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PRN medications definition

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

Examples of PRN medications in a sentence

  • The licensee or administrator must have all currently prescribed medications, including PRN medications, and all prescribed over-the-counter medications available in the home for administration.

  • The licensee or administrator may set-up each resident's medications for up to seven calendar days in advance (excluding PRN medications) by using a closed container manufactured for the advanced set-up of medications.

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

  • The home monitors the use of ‘as required’ (PRN) medications for effectiveness and outcomes are documented in residents’ records.

  • The home monitors the use of ‘as required’ (PRN) medications for effectiveness and outcomes are documented in progress notes.

  • As required (PRN) medications are monitored for effectiveness and outcomes are documented.

  • This entry will include: a full mental health risk assessment and risk management plan review of medication, this will include monitoring of side-effects and the effectiveness of any PRN medications consumer reaction/feelings to being on observations an individualised MDT plan of care and treatment an indication as to whether this plan has the consumers agreement/cooperation, and an exit plan to cease seclusion.

  • All medication orders must contain the name and dosage of the medication, the route that the medication is to be administered, the frequency with which it is to be given, and the indication if any PRN medications are ordered.

  • HERNANDEZ suggested no PRN medications but all controlled substances be permitted.

  • Requirements for timely reporting and documenting the administration of all medication, including the need for PRN medications and the resident’s response, refusal to take medication, omission of medications, errors in the administration of medication and drug reactions and any change in the condition of a resident.

Related to PRN medications

  • 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.

  • Authorized medical physicist means an individual who:

  • Practice of medicine or osteopathic medicine means the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of

  • Medication means any drug, chemical, compound, suspension, or preparation in suitable form for use as a curative or remedial substance taken either internally or externally by any person.

  • Collaborative drug therapy management means participation by an authorized pharmacist and a physician in the management of drug therapy pursuant to a written community practice protocol or a written hospital practice protocol.

  • Child protective services means the identification, receipt and immediate response to complaints

  • Products means information resources technologies that are, or are related to, EIR.

  • Inpatient services means services provided to you as an admitted inpatient in a recognised private or public hospital for treatment that is in an included clinical category, has a Medicare item number allocated and a Medicare benefit is payable.

  • Qualified Medical Child Support Order means a Medical Child Support Order which creates (including assignment of rights) or recognizes an Alternate Recipient's right to receive benefits to which a Participant or Qualified Beneficiary is eligible under this Plan, and has been determined by the Plan Administrator to meet the qualification requirements as outlined under “Procedures” of this provision.