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sig codes ayres
sig codes for Pharmacy Tech
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| qod | every other day |
| DAW | dispense as written |
| pr | rectally, into the rectum |
| gtt | drop |
| oz | ounce |
| qs | a sufficient quantity |
| / | per |
| ung | ointment |
| h | hour |
| ad | right ear |
| IV | intravenous |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
| MDI | metered dose inhaler |
| tbsp | tablespoonful |
| mcg | microgram |
| po | by mouth |
| neb | nebulizer |
| ou | both eyes |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| TID | three times a day |
| vag | vaginally, in the vagina |
| tsp | teaspoonful |
| BID | twice a day |
| hs | at bedtime |
| os | left eye |
| 1 | one hour |
| ut dict., u.d. | as directed |
| qam | every morning |
| qd | every day |
| tab | tablet |
| prn | as needed |
| susp | surpension |
| ac | before food, before meals |
| stat | immediately |
| au | both ears |
| as | left ear |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| od | right eye |
| top | topically, locally |
| pc | after food, after meals |
| am, AM | morning |
| pm, PM | afternoon or evening |
| asap | as soon as possible |
| d | day, daily |
| q | each, every |
| T, TT | one, two, etc |
| min | minute |
| q____h | every___hour(s) |
| prf | as needed for |
| wa | while awake |
| wf | with food |
| cr,cm | cream |
| aa | of each |
| ad lib | as desired |
| cm | centimeter |
| f, fl | fluid |
| f, oz | fluid ounce |
| g, d, gm, gr | gram |
| IU | international units |
| kcal | kilocalorie |
| kg | kilogram |
| lb | pound |
| L | liter |
| Mcg | micogram |
| mg | milligram |
| ml, mL | millilter |
| pt | pint |
| q.s. | a sufficent quantity to make |
| q.s. ad | add sufficint quantity make |
| qt | quart |
| qty | quantity |
| ss | one-half |
| temp | temperature |
| x | time |
| y | years |
| p | after |
| > | greater than |
| = | equal to |
| DS | double strength |
| tat | all taken |
| en | each nostril |
| ec | enteric coated |
| n/v | nausea & vomiting |
| ud | as directed |
| c/w | coughing and wheezing |
| amp | ampule |
| aq, aqua | water |
| caps | capsules |
| EC | enteric coated |
| elix | elixir |
| inj | injection |
| liq | liquid |
| supp | suppository |
| SR, XR, XL | slow/extended release |
| Syr, syr | syrup |
| c, w/ | with |
| c.c. | cubic centimeter |
| comp | compound |
| DSW | Dextrose 5% in water |
| Disp. | Dispense |
| emuls. | Emulsion |
| ft. | feet |
| lot. | lotion |
| NR | no refill |
| \NS | normal saline |
| sig | write on, label |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| sol. | Solution |
| s | without |
| tinc | tincture |
| troche | lozenge |
| tuss | Cough |
| USP | United States Pharmacopea |
| IVP | intravenous push |
| et | and |
| BC | birth control |
| q 7 pm | every day at 7 pm |
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