Calculate the Following Dosages Based on BSA

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Short Answer

Calculate the following dosages based on BSA. Round the dosage to the nearest whole mg, mcg, or unit.
-A provider orders cyclophosphamide 60 mg/m², IV, once daily for 6 days. The patient weighs 57 lb and is 38 inches in height. _____ mg

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Definitions:

Germinal Period

The initial two weeks of prenatal development after conception, characterized by rapid cell division and the attachment of the zygote to the uterine wall.

Zygote's Outer Cells

The cells on the periphery of a zygote (the earliest embryonic stage) that contribute to the development of the placenta and other supporting structures for the embryo.

Implantation

The process, beginning about 10 days after conception, in which the developing organism burrows into the uterus, where it can be nourished and protected as it continues to develop.

Fetus Survival

The viability or ability of a fetus to live outside the uterus, which may depend on gestational age, fetal health, and medical technology.