Question

The physician's order is for Calcitriol 0.001 mg direct IV stat. Calcitriol 1mcg / m * L is available How many the nurse administer to the patient ?

Answer 1

According to the Physician's order, the amount of Calcitriol the nurse should administer is 1 ml.

Step-by-step explanation:

The presentation of the available Calcitriol is 1 mcg/ml, so the indication of 0.001 mg needed by a patient is equivalent to 1 ml, due to

• 1 mg = 1000 mcg
• 0.001 mg = 1 mcg

The dose of 0.001 mg of Calcitriol is equal to say 1mcg of the drug, which is contained in 1 ml.

Calcitriol is a drug that helps regulate calcium by acting on the synthesis of parathyroid hormone.