A patient was given a prescription with the following information: "Sig. 5 mL PO BID x 10 days." Which is the most accurate description of the patient prescription?
A. The medication will be taken intravenously for ten days.
B. The medication will be taken subcutaneously for ten days.
C. The medication will be taken as needed for ten days.
D. The medication will be taken by mouth twice a day for ten days.
E. The medication will be taken by mouth once a day for ten days.
Answer: D
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