Calculate the Following Dosages Based on BSA

question 16

Short Answer

Calculate the following dosages based on BSA. Round the dosage to the nearest whole mg, mcg, or unit.
-A provider orders melphalan 16 mg/m², IV, every 2 weeks. The patient weighs 54 kg and is 154 cm in height. _____ mg

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