A child has cancer. , Order: chlorambucil (Leukeran) 4.5 mg/m² per single dose , Child's height and weight: 58 in, 92 lb , Pediatric dose parameter: See order , Drug available: Leukeran 2 mg tablets
a. What is the child's BSA (m²)? (Use nomogram.)
b. Is the dose within safe dose parameters? Explain.
c. How many tablets would you give the child?

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The Answer of A child has cancer. , Order: chlorambucil (Leukeran) 4.5 mg/m² per single dose , Child's height and weight: 58 in, 92 lb , Pediatric dose parameter: See order , Drug available: Leukeran 2 mg tablets a. What is the child's BSA (m²)? (Use nomogram.) b. Is the dose within safe dose parameters? Explain. c. How many tablets would you give the child?

A Child Has Cancer