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cabate

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A child has a BSA of 0.75m2 and the medication order is for Cosmegen (dactinomycin) 0.5 mg/m2 daily for 5 days IVP. How many milligrams should the nurse administer?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Using the nomogram in the textbook (Fig. 10-9), what is the BSA for a child who weighs 60 lb and is 39 inches tall?
 
  A) 0.6 m2
  B) 0.7 m2
  C) 0.8 m2
  D) 0.9 m2


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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

0.375 mg

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Gracias!

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