Final answer:
To find out the total number of tablets needed for the prescription, we calculate a one-month supply, which is 15 tablets (one every other day), and then multiply by 7 (the original month plus 6 refills) to get a total of 105 tablets.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question involves determining how many tablets should be given to a patient according to a specified prescription. The prescription details are as follows: Hctz 50 mg with a one-month supply at a dosage of 1 tablet taken by mouth (po) every other day (qod) and with 6 refills (ref x 6).
To calculate the total number of tablets, we first determine the number needed for a one-month supply. Since the dosage is one tablet every other day (qod), and one month typically has around 30 days, the patient will need a tablet for approximately half of those days, which is 15 tablets for a one-month supply.
Next, we calculate the total for the six refills by multiplying the one-month supply by 7 (the original month plus 6 refills):
15 tablets/month x 7 months = 105 tablets