Using the Formula When Indicated,calculate the Following Dosages

question 26

Short Answer

Using the formula when indicated,calculate the following dosages.Express the answer to the nearest tenth;separate answers with a comma followed by a space.
The recommended dosage of Zovirax for a child who is immunosuppressed and has a varicella-zoster infection is 500 mg/m².The child weighs 26.5 lb and is 58 inches tall.
The child's BSA is ________ m² and the recommended dosage is __________ mg.

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