prn

An adverb used in medical contexts, derived from the Latin phrase 'pro re nata' meaning 'as the situation arises.' It indicates that a medication or treatment should be taken as needed, rather than on a fixed schedule.

• 🇵🇹Advérbio usado em contexto médico, derivado da expressão latina 'pro re nata', que significa 'conforme a necessidade'. Indica que um medicamento ou tratamento deve ser tomado ou administrado quando necessário, e não em um horário fixo.

1. As needed B2 formal medical

   A medical abbreviation meaning 'pro re nata' (Latin), indicating that medication should be taken when necessary rather than on a fixed schedule.

   • The doctor prescribed painkillers to be taken PRN.
   • Take this medication PRN for nausea.
   • The patient's chart indicates PRN administration of the sedative.

   🇵🇹Quando necessário

   Sinônimos: as neededas required