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What does A.C. mean when written by a doctor as a part of instructions to a nurse?

Retry Correct Incorrect A.C. stands for “ante cibum,” which is a Latin phrase that means “before meals.” It’s usually used on prescriptions to indicate that it should be taken before the patient eats.

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What does A.C. mean when written by a doctor as a part of instructions to a nurse?

• Maintain a watchful eye
• Before meals
• Keep patient cool
• After bed