Medication AdministrationQuestion 16 of 100
A liquid oral medication order says to give 'PRN.' This means the aide gives it:
a.Every night automatically
b.Only in the morning
c.As needed, when specific criteria are met
d.By intravenous route
Explanation
PRN means 'as needed,' so the medication is given only when the resident meets the ordered indication (such as pain or nausea) and within the ordered frequency limits. The aide must document the reason, the time, and the resident's response.
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