NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PHARMACOLOGY
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Question
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What does PRN mean?
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As required
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Regular medication
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Psychotropic medication
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Panadol
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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: -Pro re nata is a Latin phrase meaning “in the circumstances” or “as the circumstance arises” (literally “for the thing born").
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