"Correctly understanding basic prescription abbreviations ensures that information regarding drug dosage, frequency, and route of administration is communicated clearly and accurately among healthcare professionals."
| Abbreviation | Meaning | Explanation |
| q.d. | Once daily | (Latin: quaque die) |
| b.i.d. | Twice daily | (bis in die) |
| t.i.d. | Three times daily | (ter in die) |
| q.h. | Every hour | (quaque hora) |
| p.r.n. | As needed | (pro re nata) |
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