sig code PCTB

utd, prn, ad lib, FPD

as directed, as needed, at pleasure, follow package directions

wk

weekly

ugt

ointment

bid, tid, qid

2 times daily, three times daily, four times daily

T

temp

syr, susp., elix, sol, fl

syrup, suspension, elixer, solution, fluid

supp, rect

suppository, rectal

stat

at once

ss

one-half

sl

sublingual

s

without

r, l,

right, left,

q, qd, qh

every, every day, every hour

qod, hs, am, NOCT, pm

every other week, at bedtime, morning, night, evening

post, post op

after, after surgery

po, npo

by mouth, nothing by mouth

pc, ac

after meals, before meals

N & V

nausea and vomiting

MOM, NSAID, PCN, ASA

milk of magnesia, anti inflammatory non steroid, penicillin, aspirin

NR

no refills

meq

microequivallant

HR, hr,

heart rate, hour,

CHF, COPD, HA, MCI SOB

congestive heart failure,Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease , headache, myocardial infarction, shortness of breath

hs

at bedtime,

DUR, DAW

drug utilization review, dispense as written

cc

mililiter

T, cap

tablet, capsule

c

with

aq dist

distilled water

aa, AAA, a

of each, apply to affected area, before

IM, IV, SQ

intramuscular, intravenous, subcutaneous (under skin)

OS, OU, OD

O=like eye

left eye, both eyes, right eye

AS, AU, AD

A=like ear

left ear, both ears, right ear

et

and

p

pain