Dianna M. answered • 12/29/22
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asked • 12/29/22How many capsules should be given to a patient who is prescribed the following medication? iii caps ud q12h x 7d
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J.R. S. answered • 12/29/22
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iii caps means 3 capsules
q 12 h means every 12 hours
x7d means for 7 days
Translated this means to take 3 capsules every 12 hours for 7 days.
Number of capsules needed:
7 days x 24 hrs/day = 168 hrs
168 hrs x 3 caps / 12 hrs = 42 capsules
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