Assistive Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP) Practice Exam

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When given the abbreviation p.r.n., how should a medication be taken?

At scheduled times
According to circumstances
Once a day
Every hour

The correct answer is: According to circumstances

The abbreviation p.r.n. stands for "pro re nata," which is a Latin term meaning "as needed" or "according to circumstances." This indicates that the medication is not taken on a fixed schedule but rather administered when a particular condition arises or when the patient experiences specific symptoms that warrant taking the medication. For example, a patient might be prescribed pain relief medication p.r.n. to take whenever they experience pain, rather than at set intervals or times throughout the day. This flexibility allows for more personalized care based on the patient's immediate needs.