From the Guidelines
To determine the number of pills needed for 90 days, we calculate the daily rate by dividing the total pills taken over a given period by the number of days in that period, which gives us 9/7 pills per day. Multiplying this daily rate by 90 days gives us (9/7) × 90 = 115.7 pills. Since partial pills cannot be taken, the person would need 116 pills to cover the full 90-day period. This calculation works because we're establishing a consistent rate of pill consumption over time. The person takes slightly more than 1 pill per day (approximately 1.29 pills daily), and when extended over a 90-day timeframe, this results in the need for 116 pills to ensure they don't run out of medication before the 90 days are complete 1.
From the Research
Calculation of Pills Needed for 90 Days
To determine the number of pills needed for 90 days, we can calculate the daily pill intake and then multiply it by the number of days.
- Daily pill intake: 9 pills / 7 days = 1.29 pills per day
- Pill intake for 90 days: 1.29 pills per day * 90 days = 116.01 pills
Since we cannot have a fraction of a pill, we can round up to the nearest whole number to ensure the person has enough pills for 90 days.
Total Pills Needed
- Total pills needed for 90 days: 116 pills
There are no research papers provided that directly assist in answering this question, as they primarily focus on patient understanding of medication instructions, drug consumption among the elderly, and the effects of certain medications 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. However, the calculation above provides a straightforward answer to the user's question.