Decoding Pharmacy Technician Sig Codes

What does 'a.s.' stand for in medical prescriptions?

• Both ears

• Right ear

• Left ear

• Left eye

What does 'o.d.' represent in medical terminology?

• Left eye

• Right eye

• Every day

• Both eyes

What is the abbreviation for medication that should be taken twice a day?

• TID

• QD

• BID

• QID

What does 'QID' mean regarding medication frequency?

• Every other day

• Twice a day

• Three times a day

• Four times a day

What does 'p.c.' mean in the context of medication timing?

• As needed

• At bedtime

• After meals

• Before meals

What does 'a.c.' mean for medication timing?

• After meals

• Before meals

• At bedtime

• As needed

Which abbreviation indicates that a medication should be taken by mouth?

• PR

• IM

• PO

• IV

What does 'PRN' stand for?

• Every morning

• Before meals

• Every night

• As needed

What does 'D.A.W.' signify on a prescription?

• Take as needed

• May repeat

• Dispense as written

• Double strength

What does 'Q.S.' mean in the context of preparing medications?

• As quickly as possible

• Quantity sufficient

• Every second

• As slowly as possible