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Sig Codes Mod 1-7

Sig Codes

QuestionAnswer
AC before meals
AD right ear
AD LIB as desired
APAP acetaminophen
AS left ear
ASA aspirin
ATC aroound the clock
AU both ears
AWP average wholesale price
BID twice a day
C with
CAP capsule
IR immediate release
D/C discontinue
DAW dispense as written
EC enteric coated
ER extended release
GM gram
GR grain
GTT drop
HCTZ hydrochlorothiazide
HR hour
HS bedtime
HX history
IM intramuscular
IV intravenous
IVP intravenous push
IVPB intravenous piggy back
K potassium
KG kilogram
MCG microgram
MDI metered dose inhaler
MG milligram
ML milliliter
N/V nausea and vomiting
NKA no known allergies
NKDA no known drug allergies
NPO nothing by mouth
NTG nitroglycerine
OD right eye
OS left eye
OTC over-the-counter
OU both eyes
P after
PC after meals
PM afternoon
PO by mouth
PRN as needed
Q every
Q4H every 4 hours
QID four times a day
QOD every other day
QPM every night
QAM every morning
QS quantity sufficient
QW every week
R or RR rectally or perrectum
RX prescription
W/O without
SC subcutaneous
SL sublingual
SS half
STAT immediately
SUPP suppository
TPN total parenteral nutrition
PA prior authorization
TBSP tablespoon
TCN tetracycline
TID three times a day
TSP teaspoon
U unit
UD as directed
UNG ointment
URI upper respiratory infection
UTI urinary tract infection
V or PV vaginally or pervagina
DNE do not exceed
PSE pseudoephedrine
NTE not to exceed
U&C usual and customary
WA while awake
SOB short of breath
CHF congestive heart failure
COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
HBP high blood pressure
ACHS before meals and at bedtime
BP blood pressure
BM bowel movement
TEMP temperature
AAA apply topically to affected area
DUR drug usage or ultilization review
PCN penicillin
QD everyday or daily
QH every hour
SUSP suspension
Q6H every 6 hours
Created by: kaynette89
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