Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
A nurse is reviewing a new prescription for a client. The nurse should identify that which of the following abbreviations used by the provider indicates 'to administer medications before meals'?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: AC. The abbreviation 'AC' stands for 'ante cibum,' which means 'before meals.' This indicates the timing of when the medication should be administered. Choice A, NG, refers to nasogastric route, choice B, T, means 'take,' and choice C, DNR, stands for 'do not resuscitate,' which are not related to administering medications before meals.