Question

what does the abbreviation “prn” in a prescription order mean?
○ as needed
○ after meals
○ immediately
○ at bedtime

Explanation:

In medical prescription abbreviations, "PRN" is a commonly used term that stands for "pro re nata" in Latin, which translates to "as needed" in English. The other options: "After meals" is typically abbreviated as "pc" or "after meals", "Immediately" as "stat", and "At bedtime" as "hs" or "bedtime". So the correct meaning of "PRN" is "As needed".

Answer:

A. As needed