California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants (CCBMA) Practice Test

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How often should medication abbreviated as "q.i.d" be administered?

Once daily
Twice daily
Four times a day
Every other day

The correct answer is: Four times a day

The abbreviation "q.i.d" stands for "quater in die," which is Latin for "four times a day." This terminology is commonly used in medical prescriptions to indicate that a medication should be taken at four evenly spaced intervals throughout the day. This dosing schedule allows for more consistent levels of the medication in the body, potentially improving its effectiveness and reducing side effects. In contrast, the other options represent different dosing schedules that do not align with the meaning of "q.i.d." The choice reflecting administration once daily refers to taking a medication just once in a 24-hour period, which would be indicated by "q.d." Similarly, taking medication twice daily would be marked as "b.i.d." Lastly, every other day would be denoted by "e.o.d." Therefore, understanding medical abbreviations is crucial for proper administration and patient safety in a clinical setting.