Understanding Pharmacy Sig Codes Quiz

What does the pharmacy sig code "BID" stand for?

• Three times a day

• Twice a day

• Four times a day

• Once a day

Which abbreviation is commonly used in pharmacy to indicate "by mouth"?

• IM

• PO

• IV

• SC

What does the abbreviation "PRN" mean in pharmacy instructions?

• As needed

• After meals

• Before meals

• Every night

The sig code "QID" instructs a patient to take medication how often?

• Once daily

• Twice daily

• Three times daily

• Four times daily

What does the abbreviation "gtt" refer to in pharmacy?

• Tablet

• Drop

• Capsule

• Ointment

If a prescription says "1 tab PO QD", how should the medication be taken?

• One tablet by mouth every day

• One tablet by mouth every other day

• One tablet by mouth four times a day

• One tablet by mouth as needed

A doctor writes "1 cap TID PC". What does this mean?

• One capsule three times a day before meals

• One capsule three times a day after meals

• One capsule twice a day after meals

• One capsule once a day after meals

If a medication is to be taken "QHS", when should it be administered?

• Every morning

• Every night at bedtime

• Every hour

• Every week

A prescription reads "2 gtt OU BID". How should the patient use the medication?

• Two drops in the right eye twice a day

• Two drops in both eyes twice a day

• Two drops in the left eye twice a day

• Two drops in both ears twice a day

Which of the following best describes the abbreviation "SL" in pharmacy?

• Apply to skin

• Take with food

• Place under the tongue

• Take with water