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Signa Abbreviations
Signa Code Abbreviations and various other med abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| a or ā | before |
| a.a. or aa | of each |
| a.c. or ac | before meals |
| a.d. | right ear |
| a.s. | left ear |
| a.u. | both ears |
| ad | to make |
| am | morning |
| amp | ampule |
| appl | apply or application |
| aq | water |
| aq.ad | add water |
| bid | twice a day |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BSA | body surface area |
| c | with |
| caps | capsule |
| comp | compound |
| CV | cardiovascular |
| CVA | cardiovascular accident |
| d | day or daily |
| D5W | dextrose 5% in water |
| DAW | dispense as written |
| dil. | diluent or dilute |
| disp | dispense |
| DR | delayed release |
| DS | double strength |
| dx | diagnosis |
| EC | enteric coated |
| elix. | elixir |
| eMAR | electronic medicine administration record |
| f or fl | fluid |
| g or G or gm | gram |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| gr | grain |
| GT | gastric tube |
| gtt | drops |
| h or hr | hour |
| h.s. or hs | at bedtime |
| HA | headache |
| HR | heart rate |
| i.m. or IM | intramuscular |
| i.v. or IV | intravenous |
| i.v.p or IVP | intravenous push |
| inj | inject |
| IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
| JC or TJC | The Joint Commission |
| kg | kilogram |
| KVO | keep vein open |
| L | liter |
| LA | long acting |
| lb | pound |
| liq | liquid |
| lot | lotion |
| LR | lactated ringers |
| MAR | medicine administration record |
| mcg | microgram |
| MDI | metered dose inhaler |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| mg | milligram |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| min | minute |
| mL | milliliter |
| mm | millimeter |
| neb | nebulizer |
| ngt or NGT | nasogastric tube |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NS | normal saline |
| NVD | nausea, vomiting, diarrhea |
| o.d. | right eye |
| o.s. | left eye |
| o.u. | both eyes |
| oint | ointment |
| OTC | over the counter |
| oz | ounce |
| p | after |
| p.c. or pc | after meals |
| PM | night time |
| po | by mouth |
| PR | per rectum |
| prn | as needed |
| q | every or each |
| q.d. | each day |
| q.s. or qs | sufficient quantity |
| q ___ h | every ___ hours |
| qid | four times a day |
| qsad | sufficient quantity to make |
| s | without |
| SC or SQ | subcutaneous |
| sig | signa- to write |
| SL | sublingual |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| SR | sustained release |
| stat | immediately |
| supp | suppository |
| susp | suspension |
| sx | symptoms |
| syr | syrup |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| tid | three times a day |
| tinc | tincture |
| TKO | to keep open |
| top | topical |
| TPN or CPN | total (or complete) parenteral nutrition |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| tx | treatment |
| u.d. | as directed |
| UD | unit dose |
| ung | ointment |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| vag | vaginal |
| XR | extended release |
| y.o. or yo | years old |
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ali.j.rix
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