pro re nata (English, phrase)
expansion: pro re nata
Senses:
glosses: Dealing with something that arises unexpectedly or out of due course; for special business.
topics: medicine
sciences
glosses: Used on medical charts by doctors to indicate that actions may be taken at the discretion of nursing staff depending on the patient's condition.
topics: medicine
pharmacology
sciences
glosses: Used on prescriptions to indicate that the medicines may be taken if and when the patients feel the need.
Forms:
form: PRN
tags: abbreviation