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Directions: Using the West nomogram or formula when indicated, calculate the following dosages. Express answer to the nearest tenth.
 
  The recommended dosage of acyclovir is 250 mg/m2. What will be the dosage for a child with a BSA of 0.27 m2? _____

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Directions: Use the appropriate formula to determine BSA. Express answer to the nearest hundredth.
 
  An adult who measures 175 cm and weighs 85 kg: _____ m2



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JaynaD87

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 250 mg/m2  0.27 m2 = 67.5 mg

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2.03




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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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