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Signa Codes and Conversions
Signa Codes and Conversions
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Graduate
08/12/2016
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Term
AAA
 Definition
apply to affected area
Term
AC
 Definition
before meals
Term
AD**
 Definition
right ear
Term
AM
 Definition
morning
Term
AS**
 Definition
left ear
Term
ATC
 Definition
around the clock
Term
AU**
 Definition
both ears
Term
BID
 Definition
twice a day
Term
BIW**
 Definition
twice a week
Term
BM
 Definition
bowel movement
Term
BP
 Definition
blood pressure
Term
DC**
 Definition
discontinue
Term
GI
 Definition
gastrointestinal
Term
GTT
 Definition
drops
Term
H
 Definition
hour
Term
HA
 Definition
headache
Term
HS
 Definition
at bedtime; at hour of sleep
Term
HTN
 Definition
hypertension
Term
IM
 Definition
intramuscular
Term
IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
MR
 Definition
may repeat
Term
N/V
 Definition
nausea and vomiting
Term
OD
 Definition
right eye
Term
OS
 Definition
left eye
Term
OU
 Definition
both eyes
Term
PC
 Definition
after meals
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PM
 Definition
evening
Term
PO**
 Definition
by mouth; orally
Term
PR
 Definition
rectally
Term
PRN
 Definition
as needed
Term
PV
 Definition
vaginally
Term
QD**
 Definition
every day
Term
QW**
 Definition
every week
Term
QID**
 Definition
four times a day
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QOD**
 Definition
every other day
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QOW**
 Definition
every other week
Term
SC
 Definition
subcutaneously
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Sig
 Definition
write
Term
SL
 Definition
sublingual
Term
Stat
 Definition
immediately
Term
susp
 Definition
suspension
Term
supp
 Definition
suppository
Term
TID**
 Definition
three times a day
Term
TIW**
 Definition
three times a week
Term
UD
 Definition
as directed
Term
UTI
 Definition
urinary tract infection
Term
grain (gr)
 Definition
1 gr = 60 mg
Term
1 tsp = ? mL
 Definition
5 mL
Term
1 tbsp = ? mL
 Definition
15 mL
Term
1 oz (or fluid oz) = ? mL
 Definition
30 mL
Term
1 pint
 Definition
500 mL
Term
1 qt = ? mL
 Definition
1000 mL or 1 L
Term
CD
 Definition
controlled dose
Term
XL
 Definition
extended length (extended-release med)
Term
SR
 Definition
Slow or sustained release
Term
NS
 Definition
normal saline
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