Ordered: Leucovorin 10 Mg Stat,for a Child Who Has Been

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Essay

Ordered: leucovorin 10 mg stat,for a child who has been receiving IV antineoplastic agents
SDR: 10 mg per m²
Child's BSA: 1.0 m²
Available:
A)What does the acronym BSA mean?
B)How would you say m² aloud?
C)Does m² = mg?
D)Decision: safe or unsafe order? If unsafe, state the reason.If safe to give, how many tablets should the nurse give?
E)Estimated dose:

• A)What does the acronym BSA mean?
• B)How would you say m² aloud?
• C)Does m² = mg?
• D)Decision: safe or unsafe order? If unsafe, state the reason.If safe to give, how many tablets should the nurse give?
• E)Estimated dose:

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Definitions:

Enzymes

Natural substances that markedly enhance the rate at which virtually all intra-cellular chemical reactions occur.

Catalysts

Substances that speed up chemical reactions without being consumed or altered in the process, critical in facilitating various biological and industrial processes.

Cofactor

Nonprotein component of an enzyme, such as coenzymes and inorganic ions essential for enzyme action.

RNA

Ribonucleic acid, a nucleic acid present in all living cells, plays a role in transmitting genetic information and protein synthesis.