Pharmacy - Sig Code Practice Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

Pharmacy - Sig Code Practice Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified What does the sig code "q2h" instruct a patient to do? Take every 2 hours What does "q6h" mean on a prescription? Take every 6 hours What is the meaning of "q8h" in dosing instructions? Take every 8 hours What does "q12h" instruct the patient to do? Take every 12 hours What does "q4d" mean in a prescription? Take every 4 days 2 What is the meaning of "prn q6h" on a prescription? Take as needed every 6 hours What does the sig code "po qd" indicate? Take by mouth once daily What does "po bid" instruct the patient to do? Take by mouth twice daily What is the meaning of "po tid"? Take by mouth three times daily What does "po qid" mean in a prescription? Take by mouth four times daily What does the sig code "ac qd" instruct? Take before meals once daily 3 What does "pc bid" indicate? Take after meals twice daily What does "hs prn" mean on a prescription? Take at bedtime as needed What is the meaning of "subq qd"? Inject under the skin once daily What does "IM q4h" instruct? Give intramuscularly every 4 hours What does "IV push" mean in medication administration? Administer intravenously as a single dose What is the meaning of "IVPB"? Administer intravenously by piggyback 4 What does "inh prn" instruct? Inhale as needed What does "top qd" mean? Apply topically once daily What does "ung bid" indicate? Apply ointment twice daily What is the meaning of "supp qhs"? Insert suppository at bedtime What does "gtt q4h" mean on an eye drop prescription? Instill drops every 4 hours What does "od qd" instruct?