| ECT | enteric coated tablet |
| ER | extended release |
| fl | fluid |
| fl oz | fluid ounce |
| ft | foot |
| g or gm | gram |
| gr | grain |
| gal | gallon |
| GG | guaifenesin |
| GGPE | guaifenesin/phenylephrine |
| gtt | drop |
| h or hr | hour |
| H20 | water |
| HA | headache |
| HBP | high blood pressure |
| HC | hydrocortisone or hydrocodone |
| HCT or HCTZ | hydrochlorothiazide |
| hs | at bedtime |
| ht | height |
| HT or HTN | hypertension |
| I or i | 1(roman numeral) |
| IM | intramuscular |
| in | inch |
| inh | inhalation |
| INH | isoniazid |
| inj | inject |
| IR | immediate release |
| IT or ITCH | itching |
| IU or I.U. | international unit |
| IV | intravenous |
| K | potassium |
| KCL or KCl | potassium chloride |
| kg | kilogram |
| L or l | liter |
| L or l | 50(roman numeral) |
| LA | long acting |
| lb | pound |
| liq | liquid |
| lot | lotion |
| m | meter |
| M or m | 1000(roman numeral) |
| m2 | meters squared |
| mcg | microgram |
| mcL | microliter |
| MDI | metered dose inhaler |
| MDP | medrol dose pack |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| Mg or Mag | magnesium |
| mg | milligram |
| mg/dL | milligrams of substance per deciliter of blood |
| mL | milliliter |
| mm Hg | millimeter of mercury |
| MTX | methotrexate |
| MVI | multi-vitamin or multiple vitamins |
| N/A | not available |
| N&V or N/V or NV | nausea and vomiting |
| NA | nausea |
| Na | sodium |
| NaCl | sodium chloride |
| NaHCO3 | sodium bicarbonate |
| NDC | national drug code |
| NEB or neb | nebulizer |
| No. or no. | number |
| Nos. or nos. | numbers |
| noct | night |
| NPH | N insulin (Humulin N or Novolin N)(intermediate acting) |
| npo | nothing by mouth |
| NPI | national provider identifier |
| NR or N.R. or NRF | no refill |
| NS | nasal spray or normal saline(0.9% sodium chloride) |
| NTG | nitroglycerin |
| od | right eye |
| ODT | orally disintegrating tablet |
| oint | ointment |
| OP or OPH or OPHT or OPHTH | ophthalmic |
| os | left eye |
| OTC | over the counter |
| ou | both eyes |
| oz | ounce |
| PA | prior authorization |
| PB or Pb | phenobarbital |
| pc | after meals |
| PCN | penicillin |
| pct | percent |
| PD | pediatric drop |
| PED | pediatric |
| PEG | polyethylene glycol(laxative) |
| per | by or through |
| pH | a measure of how acidic or basic a substance is |
| pkd | packaged |
| pkg | package |
| pkt | packet |
| pm | evening |
| PMS | premenstrual syndrome |
| PNV | prenatal vitamins |
| po | by mouth |
| pp | postprandial(after eating) |
| PR | per rectum |
| PSE | pseudoephedrine |
| pt | pint |
| pt or pt. | patient |
| PTU | propylthiouracil |
| q | every |
| qam | every morning |
| qd | every day |
| 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 |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
| qid | four times a day |
| qod | every other day |
| qpm | every evening |
| q 8pm | every day at 8pm |
| qs or QS or Q.S. | quantity sufficient |
| qt | quart |
| qty | quantity |
| qw | every week |
| R | rectum |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RF | refill |
| Rx | prescription |
| s | without |
| SA | sustained action |
| sc | subcutaneous |
| sig | signa(directions for using prescription) |
| SL | sublingual |
| SMZ-TMP | sulfamethoxazole/triethoprim |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| SOD | sodium |
| sq | subcutaneous |
| sol | solution |
| SR | sustained release |
| ss | one half(roman numeral) |
| stat | immediately |
| subq | subcutaneous |
| sup | suppository |
| susp | suspension |
| syr | syrup |
| SYR | syringe |
| tab | tablet |
| tac | triamcinolone |
| tud | take as directed |
| uat | until all taken |
| tbsp | tablespoonful |
| TCN | tetracycline |
| tiw | three times a week |
| TMP | trimethoprim |
| top | topical |
| tr | timed release |
| tsp | teaspoonful |
| U | units |
| UAD | use as directed |
| UAT | until all taken |
| ud | as directed |
| ut dict | as directed |
| ung | ointment |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| V or v | 5(roman numeral) |
| vag | vaginally |
| w/ | with |
| w/o | without |
| WA | while awake |
| WH | wheezing |
| wk | week |
| wt | weight |
| WZ | wheezing |
| X or x | 10(roman numeral) |
| x | times |
| x 1 RF | times one refill |
| XL | extra long |
| XR | extended release |
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