PRN medications definition

PRN medications means medications administered as needed.
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PRN medications means medications administered as necessary based on the resident’s or patient’s condition.
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PRN medications means medications administered as needed. [(6)] ["Qualified dietician" or "nutritionist" means:]
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Examples of PRN medications in a sentence

  • Review each Individual’s response to scheduled and PRN medications prescribed for management of psychiatric or behavioral symptoms with the LMP.

  • Where the pharmacy is not pre-filling PRN medications, PRN medications may be cued from multiple dose containers by opening the container for the resident.

  • PRN medications in tablet and capsule forms will be cued from pharmacy sealed blister packs and will be clearly labeled for dose, frequency and reason for administration.

  • Review each Individual's response to scheduled and PRN medications prescribed for management of psychiatric or behavioral symptoms with the LMP.

  • EC #6 Beginning 1‐1‐13 the department initiated an emergency reporting structure around PRN medications and 911 calls consistent with the reporting of emergency use of manual restraints.

  • In the case of blister-packed PRN medications and prescribed over-the-counter medications packaged in bottles Resident Assistant staff are allowed to punch out medications into the resident’s hand and/or open bottles to assist the resident.

  • Daily assistance with taking medications as ordered by the resident’s physician, including prescription, non-prescription, and PRN medications.

Related to PRN medications

  • Prescription medication means any medication that requires a physician prescription before it may be obtained from a pharmacist.

  • Psychotropic medication means medication the prescribed intent of which is to affect or alter thought processes, mood, or behavior including but not limited to anti-psychotic, antidepressant, anxiolytic (anti-anxiety), and behavior medications. The classification of a medication depends upon its stated, intended effect when prescribed.