Kevin, a 5-Year-Old with Herpes Simplex, Is Measured at 42 $2$

question 19

Essay

Kevin, a 5-year-old with herpes simplex, is measured at 42 inches tall and weighs 43 lb. The pediatrician prescribes ritonavir 200 mg p.o. b.i.d. The drug reference recommends the dose of 250 mg/m $2$ b.i.d for a child.
-Calculate the recommended dose. __________ mg

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