Chapter 14.2: Sig Codes
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how do you construct the perfect label using a standard structural formula?
action verb
quantity
dosage form
route
frequency
indication/context
what are some verbs used for standard oral medications (tab., cap., and oral liquids)?
t = take
d (da or detur) = give
dtd = give of such doses
what are some verbs used for topical and transdermals?
apply
m = misce or mix
mft = mix and make (for compounded Rxs)
what are some verbs used for suppositories and vag. creams?
insert for rectal (pr) and vag. (pv)
sometimes include “unwrap and insert”
what are some verbs used for drops?
for liquid drops (gtts), use “instill” or “place”
NEVER use take → systemic toxicity if consumed
what are some verbs used for complex/variable instructions?
ut dict, ud, or utd = use as directed
be sure to include full, specific instructions so pt knows what “as directed” means
what is SL?
sublingual or “dissolve under tongue”
what is OD (oculus dexter)?
right eye
what is OS (oculus sinister)?
left eye
what is OU (oculus uterque)?
both eyes
what is AD (auris dextra)?
right ear
what is AS (auris sinistra)?
left ear
what is AU (auris utraque)?
both ears
what does AD mean in a quantity or compounding context?
when next to quantity = up to
when compounding = to make
what does qs mean?
a sufficient quantity
what does “a” mean?
before
what does “aa” mean?
of each
what does “ac” mean?
before meals
what does “ad lib” mean?
as much as desired
what does “c” mean?
with
what does “d” mean?
give
what does “dtd” mean?
give of such doses
what does “f, ft” mean?
make
what does “m” mean?
mix
what does “mft” mean?
mix and make
what does “no” mean?
number
what does “noct” mean?
night
what does “non rep, NIR” mean?
no refills
what does “p” mean?
after
what does “pc” mean?
after meals
what does “pr” mean
rectally
what does “qod” mean?
every other day
what does “qid” mean?
4x a day
what does “ss” mean?
1/2
what does “stat” mean?
now