A patient has to take Prednisolone each tablet containing 5 mg. Instruction says start 35 mg and then taper by 5 mg every 1 day. How many tablets are needed? Also calculate the days supply.

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A patient has to take Prednisolone each tablet containing 5 mg. Instruction says start 35 mg and then taper by 5 mg every 1 day. How many tablets are needed? Also calculate the days supply.
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