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'''Pro re nata''' - [[Latin]] literally meaning "For the thing born." but commonly used to mean "as needed" or "as the situation arises." | '''Pro re nata''' - [[Latin]] literally meaning "For the thing born." but commonly used to mean "as needed" or "as the situation arises." | ||
| − | It is generally used as the [[acronym]] PRN in medicine to refer to dosage of [[prescribe | prescribed]] medication that is not scheduled; instead administration is left to the [[ | + | It is generally used as the [[acronym]] PRN in medicine to refer to dosage of [[prescribe | prescribed]] medication that is not scheduled; instead administration is left to the [[caregiver]] or patient's prerogative. |
| − | Most often PRN medications are | + | Most often PRN medications are [[analgesics]] such as [[Acetaminophen | paracetamol]] or [[Hydrocodone|Vicodin]], [[laxatives]] such as [[coloxyl]], Sleeping aids such as [[Ambien]], and anti-emetics such as ondansetron. |
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Revision as of 08:33, 15 May 2006
Pro re nata - Latin literally meaning "For the thing born." but commonly used to mean "as needed" or "as the situation arises."
It is generally used as the acronym PRN in medicine to refer to dosage of prescribed medication that is not scheduled; instead administration is left to the caregiver or patient's prerogative. Most often PRN medications are analgesics such as paracetamol or Vicodin, laxatives such as coloxyl, Sleeping aids such as Ambien, and anti-emetics such as ondansetron.
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