Order: cyclophosphamide 500 mg/m² in 500 mL of normal saline solution (NSS) over 90 minutes Patient height and weight: 5 ft 10 in, 142 lb Drug available: cyclophosphamide 100 mg dilute with 5 mL of sterile water; yields 20 mg/mL
a. What is the patient's body surface area (BSA) (m²)?
b. What is the total dose?
c. How many milliliters should you prepare?

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The Answer is a. a. b. 500 mg/m2 *1.78 m2 = 890 mg c. FE: 890 mg/100 mg * 5 mL = 44.5 mL OR

b. 500 mg/m² *1.78 m² = 890 mg
c. FE: 890 mg/100 mg * 5 mL = 44.5 mL
OR a. b. 500 mg/m2 *1.78 m2 = 890 mg c. FE: 890 mg/100 mg * 5 mL = 44.5 mL OR

Order: Cyclophosphamide 500 Mg/m2 in 500 ML of Normal Saline

Order: Cyclophosphamide 500 Mg/m² in 500 ML of Normal Saline