PRN medication definition

PRN medication. (pro re nata) means any nonprescription or prescription medication which is to be taken as needed.

PRN medication means medication ordered by the physician licensed health care provider that is not to be administered routinely but is prescribed to be taken only as needed and as indicated by the resident’s condition.

PRN medication means medication to be taken as needed by the patient;

Examples of PRN medication in a sentence

• Medication measures include PRN medication, regular prescribed oral pain relief and topical slow-release pain relief patches.

• Registered nurses are available onsite 24 hours per day, seven days per week for consultation regarding administration of ‘as required’ (PRN) medication.

• Following administration of a PRN medication, the outcome for the child should be noted and monitored, in order to (a) form a comprehensive picture of care, and (b) support future consultations with the prescriber.

• No provision of this Agreement, including any provision of this Section, may be modified, deleted or amended in any manner except by an agreement in writing executed by both of the parties.

• The effectiveness of ‘as required’ (PRN) medication is evaluated and the general practitioner reviews medication on a regular basis.

More Definitions of PRN medication

PRN medication means medication which is administered pro re nata. Pro re nata means as needed. The time of medication administration is determined by the resident's need.

PRN medication means a drug ordered to be taken as needed under specific conditions.

PRN medication means an administration scheme, in which a medication is not routine, is taken as needed, and requires the licensed health care professional or individual resident's own cognitive assessment and judgement for need and effectiveness.

PRN medication or "Pro re nata medication" means standing medication orders to administer a psychotropic medication for the emergency management of aggression, psychotic agitation, insomnia and other troublesome symptoms without a physician assessment or specific approval according to parameters set by the licensed prescriber.

PRN medication means medication that is administered as needed. The time of medication administration is determined by the resident's need.

PRN medication means an administration scheme, in which a medication is not routine, is taken as needed, and requires the licensed practitioner or individual resident's cognitive assessment and judgment for need and effectiveness.

PRN medication means medications and treatments prescribed by qualified practitioner to be administered as needed