Neupogen isn't approved to treat the condition, called afebrile neutropenia, although doctors commonly prescribe it to stimulate production of white-blood cells in patients with low counts in the hope that it will ward off infections.
The term PRN is a Latin phrase typically used in the medical field, which means pro re nata, translated, âas neededâor âwhen necessaryâ. Simply put when you hear or see someone use the abbreviation PRN within the medical field they are likely saying, use as needed. This is commonly used when prescribing medication (which weâll [â¦]
As well as many widely used medical abbreviations this text includes abbreviations that have meaning only within oncology, sub-specialities or even particular organisations. No definitive list of standard abbreviations exists therefore it is important to understand the context in which they have been used in.For example PNET usually refers to a type of brain tumour, however, within orthopaedic oncology the same abbreviation has been applied to a form of sarcoma.s well as many widely used medical abbreviations this text includes abbreviations that have meaning only within oncology, sub-specialities or even particular organisations. No definitive list of standard abbreviations exists therefore it is important to understand the context in which they have been used in.