Questions: The prescriber orders Calcitriol 1.5 mcg PO daily. The pharmacy sends the nurse the following medication. How many capsules will the nurse administer? Calcitriol Capsules 0.5 mcg 100 CAPSULES 1 capsule 3 capsules 7 capsules 8 capsules

The prescriber orders Calcitriol 1.5 mcg PO daily. The pharmacy sends the nurse the following medication. How many capsules will the nurse administer? Calcitriol Capsules 0.5 mcg 100 CAPSULES 1 capsule 3 capsules 7 capsules 8 capsules
Transcript text: The prescriber orders Calcitriol 1.5 mcg PO daily. The pharmacy sends the nurse the following medication. How many capsules will the nurse administer? Calcitriol Capsules 0.5 mcg 100 CAPSULES 1 capsule 3 capsules 7 capsules 8 capsules
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Solution Steps

Step 1: Understand the Prescription and Medication Details

The prescription is for Calcitriol 1.5 mcg to be taken orally (PO) daily. The medication provided by the pharmacy is in the form of capsules, each containing 0.5 mcg of Calcitriol.

Step 2: Calculate the Number of Capsules Needed

To determine how many capsules are needed to meet the prescribed dose of 1.5 mcg, we need to divide the total prescribed dose by the dose per capsule:

\[ \text{Number of capsules} = \frac{\text{Prescribed dose (mcg)}}{\text{Dose per capsule (mcg)}} = \frac{1.5 \, \text{mcg}}{0.5 \, \text{mcg/capsule}} \]

Step 3: Perform the Calculation

\[ \text{Number of capsules} = \frac{1.5}{0.5} = 3 \]

Final Answer

The nurse will administer \(\boxed{3}\) capsules.

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