If a Medication Was Prescribed as P

question 17

Multiple Choice

If a medication was prescribed as p.r.n., how would it be administered?

• A)Once per day
• B)Two hours after a meal
• C)One hour before a meal
• D)At bedtime
• E)When necessary

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Definitions:

Palatine Tonsils

Two masses of lymphatic tissue located at the back of the throat.

Digestive System

The system of organs responsible for breaking down food, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating waste from the body.

Large Intestine

The last part of the gastrointestinal tract and digestive system in vertebrates, responsible for water absorption and the transmission of waste material.

Saliva

A watery fluid produced by the salivary glands in the mouth, essential for chewing and digestion.