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Sig Codes Mod 1-7
Sig Codes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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