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PRN means "as needed." For example, a provider may prescribe morphine 0.2 mg IV q4 hours PRN, so if the patient is not in pain, the nurse would not give it.
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What does prn mean on schedule for hospital?
PRN means - As Needed
What does the abberviation PRN mean?
In computer talk, PRN means 'Printer'.
On a doctor's prescription what does tcd prn or tzd prn mean?
tid prn means three times daily as directed
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 does Q1H prn mean in a prescription for artificial tears?
Every 1 hour as needed(PRN)
What do the letters mean in prn in the hospital mean?
PRN means 'Per Requested Need" - so basically they will call you to work when they have a need for you to work.
Are stat doses and prn the same thing?
No, stat means "ASAP!" PRN means "as needed"
What does prn rtr mean?
arturo peirano
What does RET PRN mean?
It means return as needed.
What is prn basis?
prn means pro re nata in Latin. It means "in the circumstances" or "as the circumstance arises." Commonly used in health and medical fields to mean "as needed." So prn basis means on an as needed basis.
