Question

How should the directions "5 cc po QID prn" be typed on the prescription label?

a) Take 5 cc orally four times a day as needed

b) 5 cc by mouth every four hours as needed

c) Take 5 cc every four hours by mouth as needed

d) 5 cc four times daily orally as needed

Answer 1

The correct translation of the prescription directions '5 cc po QID prn' is 'Take 5 cc orally four times a day as needed', which matches option a) on the prescription label.

Step-by-step explanation:

The directions "5 cc po QID prn" on a prescription label translate to 'Take 5 cc orally four times a day as needed'. Therefore, the correct way to type it on the prescription label would be: a) Take 5 cc orally four times a day as needed. In prescription terminology, 'cc' refers to cubic centimeters, which is equivalent to milliliters (mL). 'Po' stands for 'by mouth' or 'orally'. 'QID' is an abbreviation for 'quater in die' which is Latin for 'four times a day', and 'prn' stands for 'pro re nata', which is Latin for 'as needed'.