Pharmacy Tech Study - Sig Codes
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What does the sig code 'Q' stand for?

  • every day
  • every (correct)
  • every evening
  • every hour

What does 'QH' mean?

  • every evening
  • daily
  • every morning
  • every hour (correct)

What does 'QAM' represent?

  • twice a day
  • every morning (correct)
  • every evening
  • every day

What does 'QPM' stand for?

<p>every evening (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'QHS' mean?

<p>every bedtime (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'QD'?

<p>every day (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'QOD' represent?

<p>every other day (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'QWK' indicate?

<p>every week (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'QMO' stand for?

<p>every month (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'BID' mean?

<p>twice a day (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'TID' represent?

<p>three times a day (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'QID'?

<p>four times a day (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Q23H' mean?

<p>every two to three hours (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'D' stand for?

<p>daily (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '5XD' represent?

<p>five times a day (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'X1DO' mean?

<p>for one dose (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '2XW' indicate?

<p>twice a week (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '2XM' mean?

<p>twice a month (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'STAT' mean?

<p>for immediate use (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'MWF' represent?

<p>Monday, Wednesday, Friday (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'c' stand for?

<p>with (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'AC' mean?

<p>before a meal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PC' signify?

<p>after a meal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PRN' stand for?

<p>as needed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'VD' mean?

<p>as directed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'AA' signify?

<p>of each (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'QS' mean?

<p>quantity sufficient (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'GTT' refer to?

<p>drop (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'TBSP' refer to?

<p>tablespoon (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'TSP' stand for?

<p>teaspoon (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Oz' refer to?

<p>ounce (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Gm' mean?

<p>gram (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Kg' refer to?

<p>kilogram (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'lb' stand for?

<p>pound (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ml' stand for?

<p>milliliter (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'L' refer to?

<p>liter (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'G' indicate?

<p>gallon (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'OD' stand for?

<p>right eye (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'OS' refer to?

<p>left eye (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'OU' indicate?

<p>both eyes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'AL' mean?

<p>right ear (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'AD' signify?

<p>left ear (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'AU' mean?

<p>both ears (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PO' signify?

<p>by mouth/orally (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'SL' mean?

<p>under the tongue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'NG' represent?

<p>nasogastric (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'BUCCAL' mean?

<p>cheek (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PR' stand for?

<p>rectally (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PV' signify?

<p>vaginally (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'SUPP' mean?

<p>suppository (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'TAB' mean?

<p>tablet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CAP' represent?

<p>capsule (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'IM' mean?

<p>intramuscular (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'SQ' signify?

<p>subcutaneous (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'IV' stand for?

<p>intravenous (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'IC' represent?

<p>intracardiac (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'INJ' mean?

<p>injection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ATC' signify?

<p>around the clock (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'AMHS' represent?

<p>in the morning and at bedtime (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'AMPM' indicate?

<p>in the morning and the evening (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'BDA' stand for?

<p>before dental appointment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'BP' signify?

<p>for blood pressure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CD' mean?

<p>for cramping and diarrhea (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CG' represent?

<p>for cough (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CGWZ' indicate?

<p>for cough and wheeze (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CMD' mean?

<p>must call doctor for appointment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CONG' refer to?

<p>for congestion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CONS' mean?

<p>for constipation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CP' signify?

<p>for chest pain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'DISR' stand for?

<p>discard remainder (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'DZ' represent?

<p>for dizziness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'HA' mean?

<p>for headache (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'HBP' signify?

<p>for high blood pressure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'HTN' refer to?

<p>for hypertension (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'INF' mean?

<p>for infection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'MOS' stand for?

<p>morning of surgery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'NA' signify?

<p>for nausea (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'NV' refer to?

<p>nausea and vomiting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PCHS' indicate?

<p>after meals and at bedtime (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PRCPDR' represent?

<p>as needed for congestion and drainage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PRP or PP' stand for?

<p>as needed for pain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PRSP' signify?

<p>as needed for severe pain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PTS' mean?

<p>prior to surgery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'REF' represent?

<p>Keep Refrigerated (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'SP' signify?

<p>for severe pain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'SEREF' mean?

<p>Shake well &amp; refrigerate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'TAT' indicate?

<p>until finished (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'UF' stand for?

<p>until finished (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'UG' signify?

<p>until gone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'WA' mean?

<p>while awake (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'WB' signify?

<p>with breakfast (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'WD' mean?

<p>with dinner (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'WF' indicate?

<p>with food (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'WFM' signify?

<p>with food or milk (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'WL' stand for?

<p>with lunch (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'WM' mean?

<p>with meals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'WW' signify?

<p>with water (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'WZ' indicate?

<p>for wheezing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'X7' mean?

<p>for 7 days (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'X10' signify?

