NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PHARMACOLOGY
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 PRN means 
|  |  practical registered name 
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|  |  immediately 
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|  |  as needed 
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|  |  only in the morning 
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 Explanation: 
Detailed explanation-1: -The PRN prescription stands for ‘pro re nata, ‘ which means that the administration of medication is not scheduled. Instead, the prescription is taken as needed.
Detailed explanation-2: -Medicines that are taken “as needed” are known as “PRN” medicines. “PRN” is a Latin term that stands for “pro re nata, ‘’ which means “as the thing is needed.” It’s important to know the difference between daily and “as needed” medicines.
Detailed explanation-3: -meant to be taken every day. Other medications should be used only when a specific symptom occurs, such. as pain or trouble sleeping. In those cases, the medication instructions will say that it should be taken “as. needed” or “as required”.
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