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Sig Codes
Question | Answer |
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prn | as needed |
qid | four times a day |
qd | daily, once a day |
apap | acetaminophen |
bid | twice a day |
tid | three times a day |
disp | dispense |
ss | sliding scale |
s/s | sign and symptoms |
hs | at bedtime |
sig | directions |
cap | capsule |
po | by mouth |
d | day |
qam | in the morning |
q4h | every four hours |
w/ | with |
g, gm | gram |
gr | grain |
IM | intramuscular |
IV | intravenous |
h | hour |
ac | before meals |
kg | kilogram |
L | liter |
mcg | microgram |
OTC | over the counter |
mg | milligram |
ml | millimeter |
oz | ounce |
q or Q | every, each |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
NR | no refill, no repeat |
qh | every hour |
qod | every other day |
tab | tablet |
Rx | prescription |
top | topical |
SL, sl | sublingual |
supp | suppository |
SQ, SC | subcutaneous |
asap | as soon as possible |
lbs | pounds |
tsp | teaspoon |
tbsp , Tbp | tablespoon |
pt | pint |
gal | gallon |
qt | quart |