Sig Code Flashcards
1
Q
1°, 2°
A
1 hour, 2 hours, etc
2
Q
a
A
before
3
Q
aa
A
of each
4
Q
ac
A
before meals (“before a meal” if once daily dosing)
5
Q
ad
A
right ear as directed (used occasionally in error)
6
Q
as
A
left ear
7
Q
cap
A
capsule(s)
8
Q
bid
A
twice daily
9
Q
apl
A
applicatorful (for vaginal creams)
10
Q
aq
A
water
11
Q
AM
A
morning
12
Q
c
A
with
13
Q
C
A
100
14
Q
au
A
both ears
15
Q
amp
A
ampules
16
Q
cc
A
cubic centimeter (same as milliliter or ml)
17
Q
cd
A
cycle day (menstrual cycle)
18
Q
cid
A
fives times daily (rarely used now)
19
Q
cmpd
A
compound
20
Q
cr
A
cream
21
Q
d
A
daily or day
22
Q
DAW
A
Dispense as Written (no generic)
23
Q
DC, dc, d/c
A
discontinue (or discharge from hospital)
24
Q
disp
A
dispense
25
Q
DS
A
double strength
26
Q
dx
A
diagnosis
27
Q
elix
A
elixir
28
Q
eq
A
equivalent
29
Q
et
A
and
30
Q
fid
A
five times daily
31
Q
5x/d
A
five times daily
32
Q
q
A
EVERY
33
Q
PC
A
AFTER A MEAL
34
Q
HS
A
AT BEDTIME
35
Q
PRN
A
AS NEEDED
36
Q
UD
A
AS DIRECTED
37
Q
QS
A
QUANTITY SUFFICIENT
38
Q
GTT
A
DROP
