Pharmacology · single question
A prescription shows Rx: Amoxicillin 500mg tablets. What does 'Sig' refer to?
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Correct answer: D. Signa/Transcription — directions to the PATIENT
✓ D) Sig (Signa/Transcription) = directions to the PATIENT.
Prescription parts: SUPERSCRIPTION = Rx symbol, patient name/address/age/date; INSCRIPTION = drug name + strength (e.g., Amoxicillin 500mg tablets); SUBSCRIPTION = directions to pharmacist — dosage form and amount to dispense (e.g., 'Disp. 28 capsules'); TRANSCRIPTION/SIGNA (Sig.) = directions to PATIENT (e.g., 'Take 1 capsule by mouth 3 times daily for 7 days'); SIGNATURE = prescriber's signature. Refills, DEA number (for controlled substances), substitution permissibility also included. Know each component and its purpose.
Prescription parts: SUPERSCRIPTION = Rx symbol, patient name/address/age/date; INSCRIPTION = drug name + strength (e.g., Amoxicillin 500mg tablets); SUBSCRIPTION = directions to pharmacist — dosage form and amount to dispense (e.g., 'Disp. 28 capsules'); TRANSCRIPTION/SIGNA (Sig.) = directions to PATIENT (e.g., 'Take 1 capsule by mouth 3 times daily for 7 days'); SIGNATURE = prescriber's signature. Refills, DEA number (for controlled substances), substitution permissibility also included. Know each component and its purpose.