SIG Codes Exam Questions and
Answers
cap - Answer-capsule
cg - Answer-cough
CP - Answer-chest pain
CR - Answer-controlled release
crm - Answer-cream
d - Answer-daily
DAW - Answer-dispense as written
d/c - Answer-discontinue
DOB - Answer-date of birth
dx - Answer-diagnosis
EC - Answer-enteric coated
ED - Answer-erectile dysfunction
FE - Answer-iron
GERD - Answer-gastroesophageal reflux disease
gtts - Answer-drops
ha - Answer-headache
HBP - Answer-high blood pressure
HD - Answer-high dose
hs - Answer-bedtime
IM - Answer-intramuscularly
, inf - Answer-infection
inh - Answer-inhale
inj - Answer-inject
IV - Answer-intravenously
kg - Answer-kilogram
l - Answer-liter
lbs - Answer-pounds
lot - Answer-lotion
MDI - Answer-metered dose inhaler
meq - Answer-milliequivalent
mcg - Answer-microgram
mg - Answer-milligram
ml - Answer-milliliter
na - Answer-nausea
neb - Answer-nebulizer
NKA - Answer-no known allergies
NKDA - Answer-no known drug allergies
prnpa - Answer-as needed for pain
qd - Answer-every day
BID - Answer-twice daily
TID - Answer-three times daily
QID - Answer-four times daily
q4-6h - Answer-every 4 to 6 hours (numbers may change)
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