Sig Code Interpretation - Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam Ptce

1. What does the sig abbreviation "ud" mean in a prescription direction?

   As directed. From Latin 'ut dictum,' instructing to follow the prescriber's directions.

2. What does the sig abbreviation "hs" mean for administration time?

   At bedtime. From Latin 'hora somni,' specifying administration at the time of sleep.

3. What does the sig abbreviation "qod" mean for dosing frequency?

   Every other day. Abbreviation indicating medication administration on alternate days.

4. What does the sig abbreviation "tbsp" mean as a household measure?

   Tablespoonful (approximately $15$ mL). Represents a household measurement equivalent to about $15$ mL for administering liquids.

5. What does the sig abbreviation "pr" indicate for the route of administration?

   Per rectum; rectally. Derived from the Latin 'per rectum,' indicating administration via the rectal route.

6. What is the Arabic number value of the Roman numeral "XL"?

   $40$. Roman numeral employing subtractive principle with 'X' before 'L' to denote forty.

7. What is the Arabic number value of the Roman numeral "IV"?

   $4$. Roman numeral where 'I' is subtracted from 'V' to represent the value four.

8. What does the sig abbreviation "tsp" mean as a household measure?

   Teaspoonful (approximately $5$ mL). Represents a common household measurement equivalent to about $5$ mL for liquid dosing.

9. Identify the meaning of this complete sig: "Take ii tabs po bid".

   Take $2$ tablets by mouth twice daily. Combines Roman numeral 'ii' for two, 'tabs' for tablets, 'po' for oral route, and 'bid' for twice daily frequency.

10. What does the sig abbreviation "bid" mean for dosing frequency?

    Two times daily. From Latin 'bis in die,' specifying a frequency of two doses daily.

11. What is the Arabic number value of the Roman numeral "IX"?

    $9$. Roman numeral using subtractive notation where 'I' before 'X' equals nine.

12. What does the sig abbreviation "gtt" mean in a prescription direction?

    Drops. From Latin 'guttae,' used to specify liquid medication in drop form.

13. What does the sig abbreviation "cap" mean in a prescription direction?

    Capsule. Standard abbreviation for the encapsulated oral dosage form.

14. What does the sig abbreviation "pc" mean in relation to meals?

    After meals. From Latin 'post cibum,' indicating medication should be taken following meals.

15. What does the sig abbreviation "top" indicate for the route of administration?

    Topically; apply to the skin. Abbreviation for 'topical,' referring to external application on the skin surface.

16. What does the sig abbreviation "q4h" mean for dosing interval?

    Every $4$ hours. Indicates a dosing interval of every four hours throughout the day.

17. What does the sig abbreviation "sl" indicate for the route of administration?

    Sublingual; under the tongue. Derived from 'sublingual,' denoting placement under the tongue for absorption.

18. What does the sig abbreviation "prn" mean in a prescription direction?

    As needed. From Latin 'pro re nata,' allowing medication use based on necessity.

19. What does the sig abbreviation "tab" mean in a prescription direction?

    Tablet. Standard abbreviation for the solid oral dosage form of a tablet.

20. What does the sig abbreviation "tid" mean for dosing frequency?

    Three times daily. From Latin 'ter in die,' indicating a dosing schedule of three times per day.

21. What does the sig abbreviation "qd" mean for dosing frequency?

    Once daily. From Latin 'quaque die,' denoting a once-per-day dosing regimen.

22. What does the sig abbreviation "qid" mean for dosing frequency?

    Four times daily. From Latin 'quater in die,' denoting a frequency of four doses per day.

23. What does the sig abbreviation "c" mean when used in a sig for quantity?

    With. From Latin 'cum,' used to indicate accompaniment, such as with food or another substance in dosing instructions.

24. What does the sig abbreviation "po" indicate for the route of administration?

    By mouth; orally. Derived from the Latin 'per os,' specifying the oral route for medication administration.

25. What does the sig abbreviation "ac" mean in relation to meals?

    Before meals. From Latin 'ante cibum,' directing medication intake prior to eating.

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