Pharmacy SIG Codes Quiz

A prescription states “Apply topically once daily to affected area.” What is the proper frequency?

A prescriber writes for a medication to be taken “once a day in the AM.” What is the proper frequency?

Convert a medication taken “three times a day 30 minutes before meals” to standard sig code

You receive a prescription for “4 tabs daily”. Is this information sufficient or does it require clarification?

Determine the dosing frequency if a medication is taken “twice daily 12 hours apart”

What is the sig code for inhale one dose via nebulizer every 4 hours as needed for breathing treatments?

If a physician wrote “Take 1 tablet twice a day at 8 AM and 8 PM”, what is the correct sig?

For a PRN pain medication, what is the maximum daily frequency recommended?

A patient is prescribed an antibiotic to be taken with food. Is TID AC or TID PC the more appropriate abbreviation?

What does “one time” dose mean?

What is the sig code for take one teaspoonful by mouth three times a day before meals?

What is the sig code for inject 2 mL subcutaneously once weekly?

What is the sig code for take one capsule by mouth once daily in the morning?

You receive a prescription for an antibiotic that states “Take 2 tablets three times daily for 7 days.” What is the proper label instructions?

If a medication is dosed TID PC, what does PC stand for?

What is the sig code for inject 60 mg subcutaneously every other week?

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?

A patient’s prescription states, “Apply topical cream to affected area daily at bedtime.” What is the proper frequency abbreviation?

You receive a prescription that states “Apply topically twice per week.” What days should this be applied?

A patient is prescribed a topical cream “Apply a pea sized amount to affected area bid.” How should the label better clarify the instructions?