The abbreviation "PRN" refers to
A) taking the drug on a fixed schedule.
B) a computerized pump that delivers a dose of drug into a vein.
C) the practitioner recommending no medication.
D) giving the drug as needed to control symptoms.

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"PRN" stands for "pro re nata," a Latin phrase that translates to "as needed." It is used in medical prescriptions to indicate that a medication should be taken as required to control symptoms, rather than on a fixed schedule.

The Abbreviation "PRN" Refers to