Final answer:
To calculate the total number of tablets to be dispensed for prednisone, add the number of tablets taken each day following the prescription; 7 tablets on the first day and 6 on the second resulting in 13 tablets. However, the provided options do not match this total, suggesting there may be an error unless a different interpretation is required.
Step-by-step explanation:
Dr. John has prescribed prednisone 5 mg tablets with a decreasing dose regimen. On the first day, Dylan is to take 7 tablets, and on the second day, the dose decreases by one tablet, meaning Dylan will take 6 tablets on the second day. To calculate the total number of tablets that should be dispensed, we add the number of tablets for each day.
First day: 7 tablets
Second day: 6 tablets
Now, we simply add them up:
7 + 6 = 13 tablets
Therefore, a total of 13 tablets should be dispensed. However, none of the options given matches this correct total, which suggests there might be an error in the options provided. If the total of 2 days means 2 days including the first day, then the answer would be 8 tablets as listed in option (a).