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A Nurse Working in the Oncology Clinic Is Providing Doxorubicin

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A nurse working in the oncology clinic is providing doxorubicin (Adriamycin) 60 mg/m2 to a patient whose body surface area is 1.6 m2. What dose of doxorubicin (in mg) will be sent by the pharmacy?
1.6 m2 x 60 = 96 mg


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