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prn in medical terms is....as neded
a long acting pain medication is usually for 12 hrs etc
so a PRN would be a quicker acting opiod for example,
so, you cannot take a slow release pain medication like Oxycontin as needed
it is taken exactly on time ever 12 hrs,
and a slower quick release pain medication would be taken as needed,
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What does PRN do to the patient?
PRN does not do anything to a patient. It is a medical abbreviation that means "as needed". A medication or treatment ordered as PRN means to give it as needed.
The patient will followup on a prn basis?
follow up prn
What does prn mean on schedule for hospital?
PRN means - As Needed
On a doctor's prescription what does tcd prn or tzd prn mean?
tid prn means three times daily as directed
What is non-PRN medication?
PRN medication is to be given as needed, so non-PRN medication is medication that is to be given on a set schedule.
What is the medical term meaning as needed?
prn is the medical abbreviation meaning when required or requested.Pro re nata which is commonly seen or heard as prn. Pro re nata is Latin and literally means, for the thing born.PRN is the medical abbreviation for as necessary.
How do you print prn file?
Try for some prn to dox convertors
What does the abberviation PRN mean?
In computer talk, PRN means 'Printer'.
What does prd in drug dose mean?
Is it "prd" or "PRN"? PRN means "as needed".
What does Q4h prn mean?
Q4h prn stands for every 4 hours, as needed.
What does prn mean for next appointment?
Prn usually means "as needed". When a medicine prescription indicates prn it means that it can be taken as needed within the prescription instructions. A next appointment prn would mean "we will meet again as needed, or when needed".
What do prn stand for?
PRN stands for "pro re nata" (as the need arises). If a medication is prescribed "PRN", that means you should take it whenever you feel like you need it.
