Write the medical abbreviations for the following words and phrases:
a. Before meals:
b. After meals:
c. When needed:
d. With:
e. Without:
f. Immediately:
g. Three times a day:
h. As desired:
i. Every 4 hours: j. Twice a day:
a. ac
b. pc
c. prn
d.
e.
f. stat
g. tid
h. ad lib
i. q4h
j. bid
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