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¦]
Health Care Professionals. PRN is an abbreviation for the Latin term, pro re nata which loosely translates to as needed. PRN is a term commonly used by healthcare employers and professionals to describe short-term, contract, part-time, or fill-in work by a nurse or allied health professional. In the hospital, working pool or per diem is often the same as working PRN.