Question

question 15

based on the prescription below, which of the following instructions should a pharmacy technician include on the medication label?

i po qid ac

\take one by mouth three times daily after meals.\
\take one by mouth once daily before meals.\
\take one by mouth four times daily before meals.\
\take one by mouth every other day after meals.\

Explanation:

Translate the dosage quantity and route

Using the Medical Abbreviations and Prescription Translation knowledge points

• "i" represents the Roman numeral for one, indicating the quantity: "Take one".
• "po" stands for per os, which translates to "by mouth".

Translate the frequency and timing

Using the Medical Abbreviations and Prescription Translation knowledge points

• "qid" stands for quater in die, which translates to "four times daily".
• "ac" stands for ante cibum, which translates to "before meals".

Combine the translated components

Using the Prescription Translation knowledge point

• Combining the parts: "Take one" + "by mouth" + "four times daily" + "before meals".
• This matches the third option: "Take one by mouth four times daily before meals."

Answer:

• "Take one by mouth three times daily after meals."
• "Take one by mouth once daily before meals."
• "Take one by mouth four times daily before meals." (Correct answer)
• "Take one by mouth every other day after meals."