Question

which of the following directions is the correct translation for these abbreviations? 1 po tid ac prn ha. insert 1 per rectum twice daily as needed for hemorrhoids. take 1 by mouth three times a day after meals as needed for heart rate. take 1 by mouth three times a day before meals as needed for headache. take 1 by mouth twice daily with meals as needed for heartburn.

Explanation:

In medical abbreviations, "po" means by mouth, "tid" means three - times a day, "ac" means before meals, "PRN" means as needed, and "HA" means headache.

Answer:

Take 1 by mouth three times a day before meals as needed for headache.