<p>for 10 days (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Q

Indicates that the medication should be administered every time it is ordered.

QH

Administered every hour.

QAM

Dosing every morning.

QPM

Dosing every evening.

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QHS

Dosage at bedtime.

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QD

Administered every day.

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QOD

Given every other day.

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QWK

Administered weekly.

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QMO

Dosage every month.

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BID

Taken twice daily.

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TID

Taken three times daily.

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QID

Administered four times daily.

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Q23H

Dosing every two to three hours.

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c

Indicates 'with.'

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AC

Administered before meals.

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PC

Given after meals.

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PRN

As needed dosing.

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VD

As directed by healthcare provider.

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AA

Indicating 'of each.'

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QS

Quantity sufficient for medications.

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GTT

Refers to a drop (liquid measurement).

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TBSP

Measurement for tablespoon.

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TSP

Measurement for teaspoon.

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OD

Right eye dosage.

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OS

Left eye dosage.

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OU

Both eyes dosage.

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PO

Administered by mouth.

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SL

Administered under the tongue.

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TAB

Tablets.

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CAP

Capsules.

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IM

Intramuscular administration.

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Study Notes

Sig Codes for Pharmacy Tech

  • Q: Indicates every occurrence
  • QH: Administered every hour
  • QAM: Dosing every morning
  • QPM: Dosing every evening
  • QHS: Dosage at bedtime
  • QD: Administered every day
  • QOD: Given every other day
  • QWK: Administered weekly
  • QMO: Dosage every month
  • BID: Taken twice daily
  • TID: Taken three times daily
  • QID: Administered four times daily
  • Q23H: Dosing every two to three hours
  • D: Daily dosing
  • 5XD: Given five times a day
  • X1DO: For one dose only
  • 2XW: Taken twice a week
  • 2XM: Administered twice a month
  • STAT: Must be taken immediately
  • MWF: Taken on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
  • c: Indicates "with"
  • AC: Administered before meals
  • PC: Given after meals
  • PRN: As needed dosing
  • VD: As directed by healthcare provider
  • AA: Indicating "of each"
  • QS: Quantity sufficient for medications
  • GTT: Refers to a drop (liquid measurement)
  • TBSP: Measurement for tablespoon
  • TSP: Measurement for teaspoon
  • Oz: Ounce
  • Gm: Gram
  • Kg: Kilogram
  • lb: Pound
  • Ml: Milliliter
  • L: Liter
  • G: Gallon

Eye, Ear, and Route Administration Codes

  • OD: Right eye dosage
  • OS: Left eye dosage
  • OU: Both eyes dosage
  • AL: Right ear dosage
  • AD: Left ear dosage
  • AU: Both ears dosage
  • PO: Administered by mouth
  • SL: Administered under the tongue
  • NG: Nasogastric administration
  • BUCCAL: Administered via the cheek
  • PR: Administered rectally
  • PV: Administered vaginally
  • SUPP: Referring to suppository forms

Forms of Medication

  • TAB: Tablets
  • CAP: Capsules
  • IM: Intramuscular administration
  • SQ: Subcutaneous administration
  • IV: Intravenous administration
  • IC: Intracardiac administration
  • INJ: Injection

Administration Timing Codes

  • ATC: Given around the clock
  • AMHS: In the morning and at bedtime
  • AMPM: Taken in the morning and evening
  • BDA: Prior to dental appointments

Symptom-Specific Dosage Instructions

  • BP: For blood pressure issues
  • CD: For cramping and diarrhea
  • CG: For cough
  • CGWZ: For cough and wheezing
  • CMD: Must contact doctor for appointment
  • CONG: For congestion
  • CONS: For constipation
  • CP: For chest pain
  • DISR: Discard remainder after use
  • DZ: For dizziness
  • HA: For headache
  • HBP: For high blood pressure
  • HTN: For hypertension
  • INF: For infection
  • NA: For nausea
  • NV: For nausea and vomiting
  • PCHS: After meals and at bedtime

Usage and Storage Instructions

  • PRCPDR: As needed for congestion and drainage
  • PRP or PP: As needed for pain
  • PRSP: As needed for severe pain
  • PTS: Prior to surgery
  • REF: Must keep refrigerated
  • SP: For severe pain
  • SEREF: Shake well and refrigerate

Additional Instructions

  • TAT: Until all doses are taken
  • UF: Until finished
  • UG: Until gone
  • WA: While awake
  • WB: With breakfast
  • WD: With dinner
  • WF: With food
  • WFM: With food or milk
  • WL: With lunch
  • WM: With meals
  • WW: With a full glass of water
  • WZ: For wheezing
  • X7: For a duration of 7 days
  • X10: For a duration of 10 days

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