A patient, whose weight is 80.5 kg and height is 63 inches, is to receive dacarbazine in 250 mL 5% dextrose injection over 30 to 60 minutes. Dacarbazine is available as 200 mg/vial reconstituted to 10 mg/mL. How many mL will be needed to add to the IV bag?

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A patient, whose weight is 80.5 kg and height is 63 inches, is to receive dacarbazine in 250 mL 5% dextrose injection over 30 to 60 minutes. Dacarbazine is available as 200 mg/vial reconstituted to 10 mg/mL. How many mL will be needed to add to the IV bag?

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