Question

19- What is the number of tablets to dispense for the following prescription!?

Prednisone 5 mg tab
Sig: 5 bid x 2 days then 4 bid x 2 days, then 3 bid x 2 days, then 2 bid x 2 days, then 1 bid x2 days
then stop
A-15
B-30
C-45
D-60

Answer 1

The number of tablets to dispense for the prednisone prescription is 30.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the number of tablets to dispense, we need to determine the total number of days and the total number of tablets prescribed for each day. According to the prescription, the patient needs to take 5 tablets twice a day for 2 days, then 4 tablets twice a day for 2 days, then 3 tablets twice a day for 2 days, then 2 tablets twice a day for 2 days, and finally 1 tablet twice a day for 2 days.

The total number of tablets required can be calculated as follows:

1. 2 days * (5 tablets + 4 tablets + 3 tablets + 2 tablets + 1 tablet) = 2 * (5 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1) = 2 * 15 = 30 tablets

Therefore, the correct answer is B - 30 tablets.

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