2 Sig Codes and Directions Online Quiz Questions

What route does PO commonly indicate in a medication Sig?

Which plain-language direction best translates “Take 1 tablet PO BID” without adding a schedule that was not specified?

What frequency does QID commonly indicate?

Which plain-language direction commonly corresponds to PC?

True or false: A Sig code has one universal meaning that can be assumed in every workplace and context.

True or false: BID means two doses per day, but it does not necessarily mean exactly every 12 hours.

A Sig reads “1 tablet PO q6h PRN pain.” Which wording best preserves its dose, route, interval, and conditional use?

Select all the elements a complete medication direction should make clear, as applicable.

Select all entries identified in the material as prohibited or error-prone abbreviations or dose formats.

True or false: Patient-facing medication directions should use clear, plain language.

Which statement correctly distinguishes “every 8 hours” from “at bedtime” as timing instructions?

When translating a Sig, explain what to do if a code is unclear, or if the route, timing, or frequency is missing, implausible, or conflicting. How can you avoid changing the prescriber’s intended directions without inventing information?

A direction says, “Take 1 tablet AC.” Which plain-language timing instruction matches AC?

A prescription says, “Apply the cream TOP.” Which plain-language route instruction best matches TOP?

What timing instruction does HS commonly represent in a Sig?

How should “1 tablet PO q6h PRN pain” be rendered in plain language without changing its meaning?

A Sig contains a code whose meaning is unclear in your workplace. What should you do instead of guessing?

Which written form follows the recommended convention for a dose of half a milligram?