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⏰ What PRN Medication Means
The Latin abbreviation that determines when you get pain relief.
Understanding the PRN Medication Abbreviation
- The term **PRN** comes from the Latin phrase pro re nata, which translates to as needed.
- When a doctor writes an order as PRN, they are giving nurses permission to give you medication only when you actually need it.
- You do not receive these drugs on a fixed schedule.
- You choose when to ask for them based on your symptoms.
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