A physician ordered Cerubidine (daunorubicin), 40 mg/m², in 100 mL D5W, over 1 hour. The patient/client's height is 140 cm, and he weighs 100 lb. How many milligrams should be added to the IV piggyback line? A) 52 B) 56 C) 62 D) 66

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Calculate the body surface area (BSA) using the nomogram on page 277 in the textbook. Using a ruler, draw a line from the patient/client's height of 140 cm to his weight of 100 lb. This gives a BSA of 1.4 m². Estimate the amount to give by multiplying: 40 mg/m² *1.4 m² = 56 mg. Label the IV solution of D5W with 56 mg of Cerubidine. Set the infusion pump at 100 mL/hour.

A Physician Ordered Cerubidine (Daunorubicin), 40 Mg/m2, in 100 ML

A Physician Ordered Cerubidine (Daunorubicin), 40 Mg/m², in 100 ML