Which of the following pharmacy abbreviations means that a medication order is to be used as needed?
STAT
ASAP
NOW
PRN
PRN
Rationale: The "PRN" abbreviation means that a medication order is to be used as needed. There may be certain limitations associated with PRN orders.
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a. 2-4 c. 6-8 b. 4-6 d. 8-10
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