Calculations & SIG Codes
This abbreviation means “three times daily.”
What is TID
This type of hood is used for preparing hazardous medications.
What is a biological safety cabinet
This schedule includes cough syrups with small amounts of codeine.
What is Schedule V
This type of error occurs when the wrong dose is given.
What is a dosing error
This abbreviation means “before meals.”
What is AC
A prescription for 60 tablets taken 1 tablet BID will last this many days.
What is 30 days
This term describes medications stored at room temperature.
What is 20–25°C (68–77°F)
This act requires manufacturers to provide medication guides for certain high‑risk drugs.
What is the FDA Medication Guide Program
This organization accredits hospitals and sets national patient safety goals.
What is The Joint Commission
This part of the prescription includes the prescriber’s signature.
What is the signature line
Convert 5 teaspoons to milliliters.
What is 25 mL
This document accompanies each medication and provides chemical and safety information.
What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
This form is used when a pharmacy transfers Schedule II drugs to another pharmacy.
What is DEA Form 222
This type of recall is issued when a drug is unlikely to cause harm but violates labeling laws.
What is a Class III recall
This alert appears when a patient is prescribed a medication they are allergic to.
What is an allergy alert
A patient takes 2 capsules every 6 hours. How many capsules are needed for 5 days?
What is 40 capsules
This type of inventory is required every two years for controlled substances.
What is a biennial inventory
This law requires drug manufacturers to prove effectiveness, not just safety.
What is the Kefauver‑Harris Amendment
This term describes a near‑miss that could have caused harm but didn’t.
What is a close call
This abbreviation means “every other day.”
What is QOD
A 250 mg/5 mL suspension is prescribed at 10 mL BID. How many mg per dose?
What is 500 mg
This type of compounding involves mixing two or more ingredients to create a non‑sterile product.
What is extemporaneous compounding
This act requires pharmacies to keep pseudoephedrine sales logs.
What is the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act
This process ensures the correct drug, dose, route, and patient before dispensing.
What is the “five rights” check
This part of the prescription contains instructions for the patient.
What is the SIG