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WorksheetsStudent Study Guide: SIG Codes
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 23mins
SIG codes are _______________ instructions on prescriptions.
written
verbal
electronic
visual
They come mostly from __________ abbreviations.
Latin
Greek
French
Spanish
They must be __________ into plain English for patients.
translated
transferred
transcribed
transported
Example: Amoxicillin 500 mg PO TID × 10 days → Take 1 capsule by mouth __________ times a day for __________ days.
three, ten
two, five
four, seven
one, ten
PO = __________
by mouth
by injection
by vein
by skin
PR = __________
rectally
orally
intravenously
subcutaneously
SL = __________
sublingually
subcutaneously
intravenously
topically
IV = __________
intravenously
intravascularly
intraocularly
intramuscularly
IM = __________
intramuscularly
intravenously
intradermally
intraarterially
ID = __________
intradermally
intramuscularly
subcutaneously
orally
TOP = __________
topically
topic
topical
topper
OU / OD / OS = __________ / __________ / __________
both eyes, right eye, left eye
right eye, left eye, both eyes
left eye, right eye, both eyes
right eye, both eyes, left eye
AU / AD / AS = __________ / __________ / __________
both ears, right ear, left ear
right ear, left ear, both ears
left ear, both ears, right ear
both ears, left ear, right ear
⚠️ Eye vs. ear codes can be confused → dangerous __________!
errors
solutions
benefits
instructions
QD = __________
daily
weekly
monthly
hourly
BID = __________ daily
twice
once
thrice
four times
TID = __________ daily
three times
two times
four times
once
QID = __________ daily
four times
once
twice
thrice
Q4H / Q6H / Q8H = every __________, __________, or __________ hours
4, 6, 8
2, 4, 6
5, 7, 9
3, 6, 9
QHS = __________
at bedtime
after meals
before breakfast
twice daily
QAM / QPM = every __________ / __________
morning / evening
afternoon / night
day / week
hour / minute
QOD = __________ (should be written out)
every other day
every day
once a week
four times a day
C. Dosage Forms & Instructions TAB = __________
tablet
capsule
syrup
ointment
C. Dosage Forms & Instructions CAP = __________
capsule
tablet
syrup
ointment
C. Dosage Forms & Instructions GTT = __________
drop
tablet
capsule
ointment
C. Dosage Forms & Instructions SUPP = __________
suppository
tablet
capsule
ointment
C. Dosage Forms & Instructions UNG / OINT = __________
ointment
tablet
capsule
syrup
CRM = __________
cream
Customer Relationship Management
Credit Risk Management
Cash Receipt Module
C. Dosage Forms & Instructions SOL = __________
solution
suspension
tablet
capsule
SUSP = __________
suspension
support
suppress
suspect
i, ii, iii, iv = ________, ________, ________, ________
1, 2, 3, 4
A, B, C, D
I, II, III, IV
a, b, c, d
1 tab PO BID = Take ________ tablet by mouth ________ daily
1, twice
2, once
1, once
2, twice
2 gtt OU QID = Instill ________ drops in ________ eyes ________ times daily
2, both, four
2, one, four
1, both, four
2, both, two
Translation Practice Example 1: RX: Lisinopril 10 mg, i tab PO QD. Translation: Take ________ tablet by mouth ________
once daily
twice daily
twice daily
once daily
Translation Practice Example 2: RX: Amoxicillin 250 mg, ii cap PO TID x 7 days. Translation: Take ________ capsules by mouth ________ times daily for ________ days
2, three, 7
1, two, 5
3, four, 10
2, two, 7
Translation: Instill ________ drop in ________ eyes ________ daily
1, both, twice
2, left, once
1, right, thrice
2, both, once
Never ________. Always ________ with the pharmacist if unsure.
guess, check
ask, guess
check, guess
guess, ask
Watch for look-alike abbreviations: QD vs. ________
QID
QOD
QDQ
QTD
Watch for look-alike abbreviations: OU vs. ________
OD
OS
OE
OA
Some abbreviations are ________ recommended. Write in ________ English.
not, plain
always, complex
never, formal
often, technical
Patient __________ is always the top priority.
safety
comfort
nutrition
privacy
SIG codes = prescriber __________.
instructions
address
license number
signature
Techs must __________ them correctly.
interpret
interrupt
interact
interfere
Clear directions prevent __________ errors.
medication
spelling
calculation
communication
Always __________ and __________.
verify, clarify
ask, answer
read, write
think, speak
Translate the sig: i tab PO BID × 10 days.
Take 1 tablet by mouth twice a day for 10 days.
Take 2 tablets by mouth once a day for 10 days.
Take 1 tablet by mouth once a day for 10 days.
Take 2 tablets by mouth twice a day for 10 days.
