If a prescription is written to say "prn" refills, what does it mean?
The physician must be notified before the prescription is refilled
The patient may refill the prescription, as needed, for one year from the date the prescription was written
The patient can refill the prescription at any time
The patient may refill the prescription for another person
The patient may refill the prescription, as needed, for one year from the date the prescription was written
Rationale: A prn refill means the patient may refill the prescription, as needed, for one year from the date the prescription was written.
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