SIG CODES Flashcards
1
Q
UNG
A
OINTMENT (type of dosage form)
-greasy feeling is left in the skin after being applied
2
Q
SUBQ, SC, & SQ
A
SUBCUTANEOUS (injection that is injected to the skin)
-insulin *for people who are diabetic
3
Q
PO
A
BY MOUTH OR ORALLY
4
Q
SL
A
SUBLINGUAL(pill that is put under the tongue, dissolved, and swallowed)
-the medication hits you faster than regularly swallowing a pill
5
Q
AQ
A
WATER (usually only used in compounding)
6
Q
SIGNA
A
SIG CODES (important information for the patient)
7
Q
kg
A
KILOGRAM (measurement)
8
Q
PC
A
AFTER MEALS
9
Q
INJ
A
INJECTION
10
Q
STAT
A
IMMEDIATELY (usually when talking about an antibiotic)
11
Q
RX
A
PRESCRIPTION
12
Q
Q
A
EVERY
13
Q
PRN
A
IF/AS NEEDED
14
Q
QT
A
QUART (usually used when compounding)
15
Q
TA, TAS, TAB, or TABS
A
TABLETS
