0% 148 Pharmacy SIG Codes Quiz Welcome to Pharmacy SIG Codes Practice Test. There are total of 100 Questions, but you get to attempt 20 questions every so attempt more than once and try your knowledge of prescription sig codes. 1 / 20 If a topical medication is applied “twice a week”, what days of the week would it be applied? MWF SAT SUN Any 2 days TIM 2 / 20 Most pharmacies have a standardized list of common Latin abbreviations used in prescription directions. Which of the following is NOT usually included on these lists? G Tid Pc Prn 3 / 20 A patient is prescribed an antibiotic to be taken with food. Is TID AC or TID PC the more appropriate abbreviation? They are interchangeable TID AC Requires clarification from prescriber TID PC 4 / 20 What is the sig code for apply up to 5 sprays in each nostril up to 4 times daily as needed for congestion? BID HS QID PRN TID 5 / 20 What is the sig code for take one tablet by mouth twice daily? QID TID HS BID 6 / 20 What does “1 supp hs” mean on a prescription? Insert one suppository at bedtime Insert one suppository every 4 hours Insert two suppositories at bedtime Insert one suppository every 2 hours 7 / 20 If a medication is dosed TID PC, what does PC stand for? At bedtime With water With food Around the clock 8 / 20 What is the sig code for take one teaspoonful by mouth three times a day before meals? HS TID AC QID BID 9 / 20 What is the sig code for inject 60 mg subcutaneously every other week? QID TID QOW BID 10 / 20 Determine the dosing frequency if a medication is taken “once daily at HS” QHS QD HS TID BID 11 / 20 What is the sig code for take two tablets by mouth once daily TID QD BID HS 12 / 20 What is the sig code for take two tablets by mouth twice daily with food? HS BID PC QID TID 13 / 20 A new patient brings in a prescription for an oral diabetic medication that states “one tablet twice daily with the largest meal.” Which dosage form abbreviation is most appropriate? BID BID AC TID AC BID PC 14 / 20 What is the sig code for take two tablets by mouth three times a day with food? TID PC QID HS BID 15 / 20 A prescription states “Apply topically once daily to affected area.” What is the proper frequency? OD Once a day QD Daily 16 / 20 If a topical medication is dosed “Apply at HS and AM”, what is the proper frequency? HS QD AM Q12H BID Night and morning 17 / 20 What is the sig code for inject 2 mL subcutaneously once weekly? BID QW TID PRN 18 / 20 A prescriber writes for a medication to be taken “once a day in the AM.” What is the proper frequency? Daily in the morning Daily AM QD AM Once a day 19 / 20 What is the sig code for inject 3 mL intravenously every 8 hours TID BID Q8H QID 20 / 20 What is the sig code for inhale one puff via inhaler every 6 hours as needed for shortness of breath? TID Q6H PRN BID HS Your score is The average score is 76% LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte 0% Restart Quiz Send feedback Previous Post MAKAUT BPharm MPharm Question Papers PDF Download
