Frequency and timing
PRN
pro re nata — as needed
Given when a stated condition is met rather than on a schedule. A PRN order names the indication as well as the dose.
How it gets tested
The tested contrast is PRN against a scheduled order. A PRN order without a stated indication is the incomplete option.
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