Question

"Match the following abbreviations with the correct meaning.

a. tid
b. bid
c. qid
d. prn

a. two times per day
b. four times per day
c. three times per day
d. when needed/as necessary"

Answer 1

The medical abbreviations tid, bid, qid, and prn stand for 'three times per day,' 'two times per day,' 'four times per day,' and 'when needed/as necessary,' respectively.

Step-by-step explanation:

The abbreviations you've listed are commonly used in medical prescriptions to indicate the frequency with which a medication should be taken. Here is the correct matching of each abbreviation with its meaning:

• tid - three times per day
• bid - two times per day
• qid - four times per day
• prn - when needed/as necessary

These abbreviations are part of the 'Sig' codes that healthcare providers use in prescriptions.