Posted by yxibow on March 12, 2006, at 3:05:57
In reply to Re: Experiences w Trileptal script abbreviations » yxibow, posted by Phillipa on March 11, 2006, at 22:32:33
> As needed means you have to ask for the med it will not be given to you unless you ask. And if you unable to ask just hope you have family memebers there or a really good nurse. Fondly, Phippipa
In the hospital, you are correct I am sure as you have been a nurse. On a script bottle for home use, as needed I think would be notated PRN, or simply an example as I've seen "as needed for extreme anxiety."
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