What Is Aat in Nursing
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (Aat) Deficiency Is a Respiratory Disease for Which There Is Particularly Low Awareness in Both the Nursing Profession and the Wider...
Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency is a respiratory disease for which there is particularly low awareness in both the nursing profession and the wider medical community. This article provides an overview of AAT deficiency and includes guidance for diagnosing the disease.
What does AAT stand for in medical terms?
Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency is a condition in which the body does not make enough of AAT, a protein that protects the lungs and liver from damage. The condition can lead to COPD and liver disease (cirrhosis).
What does PRN mean in medical terms?
The PRN prescription stands for ‘pro re nata,’ which means that the administration of medication is not scheduled. Instead, the prescription is taken as needed.
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