Understanding Pharmacy Sig Codes

What does the pharmacy sig code "BID" mean?

• Take three times a day

• Take twice a day

• Take once a day

• Take four times a day

Which sig code is used to indicate "by mouth"?

• PR

• PO

• SL

• IM

What does the sig code "QHS" instruct the patient to do?

• Take every hour

• Take at bedtime

• Take every other day

• Take in the morning

The sig code "TID" stands for:

• Take once daily

• Take twice daily

• Take three times daily

• Take four times daily

If a prescription says "1 tab PO QID," how many tablets should the patient take in one day?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

A prescription reads "1 cap PO Q8H." How many capsules will the patient take in one day?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 6

A patient is prescribed "1 tab PO TID PRN pain." If the patient experiences pain only in the morning and evening, how should they use the medication?

• Take one tablet three times daily regardless of pain

• Take one tablet as needed when pain occurs, up to three times daily

• Take one tablet once daily

• Take one tablet every other day

A prescription says "1 tab PO QAM x 10 days." The patient forgets to take the medication on day 3. What should the patient do?

• Double the dose the next day

• Skip the missed dose and continue as scheduled

• Stop taking the medication

• Take two tablets at once immediately