1-What would be the number of milligrams the patient will be receiving per day? 2- Based on the recommended dose, is this a safe dose for the patient who is 160 cm tall and weighs 60 kg?

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The recommended dosage of a cytotoxic drug is 20 mg/m2/day. The doctor prescribed a dose of 30 mg/m2 once a day for 3 days.

1-What would be the number of milligrams the patient will be receiving per day?

2- Based on the recommended dose, is this a safe dose for the patient who is 160 cm tall and weighs 60 kg?

 
 
 
 
 
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