prescribe
Example Sentences
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Both antivirals can also be prescribed if you’ve been exposed to the flu and want to take it prophylactically.
For instance, the report said employees were trained to diagnose atrial fibrillation when patients were on certain medications without checking whether they were prescribed for the condition.
While X-rays are sometimes necessary, the vet says, the signs of osteoarthritis - the thickening of joints, for instance - could be obvious to an experienced vet, who might prefer to prescribe a less expensive anti-inflammatory treatment.
From BBC
They would be worn for limited, prescribed periods during and following chemotherapy to provide compression to blood vessels.
And doctors should also prescribe lifestyle changes that include eating healthily and getting enough exercise to help people keep the weight off.
From BBC
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